Web-Based Resources

http://www.ymcaphilly.org/tutor/index.htm
Tutor Resources from the Philadelphia YMCA. Includes introduction to assessment and tutoring tips.

http://www.literacyvolunteer.homestead.com
“Information and Inspiration for Literacy Volunteers.” The focus is on family literacy but some good tips for all tutors. Includes sections for adult literacy and second-language literacy.

http://www.research.umbc.edu/
Adult Education Resources on the Web. An excellent source of links to a variety of lesson plans and ideas.

http://www.nwrel.org/learns
Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory. Contains a variety of useful resources, including tutor training tips. Be sure to check out “Tutor,” a newsletter published three times/year. Although the focus is on tutors for children, many of the techniques apply in adult literacy.

http://www.nald.ca/pwc
People, Words & Change (Ottawa) website; includes section for volunteers and resources.

http://CharityChannel.com/newsletters/
Volunteer Management Review. A free weekly electronic newsletter edited by Nan Hawthorne. Contains information use for both volunteers and managers of volunteers.

http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/content/cntareas/
reading/li7lk29.htm
Literacy Assessment Techniques from the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory. Although designed with children in mind, this site includes many techniques that can be used in an adult setting.