Our Training
We make sure that our tutors are well-prepared to serve.
The month of September is fully dedicated to preparing our tutors to be effective in their roles – and our tutors are paid in full during their training.
Tutors receive training on building relationships with students and school staff, social emotional learning, inclusion and equity, and of course, how to provide the best possible reading tutoring.
Training will be provided in partnership with the AIM Institute for Learning and Research which is leading the way in student success by empowering educators with evidence-based knowledge and practice so that they can achieve the best outcomes for all students.
As part of their training, tutors will take a course called Pathways to Proficient Reading, an IDA accredited foundational course in the science of reading. The course is designed for educators who are committed to learning about the connection among reading research, theoretical models such as the Simple View of Reading and Scarborough’s Reading Rope, and best practices for language and literacy instruction in the classroom. Upon completion of the course, Joyful Readers tutors are eligible for three graduate course credits from Arcadia University.
Training and support continues throughout the school year, with tutors participating in community of practice sessions and receiving weekly coaching and support from our literacy team.