Message from Alise--ATP Conference in Atlanta, Georgia!

Happy Friday!

I want to remind you that I will be presenting at the Association of the Tutoring Profession (ATP) 9th Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia on March 25-27, 2013 about tutoring in the classroom. Here's the conference schedule so that you can see the many great presentations that will be hosted during this time and my presentation is #39.

For many years while I was in the classroom, I used this method. Back in 2010 (my last time teaching mathematics and science at the middle school level), my students were able to grow personally, but I am also very proud of how they grew academically. That specific year, I had 100 percent of my students pass their state assessment, which was a first for me. In the past, it was always in the range of 88 percent to 95 percent for the class passing rate. Let me just say, my teaching assignments were extremely diverse, but I was dedicated to the challenge.

In any event, if you happen to be in the Atlanta area during this time, please consider attending my conference. If not, you can definitely learn more about the In-Class Tutoring Method in one of my tutoring books--specifically, Becoming a Better Tutor: A Data-Driven Approach to Tutoring. I also train others on this method to use in their very own classrooms.

Hope to see you there and have a blessed week,

Alise

Here's more information about my conference presentation:


Presenter: Dr. Alicia Holland-Johnson

Session Title: The In-Class Tutoring Method: Taking Tutoring Inside the Everyday Classroom

Session Description: Are you looking to provide tutoring during the learning day? Are you looking for a tutoring strategy that does not require you to stay after-school? This session is for you! Learn how to strategically help your students increase their academic achievement right in the classroom during class time.

Intended Audience: K-12 Tutors, Classroom K-12 Teachers

Summary: Please see below:

The purpose of this presentation is to share an innovative approach to tutoring in the classroom. The In-Class Tutoring Method is the process that I describe in my first tutoring book, Becoming a Better Tutor: A Data-Driven Approach to Tutoring. The specific plans to engage the audience is to actually take them through the In-Class Tutoring Method by identifying what this method is and how it looks in the classroom. In addition, participants will have a chance to interact with some mock data to help plan in-class tutoring sessions for their own learners. This will help them determine how to use the In-Class Tutoring Method in their own professional setting.

The significance of this presentation to the field of tutoring is trifold (a) tutors and classroom teachers are able to learn an innovative approach to providing data-driven tutoring to help their learners; (b) learners are working towards becoming self-regulated learners; and (c) tutors and classroom teachers are able to identify and utilize specific steps that must be followed to ensure that the In-Class Tutoring Method is a positive learning experience for all learners.

As a 21st century tutor, it is very important to understand the impact of providing data-driven tutoring services whether it be inside or outside of the classroom environment. Therefore, this presentation will also emphasize the importance of planning effective instruction, learning how to be flexible, and being highly organized as the In-Class Tutoring Method is best categorized as an Advanced Topic.

Top 21 Upcoming Tutor Conferences Held in 2012 Around The Globe

Professional tutoring services gather tutors from all around the globe  and  discusses on effective handling of tutorial sessions and other endeavors and helps them in upgrading their skills  for making their business a successful venture and providing the client with the best services available. Sharing of ideas help you to cultivate your business knowledge and helps the tutoring community to enhance its business in the services market.

Here is a list of 21 Tutor Conferences that will be held in 2012 around the globe. They are the following:

·Association of the Tutoring Profession (http://www.myatp.org/): the Association of the Tutoring Profession is a fast-growing learning organization that is dedicated to helping tutors network, providing tutor certifications, and enriching their tutoring experiences with scholarly research and best practices. Tutors are also encouraged to submit proposals to share what is working in their professional setting. Their next conference will be in Seattle, Washington in March 2012.

·National Tutoring Association (http://www.ntatutor.com/) : the National Tutoring Association is the oldest and the largest  association dedicated  solely to the advancement of tutors by providing certification to tutors, tutor trainers and tutorial programs . Concurrent session to be held in Jan 2012.

·Tutor /Mentor Leadership and Networking Conference(http://www.tutormentorconference.org/): it aims at improving the quality and quantity of tutor / mentor in areas of Chicago. The conference draws leaders , volunteers and stake holders from across 150 agencies for networking and information sharing. Conferences are held twice a year in the month of May and November. 

·COWLLC (http://sites.google.com/site/chicagoowllc/our-history-and-mission) : the Chicago land Organization of writing, literacy and learning centers is a micro regional organization aimed at bringing  together professionals and tutors from across the Chicago land area. Aimed at bringing together tutors who can share their best practices,  team building exercises and  experiences.

·Tutor2u (http://tutor2u.net/blog/index.php/site/C2/) : conferences aimed at bringing tutors and business professionals from various fields for a joint collaboration and interchange of ideas and strategies.

·NCPTW (http://www.ncptw.net/2011-conference.html); tutors,  tutoring and the teaching of tutors is the agenda of the conferences of NCPTW held in Miami.

·NACADA(http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/IntrntlConf/PersTutAvsg/2009UK/index.htm): held in Liverpool ,UK , the aim of the conference is to explore ways in which tutoring, academic advising can contribute to improve students success in higher education.

·Virtual Round Table Conference (http://www.scribd.com/doc/38740595/3rd-VRT-CONF-Program):  a online conference dedicated to provide tutors with knowledge on language learning with technology.

·Global Education Conference (http://www.globaleducationconference.com/teacher-track.html): a virtual conference aimed at globally connecting teachers to open up their classroom walls and connect their students to the world.

·Cambridge Teacher's Conference (http://www.amiando.com/2011CTC.html) :aimed at bringing together the best professionals from tutoring field to hold workshops and discuss various aspects of teaching.

·Portland Literacy Council (http://www.portlandliteracy.org/programs.html) : brings educators and tutors from the states of Oregon and Washington  to exchange ideas, develop new teaching strategies and hone tutoring skills.

·EDULEARN11(http://www.iated.org/edulearn11/) : held in Barcelona , Spain. Aimed at discussing  the latest innovations and researches in the field of education.

·ESL Conference around the Globe (http://www.hkenglish.com/esl-news.php); held all across the globe from Cairo to New Zeal and aimed at enhancing the skill of English language teacher.

·Reading recovery council of North America (http://www.readingrecovery.org/conferences/overview/index.aspHYPERLINK "http://www.readingrecovery.org/conferences/overview/index.asp):provides") : provides professional development opportunity for K-6 classroom teaching and reading recovery professionals.

·K-12 online conference ( http://www.enzome.com/21-k-12-online-conference-is-coming ) : aimed at teaching tutors innovative technology and Web 2.0 tools

·Innovative educators ( www.innovativeeducators.org ) : cross training tutors for economic and student success.

·Cabrini Green Tutoring Program , Chicago Lights ( www.cabrinigreentutoring.org ) : provides training opportunity for tutors from novice to veterans.

·CRLA, San Diego ( http://www.crla.net/ ) : provides tutors skills to be student oriented and develop tools and techniques for student success.

·WEA  Tutor  Conference , Nottingham ((http://weaeastmidlandstutortraining.wordpress.com/category/tutor-training/) : provides workshop for tutors.

·ULC Directors and Peer Tutor Conference  (http://test.scripts.psu.edu/dept/ulc/conference/) : deals in various aspects in concern to knowledge of tutoring.

·EARCOS, Thailand ( http://www.earcos.org/etc2012/) : enhancing and expanding knowledge, technique for tutoring services.