Ace it!SM Tutoring Teacher Training Module 1: Introduction

Introductions Name Teaching experience

Teacher Training Overview Introduction to “Ace it!” Tutoring Student Retention Assessment Delivery and Placement Small Class Management Math and Reading Instruction Inquiry and Enrollment Parent and Teacher Communications Operations and Administration “Ace it!” Technology System

Objectives Understand the basics of the NCLB law Understand what “Ace it!” Tutoring is and how the program can help students improve performance on core skills Explain the NCLB customer experience

NCLB- Overview Extension and amendment of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) Establishes several national mandates Minimum qualifications for teachers Deadline to achieve level deemed “proficient” States must establish measurable proficiency standards States must evaluate attainment of AYP objectives for each school

NCLB- Accountability If the AYP is missed for two consecutive years, must offer choice of alternative public school. If the AYP is missed for three consecutive years, must use Federal Funds for extra tutoring or “supplemental services”. Additional mandates are in place for those schools missing AYP goals beyond year four.

“Ace it!” Tutoring Provider of NCLB “free tutoring” services to eligible students from schools “in need of improvement.”

“Ace it!” Tutoring A new and innovative curriculum focused on building competency in core skills at each grade level in: Reading levels K-8 Math levels 1-8 and Algebra Curriculum is tied to State and District standards to help students learn skills that are on standardized tests.

“Ace it!” Tutoring Tutoring is conducted in small classes of up to 8 students. Classes are held at convenient times in easily accessible locations such as the student’s school or a community location.

NCLB Customer Experience Parent Notification Awareness Building Inquiry Sign-up Enrollment Orientation, Assessment & Placement Parent Contact – Beginning of Program Instruction Parent Contact – Middle of Program Post-Assessment Parent Contact – End of Program

Teacher’s Role Assessment delivery and scoring Class set-up and management Instruction Attendance management Student progress updating Parent and Teacher communications

Policy and Procedures Employee policy review Payroll process

Summary Understand the basics of the NCLB law Understand what “Ace it!” Tutoring is and how the program can help students improve performance on core skills Explain the NCLB customer experience