Interested in Training?
The New Mexico Coalition for Literacy offers a wide range of training
and technical assistance services to literacy projects throughout
New Mexico.
Certified Volunteer Tutor Training
Board of Directors and Program Management
Regional Workshop Conferences
Specialty Workshops
Procedure for Applying for Technical Assistance
Opportunities
for Trainers
PROLITERACY BASIC READING TUTOR TRAINING:
This whole language based training will produce certified ProLiteracy volunteer
tutors for volunteer-based literacy programs. The training
takes 18 hours plus your program's required orientation session and must be comprised of 75% volunteers.
PROLITERACY ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE TUTOR TRAINING:
This whole language based training will produce certified ProLiteracy English as a Second Language tutors. The training takes 18 hours plus your program's required orientation session and a 2-hour follow-up and must be comprised of 75% volunteers.
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Note: All
NMCL facilitated activities with Boards of Directors are considered
confidential, and after initially setting up the contract, NMCL
does not receive information as to what occurs. Details of matters
addressed in these sessions are not shared with NMCL staff unless
requested by the Board.
FULL BOARD TRAINING: using
ProLiteracy 50/50 Management applications (good for any volunteer organization),
this training takes one day and covers all aspects of board responsibility,
program coordinator or director responsibilities, program management,
and goal setting strategies. It is perfect for a board retreat with
those who have not received the training previously. This training
will provide a sense of ownership and team spirit within your board
membership.
SPECIAL FOCUS SESSIONS: (All
based on ProLiteracy 50/50 Program Management theory)
 UNDERSTANDING
THE BUDGET
GOAL
SETTING AND PLANNING
BOARD
RECRUITMENT AND ORIENTATION
CONSULTATION:
One or more of our board training teams will look
at your issues and find ways through effective program management
to remedy problems that hold your program back.
PROLITERACY ACCREDITATION & RE-ACCREDITATION CONSULTATION AND MOCK-SITE REVIEW: Using ProLiteracy approved mock-site reviewers, we have someone consult with your program to prepare for ProLiteracy accreditation and re-accreditation. Service includes advance consultation with the mock-site reviewer and a mock-site visit to better prepare programs for electronic and in-person site reviews.
REGIONAL
WORKSHOP CONFERENCES
The NMCL chooses various regions of the state each
year in which to present a Saturday of six to eight workshops offered
to the host program’s volunteers and staff, as well as to
programs and community colleges in the surrounding area. The multiple
workshops run simultaneously with a hosted mid-day lunch. The day
usually begins at 9:00 and ends at 3:00, allowing everyone to travel
home the same day. NMCL pays mileage to those who carpool from outside
the host city. These events offer an excellent opportunity for programs
to re-certify tutors each year. There is no charge or registration
fee. See our Training Schedule for the latest Regional Workshop
Conference.
Some workshops include:
Community
Outreach Workshop
Using
the ESLOA and READ assessments
ESL
brush-up for trained tutors
Basic
Literacy brush-up for trained tutors
Technology
and Literacy
Starting
an ESL conversation group
Working
with pre-GED learners
Practical
ways to work with LD learners
Citizenship
Writing
Activities
Litstart
Workshop
…and many more specialty workshops designed
to enrich tutors, teachers, board, and staff who need some support and
fresh ideas.
SPECIALTY WORKSHOPS
READING WITH CHILDREN: This 4-hour workshop is designed to help parents and caregivers read with their children in a meaningful way. It is also a way for parents and caregivers to see if they actually need additional help and preparation themselves in order to read to their children. The objectives are as follows: 1) parents and caregivers will receive tips about how to encourage a love of reading in their children; and 2) parents and caregivers who are not able to read well enough can receive assistance so they are not embarassed about reading to their children.
FINANCIAL EDUCATION: This 2-hour workshop is for students who feel they need help understanding bank transactions, credit cards, checking accounts, and family budgets.
STARTING AN ESL CONVERSATION GROUP: This is an excellent 2-hour volunteer training for programs who want to encourage ESL students to practice English conversation in a structured way.
LEARNING ABOUT LEARNING STYLES: People don't all learn the same way! This 2-hour workshop will reveal things you didn't know about yourself! It is a good workshop for volunteer tutors who work with adult learners. Parents and caregivers might enjoy finding out about all the different ways people learn too. If children are having trouble in school, it may be because they aren't being taught for their learning style.
You must submit a request in writing. You may submit
your request by e-mail to info@nmcl.org, by fax to 505-982-4095 or by mail to the address listed below. Please include
the following information:
Name of contact
person, title, organization, phone number, email address, and mailing address;
Describe the
type of training or technical assistance you need;
Approximate
number of participants (must be 10 or more);
Date(s) or range of dates for the training
desired; please allow 6-8 weeks advance notice, though we are always happy to provide a training on the fly based upon trainer availability and budget;
Please call
or write if you have any questions.
The NMCL will contact you upon receipt of your program's request and will
finalize arrangements with the point of contact.
A contract ("Three-Way Agreement," i.e. a memorandum of understanding) will be drawn with your program. Generally, the NMCL underwrites all
trainer/consultant fees. A contract is drawn with your program simply to clarify organizational
roles and responsibilities.
New Mexico Coalition
for Literacy
3209 Mercantile Ct. Ste. B
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507
1-800-233-7587
505-982-4095 (fax)
info@nmcl.org
OPPURTUNITIES
FOR TRAINERS
The NMCL periodically recruits tutor trainers for Basic Literacy, ESL, and specialty workshops and in-services. Contact
us if you qualify in these ways:
1. You have tutored using ProLiteracy methods
for forty hours or one year, minimum. Both Basic Literacy and
ESL training are in demand, with Basic Literacy given preference.
2. You have a letter of recommendation from
your sponsoring literacy program or community college, stating that you have
tutored well and would be a dynamic trainer.
3. You have a driver's license, insurance
and are willing to travel in-state occasionally.
We are particularly interested in trainers from
the central, southeast, and southwest parts of the state. If accepted, the NMCL will provide you with paid
opportunities to apprentice with an experienced trainer and will
contact you to train when you have complete your apprenticeship.
If you are interested, contact Heather Heunermund by any means listed above.
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