This presentation was prepared by Auburn

Transcript:This presentation was prepared by Auburn:
This presentation was prepared by Auburn University K-12 Outreach Office of the Vice President of University Outreach GEAR UP Alabama (GUA) tutoring Program Orientation GEAR UP Alabama A United States Department of Education Grant GEAR UP Alabama (GUA) is a University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) project that focuses on serving students in Alabama’s Black Belt region. The project’s primary partners include (1) the Alabama State Department of Education, (2) Auburn University, and (3) the Black Belt Community Foundation. Who Does GEAR UP Serve? GEAR UP Alabama spans across 18 counties in the Black Belt region of Alabama, serving over 9,000 students in 21 school districts, helping to effectively prepare students for postsecondary education. The GUA project will serve a cohort of students beginning in their 6th and 7th grade years and follow them for the next 7 years, providing them with supplemental education and summer activities to promote their readiness for college. GUA Tutoring Program The purpose of GUA tutoring program is to facilitate one-on-one and small group academic tutoring between college students and GUA school participants. GUA Tutoring Program Expected Outcomes Increased math, science, and English/Language Arts achievement for GUA students through individualized assistance Improve GUA students’ exposure to college-age near peers in order to promote a college-going culture Leveraging Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) resources in order to improve the academic success of students in Alabama’s Black Belt region GUA Tutors Students enrolled in IHEs with an official GUA partnering program who have an interest in working with middle school students and demonstrated proficiency in math, reading, and science are encouraged to participate. Tutors’ Commitment Agree to the commitment to Terms of Service (dates, times, location, duration) Use appropriate tutoring strategies to help students achieve success in their designated content area Agree to participate in tutor orientation, tutor training, and teacher conferences as needed to update teachers on student progress Complete electronic Student Progress Forms following each session and submit to designated Team Leader and teacher Develop positive relationships with students Tutor Terms of Service I hereby acknowledge the following: I have made a _____hour weekly commitment to the GEAR UP Alabama Tutoring. I understand that I am making a commitment to my community and my peers by volunteering to become a tutor. I understand that by agreeing to be a tutor for GUA, it is my duty to attend my designated shift, and to perform to the