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Sustaining Tutor Interest
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While student employers in general tend to suffer high attrition rates, a revolving door of America Counts tutors can be particularly detrimental to young students. Based on the experiences of hundreds of America Reads campuses, there are a number of suggestions for sustaining tutor interest and enthusiasm:
  • Hold an informational meeting for prospective tutors to create a shared understanding of program goals and tutor roles and responsibilities


  • Select tutors carefully--require applications and interview for both content-specific and social competencies


  • Provide high-quality tutor training


  • Provide ongoing support, including opportunities for in-service training, feedback, and problem solving


  • Place tutors at schools or tutoring sites where teachers and staff are supportive of their efforts


  • Make certain that tutors have a reliable means of commuting to and from tutoring sites


  • Recognize tutors for their commitment and accomplishments
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