Volunteer Tutor Training 

Our Reading Power volunteer tutors are well trained and supported by our professional staff throughout the school year. 

We look forward to seeing all returning and new tutors at our Kick-Off Meeting on September 4, 2019, 1 pm - 2:30 pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest, Fellowship Hall, 700 Sheridan Road, Lake Forest.

Returning tutors must attend one of the onsite training sessions at their assigned tutoring location. All are welcome to attend either or both Foundations Trainings as well. 

All new tutors are required to attend Foundations Training and onsite training sessions.

Foundations of Literacy Session 1 New Tutors
Please choose 1 session to attend – All are all the same.
September 5th:    12:00-3:00
September 10th:  9:15-11:30
September 11th:  9:15-11:30

Foundations of Reading Power: Session 2 New Tutors
Please choose 1 session to attend – All are all the same.
September 9th:    9:15-11:30
September 10th: 12:00-3:00
September 11th: 12:00-3:00

These sessions will be held at the North Chicago Library, and are offered multiple times for your convenience. 
KICKOFF MEETING
Wednesday, September 4, 1 pm - 2:30 pm
First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest
Fellowship Hall
700 Sheridan Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045

Foundations Training Sessions 
North Chicago Public Library
Meeting Room 
2100 Argonne Drive
​North Chicago, IL 60064

 
Refresher Training and Session 3 of new tutor training will take place at the site where you will be tutoring. Dates and times are specific to each tutoring site; specific information will be provided by your site coordinator.
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For an extensive review of the lesson plan, review the training videos and materials below.

Please Click Here to Watch our Training Videos on YouTube

Below are resource documents for tutors.