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  • Performance Measurement new
    The tools and resources featured here will help you establish outcomes and measure program and student success.

  • Out-of-School Time
    Are you charged with getting an OST program started? Looking to expand an OST program? Either way, this is the place for OST resources and Web links.

  • Tools for Senior Corps Projectsnew
    Resources specifically tailored for Senior Corps projects engaged in tutoring, mentoring, and out-of-school time.

  • Mentoring
    We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of mentoring organizations and some starter ideas for new mentors.

  • Learns Literacy Assessment Profile (LLAP)
    A system for student assessment and program evaluation

  • Pre-kindergarten-3rd Grade Tutoring
    Here you’ll find guidelines for tutoring sessions, tips on selecting tutoring manuals, and suggestions for tutoring activities and projects.

  • Middle and Upper Grades
    Check out our ideas for structuring sessions and links to creative projects for youth.

  • Adult Literacy
    Resources include session guidelines and tips for working with adult learners as well as links to helpful organizations.

  • Family Literacy
    Let us be your gateway to family literacy resources. You’ll find some helpful hints and interesting organizations.

  • English Language Learners
    If you’re new to working with English language learners, we have some ideas and information to help you get started.

  • Learning Differences
    Research information, names of advocacy groups, and links to on-line information are featured here.

  • Program Start-up
    Confused about where to begin? Our publication, “Day One in the Life of a Program Coordinator,” will help get you started. You’ll also find articles about connecting with resources in the community, organizing book drives, and writing newsletters. And our publishers list can help you find appropriate, life-enhancing books for students of all ages.

  • National Service Resources
    Visit our directory to link to volunteer resources in the field.

  • Research and Program Support
    “Identifying Local Resources for your Literacy Program” will help you reach out to others in your community and create reciprocal relationships. We also feature a case study on how national service programs in Wyoming connect with local literacy resources.

  • Service Learning
    For a brief introduction on how service learning aligns with tutoring programs, check out our guidelines. We can also connect you with service learning organizations from across the country.

  • Math Tutoring
    Are you looking for materials for math tutoring sessions? Support for national service programs with a math focus? Ideas for parents and tutors to reinforce math concepts in everyday life? On this page you'll find these and more.

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