Our experts agree that connecting with classroom teachers and their expertise is critical to program success. The beginning of the new year is a good time to incorporate that feedback or to revisit session designs with teachers, the volunteer coordinator, and volunteers. Invite teachers to participate in a panel discussion during tutor team meetings. The volunteer coordinator could also participate, asking and answering questions from teachers and members. Our experts agree that connecting with classroom teachers and their expertise is critical to program success.
Teachers can also contribute to a program handbook, offering tips and tools for tutors.
The role of the volunteer coordinator is to conduct a needs assessment with teachers and then match those needs to the volunteer tutors we provide. Tutors in after-school programs can also connect with classroom teachers. Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory Email Webmaster Tel.