We require each tutor to complete a 6-hour workshop with Dr. Patrick McCabe, our faculty reading specialist here at Nova. Another important part of the program is out tutor supervisors. We maintain a ratio of 15 tutors per tutor supervisor. These supervisors are selected from the tutor population and paid with institutional funds. Nova Southeastern University has the opportunity to expand the America Reads program throughout Broward County due to the strong campus commitment.
Volunteers also tutor children.
Title One funds have been made available to assist with training and materials. Coordination is funded through a research grant written to study the effects of tutor training on reading achievement of children. The Florida Commission on Community Service has provided support for our research and tutoring efforts. Our School of Education provices our tutors with scheduled training throughout the Fall and Spring semesters. Tutors are required to complete bi-weekly progress reports and meet once a semester with a Teaching and Learning Professor to further train and discuss the joys and challenges of their tutoring experience.