CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS:A Brief Overview

28 Years ago

•1985 - Need Identified• Informal Discussion began about tutoring & the need for training tutors

Need for Tutor training

consistency

qualitystandards

recognition

1986-89 Idea DevelopedCertification for tutor training programs

Julie Blankenburg, ILKathy Carpenter, NETom Gier, AKKaran Hancock, AKGladys Shaw, TXLinda St. Clair, UT

ITCP: International Tutor Certification

Program

Changed to ITPC:

International Tutor Program Certification

Now known as ITTPC:

International Tutor Training Program

Certification

1989 ITCP becomes a reality!

IMCP: International Mentor Certification

Program

Changed to IMPC:

International Mentor Program

Certification

Now known as IMTPC:

International Mentor Training Program

Certification

1998 IMCP becomes a reality!

•Number of certified programs has grown from 575 in 2008 to more than 950 Current Certified Programs

•ITTPC generates a revenue between $19,000-$26,000 above all ITTPC related costs each year

•20 trained ITTPC volunteer reviewers, (14 are certified). Some have been reviewers more than10 yrs, others for 15 yrs.

•Recognized and endorsed by the following: CLADEA, ATCLA, ATP, CRLA, NADE, NCDE, & NCLCA

• Through reorganization and new marketing strategies, the program has experienced recent growth.

• November 2011: 28 certified programs

• Today: 59 certified programs

• Now offering an Outstanding Mentor Award

• Designated volunteer reviewers

•Recognized and endorsed by the following: CLADEA, ATCLA, ATP, CRLA, NADE, NCDE, & NCLCA

Program certification components

Tutor/Mentor Selection

Training

Experience

Evaluation

ITTPC Training Topics

Level 1 Level 2 Level 31. Def of tutoring and tutor responsibilities2. Basic tutoring guidelines &/or Tutoring

do's or don'ts3. Techniques for successfully beginning

and ending a tutor session 4. Adult learners and/or Learning theory

and/or Learning styles5. Assertiveness and/or Handling difficult

students 6. Role modeling 7. Setting goals and/or Planning8. Communication skills9. Active listening and paraphrasing 10.Referral skills 11.Study skills 12.Critical thinking skills 13.Compliance with the ethics and

philosophy of the tutor program and/or Sexual harassment and/or Plagiarism

14.Modeling problem solving 15.Other (please specify)

1. Review of Level 1 topics 2. Use of probing questions 3. Brain Dominance

Learning4. Cultural Awareness

and/or inter-cultural communications and/or Diversity and/or Special Needs Students*

5. Identifying and using resources

6. Tutoring in specific skill and/or subject areas

7. Assessing or Changing Study Behaviors

8. Other (please specify)

or Substitution of one Topic from Level 1 (not used before) or from Level 3 (include justification/need for substitution)**

1. Review of Level 1 and Level 2 topics

2. Self-regulated Learning and/or Brain Learning and/or Memory

3. How to tutor/deal with Target Populations

4. The role of Learning Centers in Higher Education

5. Structuring the learning experience

6. Training and supervising other tutors (supervisory skills)

7. Group management skills (group interaction and group dynamics)

8. Other (please specify)

or Substitution of one Topic from Level 1 or Level 2 (not used before--include justification/need for substitution)**

Minimum of 6 hours of the training must be must be: Tutor-trainer supervised, Interactive, Live, and Real-time

IMTPC Training Topics

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Electives

Option 1:Level 1 Tutor Certification + -Role of the Peer Mentor-Do’s and Don’ts-Professional Ethics-Establishing Rapport & Motivating Mentees-ElectivesOption 2:-Role of the Peer Mentor-Do’s and Don’ts-Professional Ethics-Establishing Rapport and Motivating Mentees-Questioning and Listening Skills-Preparing to Study-Resources and Referrals-Electives

Level 1 training topics +-Conflict Resolution-Mentoring Boundaries-Ways of Mentoring-Cultural Awareness-Academic Majors and Advising-Electives

Levels 1 and 2 topics +-Conferencing skills-Constructive criticism-Gender issues awareness-Leadership styles-Electives

http://www.crla.net/imtpc/certification_requirements.htm

ITTPC: Certification Overview

Level Amount/Duration of Training

Required Tutoring Experience

Certification Fees

Level 1 Minimum of 10 hrs Minimum of 25 hrs $150 for one program on one campus

+ $50 for each additional program added

(on same or additional campus) under one certificate

Level 2 Minimum of 10 hrs after completing

Level 1

Minimum of 25 hrs after completing

Level 1 (Min. 50 hrs)

$250 for one program on one campus

+ $100 for each addit’l program added

(on same or additional campus) under one certificate

Level 3 Minimum of 10 hrs after completing

Level 2

Minimum of 25 hrs after completing

Level 2 (Min. 75 hrs)

$350 for one program on one campus

+ $150 for each addit’l program added

(on same or additional campus) under one certificate

IMTPC: Certification Overview

Level Amount/Duration of Training

Required Mentoring Experience

Certification Fees

Level 1 15 hours 50 hours $75

Level 2 25 hours 75 hours $150

Level 3 35 hours 100 hours $200

ITTPC: Benefits of Certification• Develop a super tutoring program utilizing certification guidelines, CRLA Tutor Training

Handbook, and the experience of other professionals attending CRLA Conferences.

• Using CRLA guidelines, organize training sessions into a curriculum and/or a credit course.

• Create teamwork in your department by involving colleagues in tutor training curriculum design, actual tutor training, and tutor evaluation.

• Generate interest in the community by giving a press release to local and campus newspapers about your CRLA Certified Program.

• Secure greater student and faculty confidence and respect for your tutorial staff and program.

• Attract highly motivated tutors with CRLA Certification credentials and extensive training.

• Tie wage rates to CRLA Certification levels to provide incentive for more training and experience.

• Involve upper level tutors in developing and/or conducting segments of lower level tutor training.

• Honor certified tutors by hosting a ceremony/party in their honor.

• Emphasize the transferability of CRLA Tutor Certification to other certifying colleges and universities

• Encourage tutors to add CRLA Tutor Certification to their resumes and to talk about their training and experience in job interviews.

• Add to your own resume with items such as authored certification proposal, developed and conducted tutor training and maintained certification records.

• IN ADDITION PROGRAM IDENTIFIED 23 OTHER BENEFITS LISTED ON WEBSITE!

IMTPC: Benefits of Certification

• Create a coherent curriculum

• Secure student/faculty confidence

• Attract program interest & attention

• Generate spirit of teamwork

• Generate community interest

• Attract highly motivated mentors

• Tie wage rates to certification levels

• Honor certified mentors

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