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Washtenaw Literacy is once again featuring module reviews to help tutors refresh themselves on everything they learned in Core Tutor Training. This month, we will be looking at some of the modules that are particularly helpful for ESL tutors. See the sidebar and quiz...

If you are a Washtenaw Literacy tutor, you know that we have an extensive training program that includes topical modules and coursepacks. Recently, staff have added another component: Reviews! The reviews are intended to be a self-check of learning. They include a...

It is the final week of Tutor Tune Up! View the sidebar for some quick tips. You can also use Title or Keyword Search “Tutor Tune Up 2026” to find self-paced modules. Register from in-person or virtual sessions on the website calendar!

The tips just keep coming! View the sidebar for some quick tips. You can also use Title or Keyword Search “Tutor Tune Up 2026” to find self-paced modules. Register from in-person or virtual sessions on the website calendar!

We've crossed the halfway point with Tutor Tune Up, but we still have more tips! View the sidebar for some quick tips. You can also use Title or Keyword Search "Tutor Tune Up 2026" to find self-paced modules. Register from in-person or virtual sessions on the website...

Tutor Tune Up continues with 5 new tips for your tutoring sessions! View the sidebar for some quick tips. You can also use Title or Keyword Search "Tutor Tune Up 2026" to find self-paced modules. Register from in-person or virtual sessions on the website calendar!

Welcome to this semester's professional development, Tutor Tune Up! View the sidebar for some quick tips. You can also use Title or Keyword Search "Tutor Tune Up 2026" to find self-paced modules. Register from in-person or virtual sessions on the website calendar!

To communicate effectively with people, we should all practice speaking and writing in plain and trauma-informed language.  It's not about "dumbing it down," it's about making information accessible!  We've added 2 new resources here to help tutors understand these...

Whether you are a new tutor wondering how you are doing, or a long-time tutor looking to improve the quality of your sessions, conducting a self-review and session plan review can help you take inventory of where you are, what you do well, and where you might want to...

With all types of learners, it can be difficult to pinpoint progress towards their goals. How can a tutor keep close tabs on exactly what a learner knows without constantly quizzing them? One method tutors at Washtenaw Literacy have utilized are Skills Surveys. A...