The Literacy Council recommends the following resources to help tutors plan lessons and gain further knowledge:

• Tutor Online Resources – links to useful websites for tutors and students
• Oxford Picture Dictionary Online
• LCFC Tutor Information Book – the current version
• Workshop Handouts – this document contains content from ProLiteracy and our own tutor training workshop. There is much background information along with activities to incorporate into lessons.
• ProLiteracy Education Network – access to online courses, lesson plans, podcasts, articles, and other resources to help infuse your lessons with new ideas and approaches that keep students engaged
• Student Learning Goals – a chart you can use to keep track of student goals and progress
• Tutor Record Sheets – a chart you can use to keep track of lessons and your volunteer hours
• AI ESL– learn how to utilize AI for teaching ESL learners
• Literacy Council YouTube Playlists: tutor training workshop recordings, tutor enrichment, professional developments
• How to administer tests
• Literacy Council of Frederick County Photo Release Form 
• Learning Lab: fill out this form after working with a student during a Learning Lab.

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