Online Publications

• Fact Sheet 21: Building an Effective Advisory Committee (PDF)
• Building Effective Peer Mentoring Programs in Schools: An Introductory Guide (PDF)
• Peer Mentoring: Recruiting, Training, and Ensuring Longevity [Video (WMV), Transcript (PDF), Slides (PDF)] Handouts: 1) Using the General Self-Efficacy Scale, 2) GSES Handout for High School Mentors, 3) GSES Handout for Elementary School Mentees, 4) Outline for Training High School “Bigs”, 5) Roles and Expectations, 6) Sample Ground Rules for High School Mentor Agreement, 7) Memorandum of Understanding
• Tutoring Toolkit for AmeriCorps Program Applicants (PDF)
• Senior Corps Volunteer Tutoring Toolkit (PDF)
• Start-up Resources for Tutoring and Mentoring Programs (PDF)
• Mentoring Program Development: A Start-up Toolkit (PDF)
• Growing a Volunteer Tutor Program
  Order your own copy, borrow from the Resource Center lending library or view a sample (PDF).
• Day One ... in the Life of a Program Coordinator (PDF)
• Identifying Local Resources for your Literacy Program (PDF)
• Beyond Fun and Games: Tips and Resources for Summer Programs (PDF)
• Making an Impact on Out-of-School Time
• Generic Mentoring Program Policy and Procedure Manual (PDF)

Videos (View all LEARNS videos)

• Beyond the Right Answer: Effective Homework Help
• Built for Success: Good Practice in Volunteer Tutor Programs
• Built for Success: Viewer's Guide and Worksheets (PDF)