General Information and FAQs

• Schools of Hope Overview Video
• Schools of Hope FAQs

Tutor Manual

• Schools of Hope Volunteer Tutor Manual (2018-2019)

Videos and Advanced Tutor Trainings

United Way has a number of videos related to Schools of Hope tutoring, and they can be located on the United Way of the Wine Country YouTube channel.

• Sound it Out? – Schools of Hope – United Way of Racine County
• Vocabulary Development & Literate Conversation – Schools of Hope – United Way of Racine County

Tutor Training Presentation Literature

• Presentation: Comparison of Mexico and US Educational Systems
• Emerging Reader and Tutor Strategies (Maintaining Attention and Interest)
• Advanced Tutor Training – Crafting Effective Comprehensive Questions

Blogs

• Imagine Learning Center
• Literacy Connections
• Reading Rockets

Local Libraries

• Del Norte County Library
• Humboldt County Library
• Lake County Library
• Mendocino County Library
• Sonoma County Library
• Sonoma County Free Bookmobile

Additional Resources

• United Way Worldwide Tools & Tips for Reading to Children – This resource includes activity guides for Corduroy, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and The Cat in the Hat along with tips for reading to children and other resources.
• Sonoma County Office of Education – Information on schools, school districts, and programs
• Word Problem Solving – A list of word solving prompts and how to solve errors