A volunteer tutor laughs with an Allen Elementary student in this December 2012 file photo.
AAPS is partnering with the Family Learning Institute to pilot a tutoring program at Northside Elementary School. Volunteer tutors are needed Mondays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. until the end of the school year.
No experience is necessary. Training is provided.
If you are interested, please contact Annette Ferguson at ferguson@aaps.k12.mi.us or 994-8139. Background checks are required of all tutors.
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That’s a very nice idea. Teacher consultants could also help struggling students.
Is there a minimum age?
Adrienne, I encourage you to email your questions to Annette Ferguson at: ferguson@aaps.k12.mi.us.
-Tara
That’s a very nice idea. Teacher consultants could also help struggling students.
Is there a minimum age?
Adrienne, I encourage you to email your questions to Annette Ferguson at: ferguson@aaps.k12.mi.us.
-Tara