Catch The Wave: Traditions and Trends in Tutoring
14th Annual Conference, April 8-12, 2006, Costa Mesa, CA

April 10, 2006 - Session I

After The Keynote Discussion
Carol Carter
LifeBound

A Powerful, Practical Solution for ADHD and All Students
Beatrice Hair
Salisbury Institute

Improving Performance Through Coaching
Chad Coates
Long Island University
C.W. Post Campus

Data Reports That Prove the Effectiveness of Tutoring
Cynthia Linton and Stephen Wentworth
California State University, San Bernardino

The Learning Assistance Center and Faculty: A Successful Collaboration
Khairia Fazal
Bergen Community College

Coaching Students with ADD
Laura Symons
Piedmont Virginia Community College

Focus Group Discussion: Online Tutor Training
Facilitated by a member of the NTA Board of Directors

After The Keynote Discussion
Dr. Leora Baron
University of Nevada at Las Vegas

Maximizing Center Resources Through Tracking Software
Jennifer Corder, Kelly Corder, David Booth
Red Rock Software.

Developing Fabulous Tutors
Carole Richards
North Coast Educational Services

Basic Skills Tutoring Techniques
Deborah Kaplan
Home Tutoring Opportunities

Time Management and Basic Organization Skills: A Tool Box
Allison Meyers
Meyers Learning Center

NTA Certification Basics
Dr. Sandi Ayaz
National Tutoring Association

Focus Group Discussion: Membership Benefits and Services
Facilitated by a member of the NTA Board of Directors

Session III

Optimizing Tutoring Center Services
Linda Brooks
AccuTrack/Engineerica Systems, Inc

Working With Students with Disabilities
Karen Chase
"Road" Scholar Tutoring Service

A Methodology for Developing Individualized Tutoring Plans to Target Each Student's Specific Opportunities for Improvement.
Anne M. Marks, Ph.D.
Educate Kids

MiraCosta Community College: Maintaining Tutor Wellness
Edward Pohlert and Josilyn Perez
Mira Costa Community College

Effective Tutoring at the College Level: Meeting the Needs of Culturally Diverse Students
Lula Roberts, Sharity Bannerman, Shontreal Cooper, Candiacy Jacobs, Khaiel Johnson, Christina McIntosh, Faridah Sharif
Spelman College

Learning Styles for Couch Potatoes
Leslie Giles
University of Utah- Salt Lake City

Focus Group Discussion: Online Tutor Training
Facilitated by a member of the NTA Board of Directors

Hatha Yoga with Deep Relaxation and Meditation
How to Relieve Stress in Our Work and in Our Lives
Kicking Back . . . Relaxation for Professionals

April 11, 2006 Tuesday - Session V

Inspiring The Love of Learning
Dr Sheri Sweetman
American Tutor's Association

Effective Tutoring at the College Level: Meeting the Needs of Culturally Diverse Students
Lula Roberts, Sharity Bannerman, Shontreal Cooper, Candiacy Jacobs, Khaiel Johnson, Christina McIntosh, Faridah Sharif
Spelman College

Maximizing Center Resources Through Tracking Software
Jennifer Corder, Kelly Corder, David Booth
Red Rock Software.

Round Table Discussion: Hot Topics in Tutoring
Kim DeRonda, Polk Community College
Dr. Sandi Ayaz, National Tutoring Association

NTA Certification Basics
Certification Committee
National Tutoring Association

THE "SOS" PROGRAM: "THE STEPS YOU NEED TO SUCEED"!
Sheila O'Shea-Resto
S.O.S. Tutoring

Focus Group Discussion: Online Tutor Training
Facilitated by a member of the NTA Board of Directors

Tuesday Session VI

Copyright Laws: Fair Use or Major Abuse?
Dr. Sandi Ayaz
National Tutoring Association

Panel Discussion on Best Tutoring Practices
Cynthia Linton
California State University, San Bernardino

Optimizing Tutoring Center Services
Linda Brooks
AccuTrack/Engineerica Systems, Inc

Developing Leadership in Your Tutoring Program
Mr. Lynn Giese
Columbus State Community College

Personal Coaching and Leadership Skills for Tutors
Laura Symons
Piedmont Virginia Community College

Hybrid Tutor Training - Efficiency & Performance
John Wood and Aida Dzhanunts
Pasadena City College

Focus Group Discussion: Membership Benefits and Services
Led by a member of the NTA Board of Directors

Tuesday Session VII

After The Keynote Discussion
Dr. Maria Bakalis
Waubonsee Community College

Peer Tutoring Strategies for ESL Students
Wayne Gregory
Tokyo International University of America
Willamette University

Sailing Into Fall With A Learning Center Workshop
Susan Smith
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

NTA CODE OF ETHICS : Why Integrity Now? {WIN}
Linda Stevens Hjorth
DeVry University

Future Student Demographic Trends in Higher Education
Dr. Russ Hodges
Bree Roberts
University of Texas-San Marcos

Harnessing the Newest Internet Collaboration Tools for Your Tutoring Practice/Facility
Robert Lasiewicz
Media InfoSystems, Inc.

Focus Group Discussion: Online Tutor Training
Facilitated by a member of the NTA Board of Directors

TuesdaySession VIII

"Research based tutoring of English Spelling" We "put a spell" on the web - a new teaching tool supports tutors in various ways
Rosavita Warda
eSpindle

The Read Naturally Reading Strategy
Jerry Risolve
Read Naturally, Inc.

Building A Positive Tutoring Experience
Kara Vander Linden
Fielding Graduate University

Round Table Discussion: What should tutors be researching?
Mr. Lynn Giese
Columbus State Community College

Maximizing Student Achievement by Developing an Effective SES Academic Coaching Program
Tewon Stevens and Art Sands
NonPublic Educational Services

Tutoring in the 21ST Century
Susan Rapp
Bradley University

Connecting Paper to Digital: Converging Technologies
Jason Barkeloo
Somatic Digital

Tuesday Session IX

Become involved in your association. Attend one of these information sessions to learn about various NTA committees. Why not volunteer to serve in your area of interest or expertise?

Committee Meeting - Private Practice
Committee Meeting -- Diversity
Committee Meeting -- Professional Development
Committee Meeting -- Research
Committee Meeting -- Awards
Committee Meeting - Distance Learning
Committee Meeting - Peer Tutoring

Hatha Yoga with Deep Relaxation and Meditation How to Relieve Stress in Our Work and in Our Lives Kicking Back . . . Relaxation for Professionals

The Read Naturally Reading Strategy
Jerry Risolve
Read Naturally, Inc.

Reducing Illiteracy Among Adults: Blue Print for Success
Louise Golden
Savannah State University

Design Solutions to Problems Through Kinesthetic Critical Thinking
Linda Stevens Hjorth
DeVry University

Harnessing the Newest Internet Collaboration Tools for Your Tutoring Practice/Facility
Robert Lasiewicz
Media InfoSystems, Inc.

The Professional Tutor as a Researcher
Kara Vander Linden
Fielding Graduate University

Reducing Math Anxiety During Tutoring
Austin Austin
Western Governors University

April 12, 2006 Wednesday Session XI

Recruitment and Long Term Retention of Community Volunteer Tutors
Michael S. Chambers
Excel Tutorials and Test Prep

A Colorful Solution to a Black and White Problem: Reading, Attention and Learning Problems
Helen L. Irlen
The Irlen Institute International

Building Better Brains: Using Cognitive Skill Building to Improve Performance
Sara Sawtelle, Ph.D., and Betsy Hill, MAT, MBA
Learning Enhancement Corporation

Web Based Tutor Training and Certification
Mark Greenwood
Cal Poly University at Pomona

Tutoring Research Papers from Middle School to College
Laura Symons
Piedmont Virginia Community College

Focus Group Discussion: Online Tutor Training
Led by a member of the NTA Board of Directors

April 12, 2006 Wednesday Session XII

NTA Certification Basics
Dr. Sandi Ayaz
National Tutoring Association

When Does Online Tutoring Become Cheating
Austin Austin
Western Governors University

THE "SOS" PROGRAM: "THE STEPS YOU NEED TO SUCEED"!
Sheila O'Shea-Resto
S.O.S. Tutoring

Focus Group Discussion: Membership Benefits and Services
Led by a member of the NTA Board of Directors

Guest Presentation
National Association of Developmental Educators (NADE)

Supporting Online Students With Tutoring and Mentoring
Dr. Scarlette Spears Studdard,
Western Governors University

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