Training Opportunities
RITE Training Opportunities: General InformationPurpose
and Objectives:
Training programs are offered for teachers, trainers, tutors, college/community
college trainers, community leaders and others interested in improving
motivation and the social and learning abilities of those they serve.
Delivery:
All programs have handouts, accompanying media, hands-on activities, role
playing, breakout groups for specific age groups and seminar follow-up.
Training can be held on the university campus, or you can inquire about
having it at your agency when you contact RITE.
Assessment:
Assessment is available for those who utilize the programs and receive
follow-up support for each training program. Assessment will be determined
by the advisory committee, composed of a representative of those who will
be trained, their administrators, RITE staff, community, business and
student representatives. Cost is based upon the requests and needs of
the client.
Presenters:
All presenters are nationally known educators. They may be selected from
RITE board members who represent each of the universities in the area
and teach in the following disciplines: Special Education, Psychology,
Science Education Mathematics, Communication, Administration, Reading
Education, Early Childhood and Elementary Education. The RITE board is
also comprised of representatives of ten of the largest youth serving
agencies in the area.
RITE Training and Technical Assistance programs include:
Kid
Training for Volunteers, (Training and Videos available)
These videos
are used during training and can be purchased for supplemental training
after the session is complete.
To purchase call 516-7268.
Content: The cognitive, social and language development
of children K-12 is presented. “Kid Training” introduces adults
to what is known about child development. Experts in education, psychology,
youth culture and educational policy then reflect on the impact of community,
school and family involvement for children’s development. Based
upon the last fifty years of research in child development, the training
assumes that those who work with children can be more effective if they
understand how and why children behave as they do.
Materials: Each age level (primary, middle, and high
school) has a 30 minute video. All three videos can be viewed to provide
a complete view of child development from five to eighteen years of age.
Workbooks contain resources for future reading, discussion activities,
and additional information on child development.
Practical Strategies for Helping At Risk Youth
Audience:
K-12 Workers
Content: Learning components that are needed by at-risk
youth are identified. Ten inexpensive practical strategies for each learning
need are made for each age group. Break-out sessions have participants
developing the materials for the activities so they can begin the next
session with intersting, new, practical strategies for those youths they
have been unable to reach.
Content:
Speed reading, study and survival skills units focus around the testing
needs of K-12 youth. College and university level programs are also available.
Study strategies include how to read and prepare for different test formats,
how to answer different types of questions, how to write essays and study
for standardized and teacher-made tests. Effective use of time is also
included in this training. The text is Speed Reading and Study Skills
– each participant will have their own copy.
Blueprint
for Reading Success – A proven program for increasing reading skills
Content: A consistent, flexible, individualized tutoring
program aligned with national reading standards. Tutoring is based upon
research identifying the most common difficulties in reading throughout
the country.
Materials: Particpants are provided with a notebook that
describes how to determine the reading deficit and the theory behind successful
tutoring (Part I), the forms needed to establish successful tutoring and
conduct learning measurements (Part II), and the activities one does to
address difficulties (Part III).
Blueprint for Reading Video : Please take a few minutes to watch the video that we made recently with AmeriCorps volunteers. Note: It may take a few minutes to download.
Blueprint for Reading Video
Academic
Athletics – Combine athletics and reading
for proven success
This motivational program improves both math and reading skills while
learning about athletics. Professional and college athletes are part of
each program. Participants learn how to increase student motivation by
applying reading, writing, and mathematics skills to relevant athletic
experiences. Content includes clinics in available sports with statistical,
reading, and writing follow-up activities.
Materials: Material includes biographies, math activities for sports and other sports
resources. Frequently the program includes visits to sporting events at
local universities or stadiums.
Communication
Skills
Effective communications strategies are introduced and practiced in role
playing situations. Research on communications patterns that are most
successful for those in the helping professionsl (social workers, teachers,
nurses) are demonstrated and discussed. The participants will learn how
to handle commuincation with youth to get the results they intend.
Careers
in Our Community
Employee needs from the world of work and local businesses are the basis
for this career exploration program. The regional industries who need
employees provide information on career opportunities.
Continuing
Education Opportunities and Certification
You
may receive certification through Continuing Education at the University
of Missouri-St. Louis. Please inquire about training certification when
you contact the RITE office or when scheduling workshops.