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CROSSROADS OF LEARNING LAUNCHES ONLINE TUTOR TRAINING PROGRAM IN CONJUNCTION WITH NATIONAL TUTORING ASSOCIATION

Crossroads of Learning, (www.crossroadsoflearning.com,) presents “Tutoring Foundations,” an online tutor training program, developed with and approved by the National Tutoring Association (NTA) and Fielding Graduate University.  This course is featured on the Crossroads community of interest Internet site for tutors, teachers, coaches and administrators.  The site offers professional training and on-going development to tutors, teachers, administrators and coaches.  The same resources are also of great value to home schooling parents and student peer tutors.

The Crossroads of Learning website features training resources, tools of the trade and discussions with experts in the field.  The premiere offering is a self-paced online training course, called Tutoring Foundations.  The course curriculum has been developed in association with Dr. Sandi Ayaz, executive director of the NTA, and her team of recognized leader in the field of tutor training. 

Dr. Ayaz stated, "NTA has certified thousands of tutors since 1996. We are very excited about increasing this number through the depth and quality of training contained in the Tutoring Foundations program." 

Successful completion of the Tutoring Foundations course also qualifies students to register for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) provided by Fielding Graduate University, and apply for professional Tutor Certification by the NTA.  Both these institutions are prestigious and respected leaders in the field of education and professional development.

Tutoring Foundations offers the convenience of online training and assigns a highly qualified instructor to each course participant for interactive feedback and professional development. The course is self-paced to accommodate the flexible schedules so common in the teaching, tutoring and coaching professions, as well as the unique pace of parents and peer tutors.

Crossroads affiliate, Fielding Graduate University, is committed to leadership and excellence in education. Crossroads team member, Professor Kathy Tiner, PhD, has embraced the partnership between Crossroads of Learning and the Fielding School of Educational Leadership and Change.  “By supporting the professional development of tutors,” said Dr. Tiner, “we will be making a real difference in the education of our children across the country.”

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About Fielding Graduate University:  Fielding Graduate University (fielding.edu) has an international reputation for the highest quality accredited graduate degree and certificate programs in three schools: Psychology, Human & Organization Development and Educational Leadership & Change. Fielding is renowned for its innovative contributions to academic research, lifelong learning and social justice.

About National Tutoring Association:  Founded in 1992, the NTA (ntatutor.org) is the only international organization of tutoring professionals, currently representing nearly 5,000 tutors and learning center administrators, including colleges, universities, K-12 schools, community and grant supported programs, NCLB/SES and “Trio” providers as well as independent tutoring centers and their staffs.   Their members include peer, paraprofessional, professional, volunteer, and private practice tutors. The NTA is also a member of the American Council of Developmental Education Associations (ACDEA).

About Crossroads of Learning:  Crossroads of Learning is a division of Media InfoSystems, Inc. (mediainfosystems.com) a provider of systems design, training, and business products and services since 1982.  Crossroads of Learning has a mission of providing resources and community for people involved in one-to-one education and coaching