Tutor Training

• Which of the trainings are required vs. recommended?

  All trainings on the the My Tutoring page are required unless otherwise stated! Required Trainings: The Onboarding Session - even if you hosted a June SAT Bootcamp SAT Training & Curriculum - with the exception of a few specific modules Bootcamp Surveys Recommended Trainings: 1-Hour of Live Help Some supplementary trainings on the Tutor ManualSome readers

• What is an onboarding session?

  The onboarding session is a 75-minute training, hosted by an onboarding lead, to welcome you to Schoolhouse and prepare you to host an SAT Bootcamp! In the session, you will go over the expectations and logistics of the bootcamps. You will also engage in practice tutoring, learn best practices, and have the opportunity to ask additional questions.Some readers

• When should I complete the tutor trainings? What if I missed a deadline?

  Please refer to the My Tutoring page of your dashboard to see training deadlines. You will also see these deadlines on the Tutor Manual.Few readers

• What are the research tasks?

  The research tasks include occasional surveys, short exercises, and focus groups to understand the feelings of tutors and learners toward the SAT tutoring. All responses will be confidential and the information provided will be combined with the responses of others in summary reports that do not identify you as an individual.Few readers

• What is the 1-hour Live Help recommendation?

  Live Help is a Schoolhouse offering where we provide 1:1 math homework or SAT help to learners from 4-7PM PT.Few readers

• How do I navigate slack and all the channels?

  Once you join slack, you will be added to six channels. The purpose of each channel is listed below: Main Channels announcements: to relay any important organization-wide info introductions: for new tutors to introduce themselves to the rest of Schoolhouse Support Channels shoutouts: to celebrate your fellow tutors shw-volunteer-opportunities: for the announcement of specialized volunteer positions at Schoolhouse tutoring-support: to share concerns andFew readers

• Can I do the other training modules on the Schoolhouse website?

  Yes, you can complete any other training modules and are highly encouraged to do so! It will help you prepare for your sessions and make you a stronger tutor.Few readers

Scheduling My Bootcamp

• What is the time commitment for SAT Bootcamps?

  The bootcamps will take place for four weeks before the scheduled SAT (e.g., Sept. 3 to 30 for the October 1st SAT). The sessions will take place twice a week and will take 75 minutes each.Some readers

• Can I choose the days and times for my series?

  Yes, the bootcamps take place twice a week and you will be able to select the day and time of these two weekly sessions when scheduling your bootcamp. Those two days and times will then repeat for the remainder of the series.Few readers

• Do I need to choose the same days and times each week for my series?

  Yes, we require that you use the same days and times each week (e.g., 10am Saturday and 4pm Sunday of every week) to keep it simple for learners signing up. Otherwise, learners will likely not be able to attend all the days of your bootcamps.Few readers

• Can I host multiple SAT Bootcamps?

  You may be invited to one or both of the bootcamps — if invited to both, you can also participate in both bootcamps or just one.Few readers

• Can I open up more spots if my bootcamp is full?

  No, for now we will be capping bootcamps at 10 learners but will let tutors know via Slack if this policy changes.Few readers

Curriculum and Platform Navigation

• Can I deviate from the curriculum?

  No, you should follow it as closely as possible as it has been designed to maximize learning and to preserve the integrity of the study. But notice that the curriculum expects you to make some decisions on your own! We won’t tell you what icebreakers to do or how to explain certain math topics. This is where your own creativity as a tutor and experiences as a former SAT taker will come in handy!Few readers

• Can I stay longer or engage with the learners outside a session?

  Yes, you’re allowed to spend extra time with learners before/after the session, but you learners to stay. As always, be mindful of your learners’ time. Please approximately track how much extra time you spend with learners and how you spent the time (e.g. content-related help, study tips). We may ask you to report this extra time in an end-of-bootcamp survey to better understand the support learners received during the bootcamp.Few readers

• Where can I find the Assessments tab on my bootcamp?

  You should see the "Assessments" tab on the left-hand side of your bootcamp pages!Few readers

• Where can I access the practice SAT exams taken during the sessions?

  Once your bootcamp begins, you will find an “Assessments” tab on the left-hand side of your bootcamp page with links to these exams. Both learners and tutors will see this tab.Few readers

• How can I accommodate learners who are granted extra time on the SAT?

  The best way to do this is usually to let the relevant learners know that they can do the assessments ahead of the sessions with the extra time they need (learners can access them from the Assessments tab of the bootcamp even outside the session times). Then, during the test-taking timeFew readers

• What should I do if I finish my session early?

  If you have extra time, you can use it to get to know your learners or share tips about the SAT, etc. You can also use the time to see if they have any questions and work on additional exercises. If there are none, and you have nothing else, feel free to end early.Few readers

• Will I have access to diagnostics to know the content gaps of my learners?

  Yes! Learners will do a practice exam at the start of the bootcamp, and you will be provided this data on the “Assessments” tab of your bootcamp.Few readers

• How does “suggested practice” identify high, medium, and low priority problems?

  The suggested practice targets problems that a significant number of learners got wrong, but also easier problems that can be improved upon more quickly.Few readers

• Am I allowed to pick between practice tests or should I use specific ones?

  No, we will provide specific practice tests A and B for you, as supplied by the College Board.Few readers

• Can I require small homework tasks outside the sessions?

  Unfortunately, no. The goal is for these tutoring sessions to be entirely self-contained. From our observations of Schoolhouse series so far, when outside tasks are assigned, not everyone does them. So everything required, including mock exams, will be done during the live sessions.Few readers

• Besides homework, can I suggest other resources to use outside of sessions?

  Yes! While you can’t require anything outside as one would with homework, you are definitely allowed to recommend other resources both on Schoolhouse (e.g. Live Help) and outside it (e.g. Khan Academy lessons on geometry).Few readers

• Can I get recordings of my sessions?

  No, unless you are part of a volunteer team that reviews recordings, but even then, you won’t be able to share them with your learners. To learn more, please see this article.Few readers

Learner Attendance

• What if I have no one sign up / show up for my bootcamp?

  If your bootcamp has no one registered by the day it starts, we encourage you to do one of the following: Consider changing your timings: Perhaps the timings of your bootcamp don’t work for learners. Check the bootcamp pages (math, reading) to see what times generally work! Host Live Help: We also encourage that you host Live Help to help learners review practice tSome readers

• Should I remove learners who are not following the attendance policy?

  Yes, we want to enforce the attendance policy to make sure that learners are staying accountable as missing sessions 1) negatively affect the student’s learning and 2) takes the bootcamp spot from someone else. As stated in the bootcamp attendance policy that all learners acknowledged, if a learner has 2 or more unexcused absences (i.e., they do not let you know they will miss) they may be removed from the series. After 2 unexcused absences: Message the learner individually to see if theyFew readers

• Learners are not showing up. What do I do?

  If you're seeing very low learner attendance, message the series group chat to remind learner the session is starting (we recommend messaging out a session reminder a day or two in advance as well). You can also additionally messaging them individually to try to get their attention. As frustrating as it is, there is really no contFew readers

• When will I have learners signup for my bootcamp?

  We will start recruiting learners to sign up approximately two or three weeks before the bootcamps begin. You will see a slack in the month -sat-announcements channel when the learner recruitment email goes out! You won’t be notified about specific signups, but you can visit your bootcamp page to see who has signed up.Few readers

• What if I only have one person signed up for my bootcamp?

  You can tutor your sessions normally, but if no one attends twice in a row, we encourage you to host Live Help instead.Few readers

• What do I do if a learner misses my session?

  It's normal for learners to sometimes miss session(s) as scheduling conflicts and extenuating circumstances may come up. Remember that learners have agreed to follow this attendance policy. If a learner does miss a session (excused or unexcused), you should message them asking to use the Session Makeup Guide to catch upFew readers

Tutor Attendance

• What do I do if I need to miss a day?

  If you have an extenuating circumstance and have to miss or reschedule a session, please do the following: Communicate this with your learners, apologizing for the missed session Share the Session Makeup Guide in the group chat, asking your learners to catch up on the session that was missed Make sure to opPopular

• Can I change my SAT session timings after the series has begun?

  However, if you have an immovable scheduling conflict or extenuating circumstance, we recommend that you: Open your learner group chat on your bootcamp homepage and let your learners know of the situation 24 hours in advance (you'll get a reminder text at this time too) Ask what times work for a rescheduled session and find theSome readers

• What should I do if I cannot participate in the bootcamp anymore?

  A) If you a bootcamp series, there is nothing else to do on your end. Please feel free to tutor on Schoolhouse outside of the bootcamp (e.g. other sessions and series)! B) If you have already scheduled a bootcamp series and you have no learners registered yet, then you should delete the bootcamp (from the bootcamp page) as soon as possible. Please feel free to tutor on Schoolhouse outside of the bootcamp (e.g. other sessions and series)! C) IfFew readers

Engaging with Learners & Tutors

• Can I use the Khan Academy coach tool with my learners?

  No. In the past, some tutors have requested to become the “coach” of their learners on the Khan Academy website. Unfortunately, we can’t do this because of privacy concerns as learners would have to provide their email addresses to you.Few readers

• Can I share details about the research partner with friends?

  Please do not share details about Schoolhouse’s research partner with people outside the SAT Bootcamps, including other tutors (if they have not filled out the consent/assent forms). This also includes citing the research partner in emails, resumes, interviews, etc. Instead, you should refer to it generally as a Schoolhouse SAT Bootcamp. This protects the privacy of our partner and ensures we can continue a positive relationship with them going forward.Few readers

• Can I start a group chat with my learners?

  Yes, it is recommended that you start a group chat on the platform! In order to do it, go to your bootcamp page and click “Create Group Chat” on the left-hand side. This will let you communicate with your learners between sessions. They will also be emailed about new messages.Few readers

• Who are the learners I will be working with?

  The bootcamps will be open to students from all around the world! Many learners will also join via an invitation from our research partner - these specific learners are from the US and likely plan to take the SAT in the future.Few readers

• What can I discuss with other tutors outside the SAT Bootcamp?

  By navigating Slack, you can meet other tutors and interact with the rest of the schoolhouse.world community that isn’t a part of the SAT Bootcamp. This is a great thing to do and is highly encouraged! We want you to meet other tutors and become a part of our community :)Few readers

• Can I share materials (PPTs, exam PDFs) with my learners?

  Yes, you are definitely encouraged to share resources from the SAT Bootcamps that would benefit your learners! You can directly share links to any of the PPTs (e.g., orientation session, concept lessons) and download assessment PDFs before sharing with your learners. Just make sure to only share solutions to your practice tests after the learners have taken the relevant assessments.Few readers

• What can I discuss with other tutors within the SAT Bootcamp?

  You are allowed to discuss the overall curriculum and details as you see in this document. However, there may be specific additional activities and strategies that we share with you or your learners. These activities are part of the study’s interventions so do not worry if you don’t receive them.Few readers

Volunteer Hours

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Volunteering Post-Bootcamp

• Will I have other opportunities to tutor, outside of the bootcamp?

  Yes! You already have certifications that allow you to host sessions in SAT Prep, and you can continue to get certifications to host sessions in more subjects!Few readers

• How can I become more integrated into the community?

  You should explore other offerings on schoolhouse.world and other channels in the Slack! Attending sessions and participating on Slack are great ways to meet new tutors and friends. Keep an eye out for tutor learning circles, community events, and general community sessions. On Slack, the random channel is also a nice place to know what some people on the platform are upFew readers

• Will there be more bootcamps in the future?

  Yes, we will continue offering SAT bootcamps in accordance with the College Board SAT dates, which can be found here.Few readers

• What can I tutor now once the SAT bootcamp is over?

  You will be able to continue hosting SAT sessions and Live Help for Algebra 2 and below. You will also be able to host sessions and series on the Experimental and Community topics on the website. You can also continue to get certifications to host sessions in more subjects!Few readers