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About EBTThe Enumclaw + Black Diamond Tutoring (EBT) Program is the pilot program for Village Tutors, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, whose purpose is to help communities around the globe establish and run community-based tutoring programs that are free to all students in all subjects. The program was conceived by Walt Bennett, Founder and CEO of Village Tutors, Inc., and a group of Enumclaw leaders who desired to support and supplement the district resources with an all-volunteer public tutoring program. Mr. Bennett has a master's degree in education, and has developed the program in support of the Enumclaw School District's existing curriculum, with a particular emphasis on science and math. You may view or print a copy of the community poster, or program brochure (in English or Spanish) from the web site. EBT is administrated in part by an advisory team made up of representatives from Enumclaw Youth and Family Services, Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce, Green River Community College (both Enumclaw and main campuses), Enumclaw Rotary, Enumclaw School District, and Enumclaw's middle and high schools. The program is designed to support schools and teachers, as well as students. The program is completely community-supported and driven, but tied to the school district. Volunteer tutors go through background checks, receive training with district leaders, and are asked to make an eight-week commitment to provide consistency in the program and to build relationships with students. Copies of the district curriculum are available at each of the centers to help tutors help students. The tutoring centers are set up in a coffee house-style to provide a comfortable learning environment with refreshments, and each also features a computer lab with Internet access. EBT also offers volunteer tutors to staff the Enumclaw School District's after-school Extended Learning Program, which launched in Fall 2007. With a commitment to make tutoring available to students 24/7, EBT also has created a portal from its web site to a virtual campus, and supports e-mail communication between students and tutors. As EBT increases its volunteers and resources, the program aims to reach thousands of students in the district. An impressive number of local and regional businesses have come forward to sponsor the program. Future funding will continue to come from sponsorship, individual and private contributors, and grant money. FeedbackDo you have comments and/or would you like to receive additional information about tutoring, being tutored, or working behind the scenes with the Enumclaw + Black Diamond Tutoring Program? Complete our online feedback form and we will be happy to provide you swift response. |
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