K12 Learner Support

Levels of Learner Support

Virtual Learner Support- Levels for Fall 2020

Level	Learner Support	Course/Program	Description/Responsibilities	Mentor Qualifications Require
1	Virtual 1-1 Mentoring & Tutoring	CI 3101 CI 3901 EPSY 2601 EPSY 3303 UHP Tutoring CEHD America Reads CESP	UMN student serves as virtual tutor for individual student through school/community partner approved distance learning platform. Support students on asynchronous school work. Following up on check in points on long-term projects. Supports enrichment or remediation.	Undergraduate UMN student Completed District Background check Completed Data Privacy training Completed Web-based module on working with kids online
2	Virtual Writing/Production Support Mentors	CI 3101 CI 3901 EPSY 3303 UHP Tutoring CESP	UMN student provides writing support to student writing assignments. Weekly communication meetings with host/ lead teacher Participate in distance learning synchronous classes with 6-12 students as needed Provide narrative feedback to students on written assignments, student podcasts, projects Share feedback with student and teacher	Undergraduate UMN student Completed District Background check Completed Data Privacy training Completed Web-based module on working with kids online Virtual training from university writing center (how to give feedback, etc.)
2	Virtual Small Group Facilitation and Process Help	CI 3101 CI 3901 EPSY 2601 EPSY 3303 CESP	UMN student provides support to specific classroom teacher and their students. Weekly communication meetings with host/ lead teacher Attends synchronous classes with host teacher and students virtually. Attends “Virtual Tutor Table” where school establishes GMeet link, meeting with a small group of students at a regular time weekly.	Undergraduate UMN student Completed District Background check Completed Data Privacy training Completed Web-based module on working with kids online
2	Virtual Subject Area Mentors	CI 3101 CI 3901 EPSY 3303 CESP UHP Tutoring	UMN student provides subject specific tutoring support. Weekly communication meetings with host/ lead teacher Participate in distance learning synchronous classes with K-12 students Grade formative assessments (quizzes, worksheets) Provide virtual support to students with questions (via phone calls, Google hangout, etc.) Submit graded assignments to teacher weekly	Undergraduate UMN student Completed District Background check Completed Data Privacy training Completed Web-based module on working with kids online
2	Pre-Student Teaching Experience- Field Placements	CI 3212 CI 3283 EPSY 3303	UMN student provides support to specific classroom teacher and their students. Weekly communication meetings with host/ lead teacher Attends synchronous classes with host teacher and students virtually.	Undergraduate UMN student Completed District Background check Completed Data Privacy training Completed Web-based module on working with kids online
3	Pre-Student Teaching Experience (formerly practicum experience)	CI 5742 EPSY 3701 EPSY 5701 EPSY 5704 EPSY 5705	UMN Graduate student serves as teaching assistant to classroom teacher. Virtual class manager for asynchronous and distance learning classes, when lead teacher is in-person Weekly communication meetings with Cooperating/ Lead Teacher Synchronous meetings with small groups of students Relationship building Curriculum/ lesson planning support Grading support Leading student breakout groups, discussion circles	Must be teacher candidate, enrolled in UMN in initial licensure program Completed initial methods coursework Completed District Background check Completed Data Privacy training Completed Web-based module on working with kids online
4	Teacher Candidate for Student Teaching Placement	EPSY 5706 EPSY 5707 EPSY 5708 EPSY 5741 EPSY 5742 EPSY 5751 EPSY 5761 EPSY 5762 EPSY 5755 EPSY 5756	UMN graduate university student works as teacher candidate to classroom teacher. Virtual class manager for asynchronous and distance learning classes, when lead teacher is in-person Weekly communication meetings with Cooperating/ Lead Teacher Synchronous meetings with small groups of students Relationship building Curriculum/ lesson planning support Grading support Leading student	Must be in initial licensure program Completed initial methods coursework Must have completed practicum experience Completed District Background check Completed Data Privacy training Completed Web-based module on working with kids online