About KPAL
Kamloops Partner Assisted Learning (KPAL)
Kamloops Partner Assisted Learning (KPAL)
What is KPAL?
What is KPAL?
· A free one to one tutoring program for adults
· A free one to one tutoring program for adults
Who does KPAL help?
Who does KPAL help?
· Adult learners who want to get better at reading, writing, or math
· Adult learners who want to get better at reading, writing, or math
· Adult learners who want help with smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other digital devices
· Adult learners who want help with smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other digital devices
Who runs KPAL?
Who runs KPAL?
· The KPAL Coordinator who works with with LinK (Literacy in Kamloops)
· The KPAL Coordinator who works with with LinK (Literacy in Kamloops)
· Volunteer Tutors!
· Volunteer Tutors!
How does KPAL work?
How does KPAL work?
· Adult learners contact KPAL and do a free reading, writing, and/or math assessment
· Adult learners contact KPAL and do a free reading, writing, and/or math assessment
· The KPAL coordinator matches the learner with a volunteer tutor
· The KPAL coordinator matches the learner with a volunteer tutor
What is the schedule?
What is the schedule?
· It’s flexible – the learner and their tutor decide on a convenient schedule that works for both of them
· It’s flexible – the learner and their tutor decide on a convenient schedule that works for both of them
Where do learners and tutors meet?
Where do learners and tutors meet?
· Usually in a public place like a coffee shop, a public library, or Street School
· Usually in a public place like a coffee shop, a public library, or Street School
What are the tutor’s responsibilities?
What are the tutor’s responsibilities?
· To support the learner in meeting their personal learning goals
· To support the learner in meeting their personal learning goals
· Tutors are trained and provided with a tutoring guide and other helpful materials
· Tutors are trained and provided with a tutoring guide and other helpful materials
· Tutors are supported by the KPAL Coordinator
· Tutors are supported by the KPAL Coordinator
How can I get help from KPAL?
How can I get help from KPAL?
· Contact the KPAL coordinator:
· Contact the KPAL coordinator:
o Phone or text at 778-257-9223
o Phone or text at 778-257-9223
How can I become a KPAL tutor?
How can I become a KPAL tutor?
· Contact the KPAL coordinator:
· Contact the KPAL coordinator:
o Phone or text at 778-257-9223
o Phone or text at 778-257-9223
· Submit to a Criminal Record Check
· Submit to a Criminal Record Check
What if I have more questions?
What if I have more questions?
· Contact the KPAL Coordinator!
· Contact the KPAL Coordinator!