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RMWCA Tutor Conference

Purpose

· To gather tutors and administrators from across our eight-state region

· To provide professional development opportunities for tutors and administrators in a formal conference setting

Take a look at the 2017 RMWCA Conference Schedule to get an idea of what you might present:  2017 RMWCA Tutor Conference Schedule.pdf

Characteristics of the RMWCA Tutor Conference

· Takes place on odd-numbered years

· Draws from all eight RMWCA states and beyond and is generally larger than the mini gatherings

· Hosted by an RMWCA member

· Designed to be a formal conference that showcases tutor work, research, and contributions

· Provides an opportunity for administrator professional development

· Accepts proposal from tutors and administrators

RMWCA Role

· Recruit and confirm host

· Provide connection to previous host (to provide guidance on planning, budgeting, etc.)

· Provide registration discount for RMWCA members

· Provide seed money

· Advertise

· Award travel grants

Mini Gatherings across the RMWCA Region

Purpose

· To provide intimate, informal, and affordable opportunities for tutors and administrators to convene

· To provide frequent professional development opportunities for tutors and administrators in informal settings

Characteristics of Mini Gatherings

· Can take place during any year, with multiple mini gatherings especially encouraged during non-RMWCA Tutor Conference years (even-numbered years)

· Act as small, informal, and low stakes opportunities to gather regional members

· Take place all across our region and may gather tutors and administrators from more than one state

· Provide professional development for administrators or tutors

· Is organized around a small geographic area (city, county, state, adjacent states)

RMWCA Role

· Encourage and inspire, through RMWCA State Reps, mini gatherings

· Provide seed money

· Advertise

· Award travel grants

· Travel grants available