Staff Resources
College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) Certification
The Palm Beach State College SLC Labs are certified at Level I (Regular), Level II (Advanced), and Level III (Master) through the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). Below are instructions on how to become CRLA certified.
Level I Training Requirements (10 hours)
In-Class Training Assignments (min of 6 hours)
- Sign-up for a workshop/class with your Learning Specialist
- Attend the workshop/class
- Complete a Reaction Paper
Tutor Training Workshops Reaction Paper See Schedule
Course Content Training Reaction Paper 2 hours/term
Individual Training Assignments (max of 4 hours)
Streaming Video Reaction Paper See List
Working with ESL Students (PowerPoint) Reaction Paper 1 hour
Effective Tutoring Techniques (DVD) Reaction Paper 4 hours
Reaction Paper 2 hours
Level II Training Requirements (10 hours)
Must have completed Level I certification. No credit for repeats.
In-Class Training Assignments (min of 6 hours)
- Sign-up for a workshop/class with your Learning Specialist
- Attend the workshop/class
- Complete a Reaction Paper
Tutor Training Workshops Reaction Paper See Schedule
Course Content Training Reaction Paper 2 hours/term
Individual Training Assignments (max of 4 hours)
Streaming Video Reaction Paper See List
Working with ESL Students (PowerPoint) Reaction Paper 1 hour
Effective Tutoring Techniques (DVD) Reaction Paper 4 hours
Tutor Development Manual Reaction Paper 2 hours
Level III Training Requirements (10 hours)
Must have completed Level I & Level II certification. No credit for repeats.
1. Four new topics must be covered.
2. Live training (minimum of 2 hours)
Face-to-face or online discussions, tutor-trainer supervised, and interactive. Remaining
training time can be acquired through videotapes/DVDs/websites, and conferences with
supervisors.
3. Review of any topics covered in Levels I and II
Possible Workshop Opportunities Reaction Paper See Schedule
Possible Streaming Video Opportunities Reaction Paper See List