Working with individual students on their CASL program takes time and requires personal knowledge of your students to form strong relationships and facilitate an ongoing dialogue concerning progress and engagement.
The most important responsibility of a tutor is to liaise with the students assigned to them to ensure that their CASL program is continuous and meaningful through the 18-month (grades 9-10) or 24-month (grades 7-8) program.
Tutors also provide vital ongoing contact and support for CASL students by:
educating students on the meaning and purpose of the CASL learning outcomes
assisting students to identify personal goals
supporting students to develop purposeful reflection skills
monitoring the range and balance of experiences undertaken by individuals
ensuring that the student's experiences meet the CASL requirements
advising and monitoring student progress
periodically reviewing students’ CASL portfolios
meeting each student for three formal documented interviews
Relaying concerns to the Head of Grade and CASL Coordinator.
The Grades 7 and 8 Teacher handbook unpacks CASL language, outlines faculty roles (pastoral and curriculum), and explains the CASL portfolio and student expectations.
The Grades 9 and 10 Teacher handbook outlines faculty roles (tutors and enrichment leaders), CASL language and expectations, and explains step-by-step guide how to use ManageBac.
Please watch this short tutorial video to learn how to use ManageBac to support Grades 9 and 10. The video includes how to approve CASL experiences, monitor student progress and complete interview notes.
This document maps out which tutor class each Enrichment Leader is supporting for the CASL program, NYAA and facilitation of expedition trip preparation sessions.