Program Components:

Academic/remedial support

Role models/mentors

Life Skills

Collaborative funding

3835 Freeport Blvd

Sacramento, CA 95822

916-558-2600

gessfoV@scc.losrios.edu

Tim Ching

916-558-2675

chingt@scc.losrios.edu

reach all ESL students in general but specifically those students who are most at risk

and/or are underserved.

learning activities. The tutoring focuses on academics such as math, English, history, etc.

However, a significant part of the ESL Tutoring Program receives funds via the VTEA

grant and therefore focuses on tutoring vocational students in academic classes.

Additionally, there are vocational tutoring venues that focus on topics specific to the

vocational programs, such as using a dental drill, computer software, etc.

are:

support in a variety of subjects and assist the ESL students in gaining mastery of

their academic subjects. The peer tutors can volunteer their time, receive course

credit for tutoring, or are paid approximately $7.00 and hour for their time.

computer courses that are designed to strengthen the ESL student’s grammar,

math, and/or English skills. The student must register for the course and choose

the subject on which they will work.

workshops on topics ranging from understanding learning styles, study skills,

stress management, or other topics requested by faculty or students.

student makes is with an ESL Tutoring Program staff person. These consultations

tend to set the course for the ESL students involvement with the program. The

staff person will determine the services needed to enable the student to be

successful at Sacramento City College and introduce the student to the components

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of the program. Approximately thirty percent of these consultations tend to

revolve around topics of support and reassurance as opposed to the services and

tools available to the student.

month classified assistant, and a permanent half-time 9-month Instructional Assistant staff

the ESL Tutoring Program. Additionally, up to forty peer tutors assist in making one-onone

contact available to all ESL students. Through out the years, additional clerks and

instructional assistants have come and gone depending on funding levels.

with is primarily limited to a tutoring center and a number of computers. There are ten

computers designated for the Human Services courses, 1 computer to track ESL students

as they check in, and three computers for the permanent staff. In addition, the tutoring

program uses other equipment from other areas to show videos on study skills etc. The

equipment is used collaboratively to maximize benefits to the college and conserve

financial resources.

approach to outreach and marketing. Student outreach is handled via the student

newspapers, guides, orientations (campus guides who are multi-lingual), class schedule,

and the campus catalog. Additionally, faculty and counselors refer students who need

services, are struggling in classes, or at risk of dropping out. Faculty members are made

aware of the services available to ESL students through new faculty orientations, blanket

emails, flex day workshops, and flyers distributed campus-wide.

with the college and district research departments. Approximately 400-500 students are

served.

important to strive to increase the support you receive from the administration, to always

remember the purpose and keep services and activities focused on the students, and to

increase the awareness and support of faculty, staff, and counselors. It would be best to

avoid short term or unstable grant funding which can increase program instability.