Augustine Project Replication

Replication Policy for New Chapters
* The chapter shall adopt the name, mission statement and logo of
the original Augustine Project based at Holy Family Episcopal Church in
Chapel Hill, NC (hereinafter "AP").

* The prospective leader of a chapter must complete the 70 hour
Orton-Gillingham training course offered by AP.

* The prospective leader of a chapter must tutor an Augustine child
for the normal period of 60 sessions and be observed during such
period by the AP director or an AP designee.

* The AP board must approve the replication based on the
recommendation of the AP director. Prior to approval, the board may
request an interview with the prospective chapter leader and a review
of the tutor training / monitoring plan.

* To ensure consistency of training methodology, the director or
another representative of the chapter shall be expected to attend /
observe an AP tutor training in Durham or Chapel Hill at least every
three years. Chapter directors may be invited to serve as supervisors
at AP trainings.

* Any significant materials changes (assessment instruments or
lesson planning materials, for example) must be approved by the AP
director in consultation with the board.

* The training offered by the chapter must include at least a 5 day
practicum with a 3 to 1 trainee to supervisor ratio.

* It is our preference that the chapter be affiliated with a faith
community.

* The chapter must operate as a not-for-profit organization with
tutors serving Augustine children in a volunteer capacity.

* Within 2 years of the chapter's initial training, a governing body shall
be established and bylaws drafted. The by-laws shall be submitted to
the AP for approval prior to adoption by the chapter.

* The chapter shall submit to the AP director an annual report
including: the number of tutors trained that year; the total number of
students being served by the chapter; the number of schools using
Augustine tutors; test scores indicating student achievement in
phonological awareness, word attack, spelling, and reading; and three
major goals for the coming year.