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The Augustine Project
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 or an equivalent Orton-Gillingham training course approved by the AP director in consultation with the board.
  • 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.