Question 1

What is Chetana DL?

Accepted Answer

Chetana is a volunteer-run non-profit organization. Chetana volunteers are involved in several service projects in and around Portland surrounding the four pillars - Environment, Education, Hunger and Empowerment. You can find more information about the various projects Chetana is involved in by visiting our website www.chetanaus.org.   Due to the recent pandemic, a group of Chetana volunteers decided to start an online tutoring platform (Chetana Distance Learning (DL)) to help our youth with their school work and keep them active and engaged with online activities. This platform was initiated in March soon after the quarantine began.

Question 2

What classes are offered through Chetana DL?

Accepted Answer

During the school year we offer Math, English, Science, Chess, Programming, Spanish, and during holidays we try to offer non-academic classes. For more information please contact us at chetanadlforum@chetanaus.org

Question 3

Who will be conducting the sessions?

Accepted Answer

All classes will be taught by youth tutors (ages 14+).

Question 4

Is there a cost involved to attend these sessions?

Accepted Answer

The cost is $100/student/subject.    Please visit - https://www.chetanaus.org/donate-now.html   This payment will be used towards providing educational supplies and support to the less-privileged students in the Beaverton and Portland Public School Districts locally and VIDYA schools (catered to providing education to the marginalized community) in India.

Question 5

Is there an age limit to be a student?

Accepted Answer

Grades 1 - 7 for English & Science Grades 1 - 9 for Math

Question 6

Does a student have a guaranteed spot in a class he/she enrolled?

Accepted Answer

Although we try to place all the students, we cannot guarantee a spot as it depends on the  demand for the session and tutor availability.

Question 7

Is there an age limit to be a tutor?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All of our tutors are 14+ years of age.

Question 8

If my student is unable to attend a session, what should we do?"

Accepted Answer

If your student will be late to class or missing a session, please inform your student's tutor before the session begins. If there is a significant schedule conflict and your student will be missing multiple sessions, please send an email to your tutor and chetanadlforum@chetanaus.org   If there is a lack of communication and irregular attendance, your student will be deprioritized in the next sessions' class assignments.

Question 9

How do I know my class schedule and timings?

Accepted Answer

The tutors will get in touch with the students a week before the term starts to finalize the schedule and timings.

Question 10

I have signed up for a class but I have not heard from my tutor yet. What should i do?

Accepted Answer

Please contust us at chetanadlforum@chetanaus.org

Question 11

What is the tutoring platform?

Accepted Answer

Commonly used platform is zoom. Some tutors use google meet or skype.

Question 12

Can I request for a tutor of my choice or change tutors after the sessions has started?

Accepted Answer

We try to match the students to tutors to the best of our abilities. It is difficult to handle tutor change requests after the sessions have begun. If you are not happy with a tutor, please email us at chetanadlforum@chetanaus.org and we will try to work out the situation on a case by case basis.

Question 13

What time zone will the classes be conducted in?

Accepted Answer

Pacific Standard Time

Question 14

What curriculum does Chetana DL follow?

Accepted Answer

We recommend our tutors to use the Beaverton School District Learning Targets as a guideline to begin with (https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/curriculum-instruction-assessment/learning-targets)   After the initial class the tutors are able to discuss with their students to assess their academic needs and customize the tutoring accordingly.