Chapter IX - I

Training Programs - Tutorial Training

Tutorial training may be provided to assist the customer in achieving a vocational goal. This training may be necessary when the customer needs individual instruction in order to develop a specific skill. Tutorial training is usually limited to the development of academic skills needed to enter a specific training program. Tutorial academics training is not intended to be used as a means to maintain academic eligibility for borderline college students.

1. Procedures
   The Tutorial Services Contract (Word)(702-90517-) must be completed on every tutorial vendor. It must be signed by the vendor (contractor) and the deputy commissioner - services delivery This contract sets forth the provisions under which services are provided.
   The Attachment A (DBVI-04-129) must be completed in conjunction with the Tutorial Services Contract. Complete all the appropriate sections of Attachment A that apply to tutorial services as follows:
   1. Check the Tutorial Services Contract in Section A.
   2. Complete the appropriate questions in Section B.
   3. Complete the training outline on the academic or vocational tutorial subject(s) to be authorized. Then, list the hours assigned to each activity.
   4. Complete Section E.
   5. Complete Section G, if necessary.
   6. Complete Section H, signature lines.
   Tutorial training fees are based on the following:
   1. Category of academics
   2. Tutorial and/or teaching experience
   3. Seventy-five (75%) percent of the local union scale or the prevailing non- union rate
   When a qualified tutor cannot be obtained through the applied use of the rate schedule, then after securing several offers from qualified tutors, the lowest per hour rate or the community prevailing rate may be accepted for the Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired's use.
   Agreements must not exceed $2,000 annually. The provisions of the Virginia Public Procurement Act apply to all tutorial contracts.
   Fees for vocational tutorial services by a tradesman or instructor will be based on seventy-five (75%) percent of the local union scale or the prevailing non-union rates in the community, whichever is less.
2. Time Limit
   Tutorial training is a time-limited service. It can be provided until the customer becomes proficient in the academic or vocational training. No more than three months can be authorized at a time. Any extension must be clearly justified and approved by the VR counselor with reason for extension documented in the case record.
3. Comparable Services and Benefits
   The counselor must make every effort to obtain comparable services and benefits available to the customer from all other programs. This includes the public and private sector to meet in whole or part the customer's program.