VIII. Summary of Standards of Affiliation

Qualifying Standards Organization:
Q1	The organization has a signed and current Local/Mid-Level/National Agreement on file.
Q2	The organization uses LVA (descriptive) as its organizational name and uses the name and the LVA Logo on all official information and promotional materials.
Q3	If community based, the organization has an elected governing body that represents the community and meets regularly.
	Or
	If agency-based, the organization has an advisory board (group) that represents the community and meets regularly.
Q4	The organization maintains appropriate legal and organizational documents.
Q5	The organization accepts volunteers, employees and students without discrimination on the basis of gender, age, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political beliefs, and marital or familial status.
Q6	The organization maintains records on individual program participants.
Finance and Personnel:
Q7	The organization files all necessary fiscal reports and forms with appropriate agencies in a timely manner.
Q8	The organization maintains personnel policies and documents for paid staff.
Q9	The organization implements, monitors, and evaluates a Tutor Trainer Certification Process.
Program:
Q10	All instructional services are provided free of charge to students.
Q11	The organization provides instructional services primarily to adults.
Q12	Provides instructional services primarily to those identified by the National Adult Literacy Survey (NALS) as functioning at Levels I and II.
Q13	The organization has a written policy articulating the nature of student-centered instruction.
Q14	The organization provides instructional services primarily through the use of volunteers.
Q15	The organization provides LVA approved tutor training.
Q16	The organization implements, monitors and evaluates a Tutor Certification Process.
Q17	The organization develops, monitors and evaluates an annual program plan for the intake and support of tutors and students.
Q18	The organization provides an individual plan of instruction for each student to match individual needs, interests, and goals.
Summary of Scored Standards Organization:
S1	The organization establishes and implements a system for board/advisory board (group) recruitment, orientation, ongoing education and evaluation.
S2	The organization develops an annual plan with goals and objectives to address program, community relations, and fund development.
S3	The organization seeks to involve students and volunteers effectively in all levels of the organization.
S4	The organization establishes and reviews local policies and procedures which provide for the safety of students and volunteers.
Finance and Personnel:
S5	The organization regularly develops and distributes financial records reflecting the organization's position in relation to established budgetary goals.
S6	The organization provides a plan and budget for all staff development for paid and volunteer staff.
S7	The organization implements, monitors and evaluates a Tutor Trainer Recertification Process.
Program:
S8	The organization utilizes a community needs assessment on a regular basis.
S9	The organization seeks community linkages.
S10	The organization produces public relations materials that promote the value and dignity of individuals served.
S11	The organization has a system in place to document student progress in meeting individual needs and goals, and in achieving literacy competencies.
S12	The organization provides a system for maintaining confidentiality of students, if requested.
S13	The organization has a system in place to measure the retention of tutors and students.
S14	The organization implements, monitors and evaluates a Tutor Recertification Process.