35th Annual Conference
April 17 - 18, 2009
Lighting the Way for a Diverse Student Population
The Westin Gaslamp Quarter
San Diego, CA
Conference Details
Call for Proposals


*About ACTLA*

The Association of Colleges for Tutoring and Learning Assistance (ACTLA) was founded in 1973 as the Association of California Colleges for Tutoring and Learning Assistance (ACCTLA). The organization specifically addresses the interests of college and university tutoring and learning assistance programs.

*ACTLA Mission Statement*

The Association of Colleges for Tutoring and Learning Assistance (ACTLA) is dedicated to the improvement of diverse college and university tutoring and learning assistance services. Education and development of the professionalism of its members, and commitment to the success of all students are at the heart of the association.

Purpose of ACTLA

The purpose of ACTLA is to improve the tutoring and learning assistance programs and services of the colleges and universities through:

  • Sharing ideas and information;
  • Developing tutorial materials, methods, and techniques;
  • Evaluating materials, methods, procedures, and services;
  • Informing the public, college & university administration, and legislative bodies of our goals, programs, and services;
  • Coordinating our goals with other related organizations; and
  • Supporting efforts of individual colleges and universities as they reinforce our goals.

Members of ACTLA

Our members include administrators, staff, instructors, and student tutors who are involved in the areas of tutoring; learning assistance; developmental education; adjunct instruction; reading, writing, math, and learning center operations; and Supplemental Instruction.

Benefits of Membership: Membership Form (word doc. 54 kb)

Your paid membership provides you with the ACTLA Newsletter with information about the Association and informative articles; an invitation to the Annual Conference with workshops, presentations, and keynote speakers; the ability to submit a presentation for the Annual Conference; opportunities to network with other tutorial and learning assistance personnel in your area through Regional Meetings; a Membership Directory; and the Members Only section on website.