King George Learning Center
Academic Tutoring & Compass Day Program
The King George Learning Center was established to help parents support their children locally.
Although we are geographically within an hour’s drive of two major cities there are few resources for children in our immediate area of rural King George, Colonial Beach and Westmoreland County, Virginia.
The aftermath of pandemic learning left many children struggling to keep up with the fast-paced curriculum of an overburdened national school system short on funds and resources.
The post pandemic return to brick-and-mortar schools also had a negative impact upon the mental health of students who had spent nine or more months in quarantine and were then thrust back into the traditional school setting of crowded halls, rigid social structures, academic pressures and behavioral issues instigated by prolonged isolation.
The services offered at KGLC address both factors. We provide academic tutoring for all grades and subjects and the Compass Day Program for students 11-18 years who are in need of a flexible alternative learning environment.
Academic Tutoring
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Individual
60 minutes of one-on-one structured, individualized, direct instruction
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Small Group
60 minutes of structured, individualized, direct instruction with 1-3 students working on the same skill or level
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Study Coaching/Group
60 minutes of a guided session with 1-5 students focused on the same concept for an upcoming assessment or on the same skill, such as, note taking, test taking, executive function, etc.
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Academic Coaching
Study/note taking Skills, Test taking Skills, Executive Function Skills - Organization, Planning, Prioritizing, Working Memory, Task Initiation, Flexible Thinking, Growth Mindset - Persistence, Resilience, Self Confidence, Adaptability
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Adult Literacy & Math Fluency
Reading, Foundational Skills, Fluency, Comprehension, Writing, Handwriting, Grammar, Spelling, Math, Foundational Skills, Computation, Real World Application
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Workshop Series
30-60 minutes of 1-5 students working on a particular topic, such as, handwriting, cursive, reader’s theater etc. for a limited period of time.
Compass Day Program
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Compass provides home schooled students aged 11-18 years a place to pursue academics and interests through a membership-based organization. A staff member will support and facilitate the family provided home school program in an academic environment.
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An alternative education setting for students who need more flexibility due to circumstances such as, medical or mental health issues, pursuit of a passion or sport, apprenticeship, and a need to work at their own pace.
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for ages 11-18 years
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Student is declared a homeschooler with their public school district
The family provides a curriculum for the student to use (guidance is available)
The family enrolls the student as a member of the Compass Day Program
Attendance is not mandatory. The student has the flexibility of attending any time between 9:00 and 3:00 and choosing a one, two, three or four day plan.
Each student will have a mentor to support their current and future academic goals and to facilitate volunteer opportunities, internships or apprenticeships.
