Academic Coaching and Comprehensive Educational Support Services
The Academic Coaching and Comprehensive Educational Support Services program aims to provide high-impact individualized academic support for college students through professional tutoring in reading skills, study strategies, time managment and academic writing/editing.
Program Description
- This optional, fee-based program is designed for students with learning disabilities, ADHD, or other documented disabilities, but is open to any WVWC student.
- Services include one-on-one tutoring with professional tutors trained to address the unique challenges faced by students in higher education.
- Core areas of focus:
- Reading assistance (including strategies for comprehension and retention)
- Study skills (active reading, note-taking, test preparation)
- Time management and organization
- Academic Tutoring
- Writing and editing support.
Services Provided
- Weekly individual sessions with an academic coach
- Special emphasis on time management, motivation, notetaking, and planning.
- Assistance with editing and organizing papers.
- Sessions on test-taking strategies and memory techniques.
- Campus resource referrals (e.g., Writing Center, Counseling).
- Use of graphic organizers, checklists, and explicit instructional techniques.
Fee Structure
- Semester fee based on the number of hours per week
- Partial scholarships can be made available for qualifying students depending on institutional resources.
- $550 for one hour a week for the semester (approximately 15 sessions)
- Additional sessions per week will be discounted as follows:
- $1000 per 2 sessions a week for the semester
- $1350 per 3 sessions a week for the semester
- $1600 per 4 sessions a week for the semester
- $2000 per 5 sessions a week for the semester
Eligibility
- Priority given to students with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability or ADHD, but the program is open to other students as capacity allows.
Staffing
- Professional academic coaches/strategic content tutors with differing backgrounds.
- Professional reading specialist to provide interventions for students with need
Assessment and Outcomes
- Regular assessment of student progress (GPA monitoring, satisfaction surveys).
- Individual progress reviews conducted every academic year.
- Ongoing feedback from students to tailor services and address emerging needs.