The Learning Center - Trinity Christian School | K-12 Private Christian School serving Northern VA

About the Learning Center

The Learning Center, which is housed in the Gryphon’s LAIR (Learning Assistance and Institutional Resources) on our school campus, is full of resources that help students with learning differences realize their fullest academic and social potential.

Trinity's desire is to help students know their unique gifts as given by God and to celebrate areas of weakness as opportunities to grow. Our team is inspired to help students realize their full potential and discover success at every level.

We know that not all students learn in the same way. Showing students different approaches and providing them with proven educational tools can empower them to become successful independent learners.

Learning Center Services

Math and Writing Labs*

Application for accommodations through CollegeBoard*

Accommodations plans for students with a diagnosed disability**

Content Tutoring

NILD Educational Therapy

NILD Search and Teach

Executive Function Study Hall

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

*Included in tuition and available to Upper School students only.

**Included in tuition and available to all students.

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Math and Writing Labs

The Math and Writing Labs provide Upper School students (Grades 7 - 12) with assistance from teachers and student tutors on writing assignments and math concepts. During writing lab appointments, students can receive help with any stage of a writing assignment, regardless of the subject. During math lab appointments, students can solve problems with their tutor or clarify the concepts and methods taught in their math class. Math and English teachers supervise all student tutors during appointments and provide clarification and extra support where needed.

Included in Upper School tuition

Content Tutoring

NILD Educational Therapy

Grade 2-12

NILD educational therapy addresses the underlying causes of learning difficulties. Based on neuropsychological testing, certified educational therapists plan dynamic, mediated learning interventions that develop core academic skills and critical thinking. These explicit, systematic, one-on-one sessions challenge students with learning differences through discovery-based reasoning, guided practice in skills and strategies, interactive language development, specific feedback, and opportunities for self-regulation. The distinct goal of NILD educational therapy is to promote life-long, independent learners who grow in confidence and competence in the classroom. NILD therapy is for Grade 2 through Grade 12, and students receive two 75-minute sessions per week for the duration of the school year.

Additional fee required

NILD Search and Teach

For Kindergarten - Grade 2

Search and Teach is an early intervention program designed to meet the educational needs of Kindergarten and Grade 1 students before they experience the frustration of learning failure. Students receive one-on-one instruction twice a week for 40 minutes on readiness skills including auditory processing and visual-motor skills necessary for academic success. Prerequisites: Referral.

Additional fee required

Executive Function Study Hall

Executive function study hall and coaching are designed to develop the essential skills needed to be successful in Trinity’s rigorous academic program. Skills targeted through this program include planning, organization, time management, self-advocacy, task initiation, note-taking, and motivation. Students work with an executive function coach to target their areas of academic weakness and develop a growth mindset. Fifth and sixth-grade students receive two-to-one coaching twice a week for 40-minutes before or after school. Seventh through twelfth-grade students receive six-to-one coaching in a study hall setting, two to three 75-minute sessions per week for the length of the school year.

Students in Executive Function Study Halls discover the ability to:

make plans
keep track of time
finish work on time
monitor more than one thing at once

meaningfully include past knowledge in discussions
engage in group dynamics
evaluate ideas
reflect on their work

advocate for themselves
use test-taking strategies
practice study strategies

Additional fee required

ESOL

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) is a program that provides one-on-one instruction for students whose primary or home language is not English. Based on the results of the WIDA Screener, the ESOL coach plans opportunities for English language learners to practice reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. ESOL coaching aims to create strong family partnerships to promote academic success and social inclusiveness for all students. ESOL tutoring is for Kindergarten through Grade 6 students for two or four 40-minutes sessions per week. ESOL Coaching is for Grades 7 through 12 and meets for two 40-minute or one 75-minute sessions per week during the school year.

Additional fee required

TCS Parents should log in to the Parent Portal for additional resources on the Learning Center.

Meet our Team

Mrs. Jenna Bailey, M.Ed.
Learning Engagement Specialist

Mrs. Suzanne Hulbert, M.Ed., P.C.E.T.
Upper School Student Services Coordinator and NILD Therapist

Mrs. Christy Kruger, M.A.
Administrative Assistant, The Learning Center

Mrs. Jennifer Lam, M.Ed., P.C.E.T.
ESOL Coordinator & Coach and NILD Therapist

Mrs. Wendy Langan, B.S.
Executive Function Coach

Mrs. Jonnie Miller, M.Ed.
Lower School Student Services Coordinator

Dr. Kim Miller, Ed.D.
Assistant Head of School for Academics

Mrs. Kara O'Malley, B.A.
Executive Function Coach

Mrs. Jennifer Ubelhart, B.A.
Executive Function Coach

Mrs. Karen Van Raaphorst, M.A.
Executive Function Coach

Mrs. Angela Wolf-Ramnanan, M.A.L.A.
Executive Function Coach, NILD Educational Therapist, and ESOL

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