FLOC’s Curriculum Focus Groups
Last week a small group of tutors participated in a focus group about the Neighborhood Tutoring Program’s Elementary Reading Curriculum.
A Huge Thank You to First Book DC!
It’s never too early to start thinking about the 7th Annual FLOC Book Festival! Luckily, First Book DC didn’t think so, either! FLOC is the recipient of a generous gift from First Book DC to purchase books from the organization’s online store.
Career Shadow Experiences for High School Scholars
Do you love what you do? Now’s the perfect time to share your passion for your job with a high school Scholar.
Meet Dylan from the OEC’s Leaders In Action Program
When I asked Dylan, a 6th grader at Harpers Ferry Middle School in our Leaders In Action program, why he enjoys attending our weekly program, he had many reasons:
Scholars Ten Years from Now
Our 10th grade Scholars spend the year reflecting on what their lives will be like in ten years. They envision their high school graduation, decide on colleges to attend and graduate from, and determine their career paths.
The Outdoor Education Center’s Health Expo and the 5K Challenge Run
Saturday, April 13th is a busy day for the OutdoorEducationCenter! Our second annual “Just Move It” Health Expo and first the 5K Obstacle Race will both be held at Sam Michaels Park in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.
Remembering Gordon Cosby: FLOC’s First Board President
Rev. N. Gordon Cosby, founder of the Ecumenical Church of the Saviour which called and nurtured FLOC into being, died peacefully in his sleep the morning of March 20, 2013 at age 95.
Meet Stacia Klim
It is Stacia Klim’s first year volunteering as a tutor at FLOC as she started this September, but she’s no stranger to tutoring.
The Neighborhood Tutoring Program’s SWOT Analysis
In the spring of each school year, the Neighborhood Tutoring Program staff meets as a group to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the program and to make plans for the upcoming school year.
A Closer Look at the Postsecondary Scholars Program
For Love of Children does not stop offering support to its high school graduates after they move away to college. In fact, students who are interested have the opportunity to participate in FLOC’s unique postsecondary program during their undergraduate careers.