Alexandria Tutoring Consortium

Our Vision: Every child in Alexandria can read and succeed!

Alexandria Tutoring Consortium (ATC) helps kindergarten, first, and second grade students in Alexandria City Public Schools learn to read.  Last year, 90% of our students met or exceeded year-end reading benchmarks.  We deliver state-of-the-art, phonics-based literacy support using "Book Buddies", a peer-reviewed tutoring program developed at the University of Virginia’s School of Education.  Classroom teachers select students for tutoring.  ATC’s staff of professional educators coordinates all aspects of the program, training volunteer tutors and providing them with materials tailored each week to meet individual student reading needs.  Book Buddies one-on-one tutoring occurs during the school day, October through May.   

ATC has programs in every public elementary school in the City of Alexandria, on track to deliver over 11,000 tutoring sessions to 300 students in 2025-2026!  

Book Buddies tutoring works, but we need your help.

1) Donate!  It takes approximately $1,600 per year to teach one child and we would love your help.  Any donation is greatly appreciated.

2) Volunteer!  If you are interested in tutoring, please visit alexandriatutors.org to learn more or register.

Thank you for your consideration.  We're happy to answer any questions you may have.
office@alexandriatutors.org or 703-549-6670 ext. 119