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Academic Intervention Program
 Students are assessed using a web-based diagnostic assessment. Individual learning plans are developed and agreed upon by the parents/guardians. Classroom teachers also receive a copy of the plan. Areas of need are identified by the results.
Students are transported to the Centre on alternate days for 4 hours each week of instruction in reading and mathematics. Individualized instruction is implemented using a combination of e-Learning, or computer programs designed to fit the student. As well as one-to-one instruction utilizing an interactive white board.
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The Directors assembled a team of educational, psychological and technological specialists. Using one-on-one attention, and innovative teaching methods catered to each individual student, KBC initiated a pilot program with St. Richards Primary School.
 The objective is to improve learning and outcomes of a 139 low-performing students in Grade 2-5. By the end of the first year,
85% of the students are expected to improve at least one grade level in reading and math.
The pilot program started on October 2, 2007; and by January 15, 2008, benchmark test results indicate that that the program surpassed the targeted goal.
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Teacher Professional Development
 19 teachers, who are directly involved with the 139 students, meet after-hours once a week for professional development. |
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Parents Night
 Parents are asked to come to the Centre once a month to discuss individual progress, and to participate in programs to enhance and tighten the bond between parent, student and school. Parents are also able to improve their marketable skills at no cost to them. |
In October 2007, The KBC Learning Directors, who are educational and technological specialists, saw the need to expand their educational services from their headquarters in Washington D.C. to their island homeland of Jamaica. 
