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"La Cultura Cura"
*** The Culture Cures ***
School Parent Education Cultural Program
Grades 1 - 12
Program Description:
An interactive eight (8) weekly session, multicultural parent education program promoting Reading, Writing, Math, and Social Studies Skills by teaching families to use their cultural heritage to help students achieve ACADEMIC SUCCESS. Parents learn "best practices" on how to teach and motivate children to learn at home using cultural activities as a resource. The program focuses on Latin American cultural heritage (Mexico, the Caribbean Islands and African cultures); history, geography, art, food, customs, and traditions. We highlight the importance of parent participation in their children's education, increasing parental involvement/volunteers in schools, children’s self-esteem, cultural pride, and cultural diversity and understanding. A ONE TIME STAFF DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATION CAN BE SCHEDULED.
Participants Will:
Learn how to teach math skills in the kitchen while cooking
Learn how to promote writing by creating a booklet of cultural values, family stories, & "dichos" (proverbs)
Promote children’s self-esteem by using music, dance, foods, painting cultural murals, etc.
Learn how to promote reading at home by using storytelling about Indigenous cultures of Latin America and Africa
Learn how the school system works, increase parental involvement, & participate in a school's cultural celebration
Learn how to teach geography, history, cultural mural making, and map drawing
Program Details:
Dates: September 10-December 15 and February 1-May 15
Times: Open
Duration: 2.0 hrs each session
School Fee: $450 for one staff development session or ($2,400- 8 weekly sessions of $300 each)
Attendance Minimum: 5
Attendance Maximum: 30
Bilingual Presentation: Yes
Technical Needs: VCR, Overhead Projector, Tables
Other Info: Preschool children welcomed
Scheduling/Booking:
Call: Dulce Isalguez Parker at (972) 276-4972
Deadline: Two weeks advanced booking.