"Parents Make a Difference in our Schools"

"Bringing Parents & Schools Together"
Parent Involvement

A series of six (6) interactive educational workshops for parents and school personnel to increase parental involvement in their schools. The program teaches "best practices" for working with families in school. The program covers parenting skills, leadership skills, how to motivate children to learn at home, how the school system works, school/parental rights & responsibilities, and how to use school, District, & community resources.    
Also available for Staff Development!

"La Cultura Cura"
         The Culture Cures

An eight (8) session Multicultural After-School Enrichment Program of hands-on educational activities. Students learn about Latin America cultural heritage; history, geography, cultural customs, traditions, art, music, dance, painting, mask making, storytelling, and foods. Students learn to embrace their rich cultural heritage and increase their self-esteem. Community artists from different part of Latin America are invited to participate and share their cultural experiences and talents. The program focuses on exploring the cultural diversity coming from Indigenous, African, and European cultures. Parents are welcomed to participate with their children.

TEKS: Social Studies, History, Geography, Reading, Writing, Culture, Art, Music, & Dance

Grades: 1-12

"La Cultura Cura", The Culture Cures. Parent Involvement Education Series. This program is also presented as an eight (8) session parent education program to increase parents participation in the schools. Parents learn how to use their cultural heritage as a strength to help their children increase their self-esteem and be successful in school. Parents are taught to identify family and cultural values as a strength and promote learning at home (math, reading, and social studies) using the cultural background as a pool of resources. Parents also learn parenting and communication skills, how to teach their children decision-making skills, and learn how to prevent high risk behaviors by promoting family and cultural values. All cultures are welcome to participate in this program. Teachers and school staff are encouraged to participate.

"Daughter-Education Connections"
(Rights of Passage to Adulthood)

A six (6) weeks educational workshop for adolescent girls that teaches "Rights of Passage" responsibilities, leadership skills, goal setting, college preparation, and how they can use their cultural customs and traditions as a guide to better prepare them for their Quinciañera (Coming of Age) celebration. The program's goals are to help girls focus on education, attending college, increasing self-esteem, learning decision making skills, and connecting them with the importance of understanding cultural and family values. The program will address peer pressure, human growth and development, and having positive role models.

TEKS: Reading, Writing, Art, History, Culture, Life Skills

“Caribbean Roots" Culture Program

A five (5) weeks after-school cultural enrichment program about the Caribbean Islands and the blending of cultures. Students will experience hands-on, fun learning that includes art, music, & dance. The program takes the students through a cultural journey to learn history, geography, customs, and traditions coming from Indigenous (Taino), European and African cultures. The program highlights the discovery of America by Europeans and the cultural connections with Africa.... A ONE TIME SESSION CAN ALSO BE SCHEDULED (single presentation).

TEKS: Social Studies, Geography, History, Culture , Art, Music, Dance

Grades: 1- 12