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Educational
& Cultural Programs, Workshops, and Presentations:
Presented at: Schools,
Community & Cultural Centers, Churches, Recreation
Centers, Businesses
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to see our
“Summer
Programs for 2010” Program
Summaries: (Click
on the title for more details and fees.)
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"Parents
Make a Difference in our Schools"
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"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!
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"La
Cultura Cura" The Culture Cures
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"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.
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"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
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Updated
12mar 09
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Making~Connections, Inc. unless otherwise noted.
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