"Parents Make a Difference in our Schools"

"Bringing Parents & Schools Together"
(Helping Families from Elementary to College)

Parents:

A seven (7) - session series of interactive parent educational workshops and presentations. The program focuses on teaching parents "best practices" and techniques to help their children be successful in school. Program goals are to increase parental involvement in their children's education, in schools and in the community. Parents will learn parenting skills, how to motivate their children to learn at home, promote reading, writing, good study habits, organization, decision making skills, and how the school system works.

Also available for Staff Development!

Celebrating Cultures! A fun hands-on, eight (8) weekly sessions, multicultural education program exploring Latin America, Mexico, and Caribbean Island cultural heritage coming from Indigenous (Aztec, Maya, Inca), European and African cultures. Art and Culture are used as resources to increase academic success. Self-esteem and cultural pride are increased by connecting and honoring cultural heritages. The program promotes Reading, Math, Writing, Social Studies, Music, Dance, and cultural diversity understanding. Students create a Cultural Mural and Journal of their cultural experiences. * Parent participation is welcomed.

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

Grades: 1-12

"La Cultura Cura", The Culture Cures. Parent Involvement Education Series. An interactive 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 FOR TEACHERS, COUNSELORS, PTA MEMBERS, ETC.

"Quinceañera" (A Cultural Rite of Passage)

"Quinceañera"/Rites of Passage - A 4 session cultural education program that explores the Latin American customs and traditions of young girls "coming of age" and their connections with their cultural values. The program teaches the importance of staying in school, preparing for college, and becoming responsible young adults. The program focuses on goal setting, decision making, leadership skills, self-esteem, and self confidence. Reading, writing, art, and history are promoted through cultural education activities. PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS ARE WELCOMED TO PARTICIPATE.

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

Grades: 6 - 12

"CaribbeanRoots” Cultural Education Program

Take a journey to the Caribbean Islands and learn about their rich cultural heritage. Students will experience hands-on cultural activities that include art, music, dance, 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 and the USA. This program can be presented in four (4) weekly sessions(1.5 hours each) or ONE TIME 2.0 hours session. (single presentation)

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

Grades: 1- 12