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Here Are Three Things We Offer:

Parenting Education

A variety of parent classes are planned throughout the year and are held on Mondays, 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Sessions for discussion include:
 
ï the learning process
ï creating an environment that supports achievement
ï effective ways to encourage, praise, and communicate!

Learning Skills Development For Parents and Grandparents

U.S. Citizenship Classes For Lao Speakers
(Open to Other Language Groups)
Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

This course stresses the importance of regular school attendance, and teaches effective study and homework strategies. It develops a parent's capacity of comprehension in the areas of English, Literacy, Geography, U.S. History, and Government as they link to the overall political structure and educational system in the United States. This course is a foundation for successfully completing the U.S. Citizenship examination and interview process.

English Learner

Community-Based English Tutoring Program
Morning Session: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Evening Session: Monday through Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

This class provides English As a Second Language (ESL) instruction to parents to enable them to help their children succeed in school. The teacher also models strategies for reading to children, helping them with homework, and other activities that lead to success in school. In exchange for the no cost sessions, attendees pledge to tutor a student who is also an identified English Learner. Free childcare is provided.
 
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