Education
El Centro Hispano’s Education Department aims to expand educational opportunities and spaces for intellectual growth and personal development of Hispanic/Latino/Latinx community members, from childhood to adulthood.
We focus on school readiness & achievement and adult education
- Increasing school readiness, performance, and achievement for Hispanic/Latino/Latinx students in K-12 grades and college.
- Improving basic literacy skills/secondary or a high-school education and work skills among Hispanics/Latino/Latinx adults.
- Expanding the capacity of academic institutions, educators, parents, and education leaders to promote and assure the learning and achievement of Hispanic/Latino/Latinx community members.
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Adult Programs
COMPUTER
Our lessons cover essential skills like email creation, document and spreadsheet management, Google Suite, internet navigation, and Zoom proficiency.
SPANISH
We offer interactive Spanish classes for beginners to conversational levels, taught by native speakers for both organizations and community members.
HiSET
HiSET classes cover Reading, Writing, Science, Social Studies, and Math, to prepare students for the High School Equivalency Test and earn their diploma.
ESL
Our dynamic acquisition classes offer Spanish-speaking adults the opportunity to learn and improve their basic and conversational English skills.
PLAZA COMUNITARIA
It offers free literacy, elementary and secondary education for youth and adults using the INEA curriculum from Mexico, recognized across Latin American countries.
ADVOCACY IN EARLY EDUCATION
We engage Latine parents of children in dialogues on early education issues, fostering participation in state-level decision tables.
FAMILY ACADEMY PROGRAM
It facilitates family understanding of the school & university system through workshops, providing academic tools for impact.
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The Spanish Language Institute
Whether you’re looking to enhance your language skills for travel, work, or personal enrichment, our classes provide a supportive environment with experienced instructors and a curriculum focused on real-world application.
Children Programs
Tutoring Program
Our tutoring program helps strengthen Reading and Math abilities and improves children’s grades in school.
Summer Camps
Our camps offer opportunities for children to explore the world through art, field trips, and more.
Reading Groups
This program aims at creating habits and reading experiences between mother and child.
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Make an impact
We’re always looking for amazing volunteers with a passion for mentoring students! Join us!
FAQs
- How Can I Register To Classes? Please register in the respective class form. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email us.
- Do I Need To Be Latinx/Latine/Hispanic To Participate In Classes And Programs? No, you don’t. Everyone is welcome!
- Where Can I Get More Information? Please email us to lhickey@elcentronc.org or call (919) 687-4635 x 131
