Age Specific

Program 1: Birth to Three Program

My First Years / Mis Primeros Años is a program for parents with children ages birth to three. It supports the notion that parents are their child's first teacher and introduces parents to concepts of language development, child development and basic parenting skills.

Click here to view sample page of a book used in this program My Animals / Mis Animales by Rebecca Emberly.

Program 2: Two to Five Program

I am Ready / ¡Listo! is a program for parents with children ages two to five. Its focus is to establish a daily reading routine by the time their child enters kindergarten. It teaches parents how to use books to teach their children early literacy skills such as letter recognition, numeracy, colors and shapes.

Click here to view sample page of a book used in this program The Spots On The Jaguar / Las manchas en el Jaguar by Tom Luna.

Program 3: Five to Ten Family Reading Program

Family Stories / Cuentos Familiares is a program for the entire family. The books are for early readers ages five to ten but also can be enjoyed by the entire family. This course provides parents with a forum to discuss parenting concerns, education, family goals and traditions. It encourages a daily reading routine and supports parental involvement at their child's school.

Click here to view sample page of a book used in this program Family Stories by various authors.

Program 4: Middle and High School College Awareness Program

Graciela's Dream / El Sueno de Graciela introduces families to the college-going process and demonstrates how to turn the dream of college into a reality. This effective interactive parent-student program is designed to provide English Language Development opportunities while building early college awareness by exploring the cultural and familial situations that arise within Latino families.

Click here to view sample page of the book used in this program Graciela's Dream by Max & Katherine Benavidez.

 

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