Guadalupe Center Educational Programs

Charter school: the mission of Guadalupe charter school is to develop our students' basic academic skills as well as the ability and motivation to achieve life-long learning. The school serves up to 300 children in kindergarten through the sixth grade with students receiving individualized instruction. Class sizes are small with a 1:12 instructor-student ratio. The enhanced curriculum is implemented by individualized programming, team-teaching, one-to-one tutoring, computer software Programs, and integration of curriculum into daily activities. Bussing is provided, as are nutritious meals and snacks. The grade school was started in 1970 and became a charter school in 2007.

Preschool program: Guadalupe school's preschool program, which started in 1992, fosters children's love of learning, confidence, and independent thinking through positive child, parent, and teacher relationships, which lead children to reach their full potential in all developmental domains. The preschool program provides services for 120 three and four year old children via center-based instruction, four half days per week. Academic skills are taught by integrating pre-literacy skills and math concepts into everyday life. The instructor-student ratio is 1:6. Children in the preschool program are bussed door to door and are provided with healthy meals and snacks.

Adult education: the adult education program teaches adults with limited english proficiency the language skills needed to better provide for their families, achieve citizenship, and become active contributors to their community. Established in 1966, the program annually serves over 275 adult non-english speaking immigrants and refugees who are responsible for the family's survival and welfare in our community. Classes are offered for six hours per week as part of adult education's three Programs: two Programs are offered in the evenings and one in the morning. Limited transportation and childcare services are provided. The adult education program uses over 150 volunteers annually.

In-home: the in-home program serves 64 children from birth through age three and their families. Parent educators build strong relationships with parents, through which they are able to discuss the strengths and concerns that impact family life. Parent educators teach parents about child development and how that development relates to their child. Each child's development is closely monitored. Year-round, weekly visits foster positive parent-child interactions as they support their child's learning and development. In addition, the program holds monthly parent group meetings where parents have the opportunity to interact with their children and other families in the in-home program.

Toddler beginnings: toddler beginnings provides additional services for children, ages one to three years old, who are concurrently enrolled in the in-home program. A nurturing and literacy-rich environment is provided for up to 22 children, four days per week. Six teachers teach language and literacy development through talking, singing, finger plays, reading, and dramatic play. The instructor-student ratio is 1:3. Parents volunteer a minimum of six times per year and participate in bi-monthly family nights at the school.