2008 FSA Peer-to-Peer Training: José Martí Child Development Center

November 13 - 14, 2008

The José Martí Child Development Center (JMCDC) began offering culturally relevant childcare for Latinos since the founding of ECLR in 1972. Since that time, the early learning program has grown to become the first on the West Coast to provide accredited, bilingual/bicultural childhood education. For an average 10 hours per day, preschool-age students learn developmentally appropriate material, so that they enter Kindergarten ready to succeed in school and achieve healthy and successful careers. The educational philosophy at José Martí is deeply rooted in the empowerment of children and working for social justice. By showing children that each culture is valuable, JMCDC builds self-esteem and comfort in a cross-cultural environment.

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• 2008 NCLR/AECF Family Strengthening Awards - Peer-to-Peer Training Sessions Application