Five main programs encompass this area:

ASC P.A.D.R.E.S. PARENTS ACADEMIES (Parents Advancing the Readiness for Educational Success). The program focuses in improving parenting education to preserve the family unity, values and beliefs and cultural identity while understanding and accepting the values the new society offers. Twice a month, workshops, trainings and or specific activities are offered on

• Parenting skills
• Parent-child bonding activities
• Guidance and information on cultural sensitive issues
• Identification and support of children with special needs
• Healthy marriages orientation
• Related topics

ASC FAMILY SERVICES. Families and individuals are offered support in meeting their most basic needs through:

• Case management services
• Referrals to appropriate resource agencies
• Family support groups
• Orientation and guidance to understand the American education, social and economic systems

ASC AFTER SCHOOL “EAGLES “ PROGRAM designed to help children coming from homes where English is not their first language, through a comprehensive program offered five days every week throughout the school year (Monday through Friday) in the afternoons.

• Available for students from K through 8th grades.
• Culturally proficient trained and supervised tutors/mentors work individually with the children.
• Qualified teachers provide reading and math instruction.
• Parents are committed to participate in the Parents’ Academies
• The comprehensive program consists of activities that
  • Help with homework
  • Promote problem-solving and high order thinking skills through special projects.
  • Develop reading and math skills
  • Improve English proficiency through technology based programs
  • Promote physical activity through sports and recreation
  • Encourage sensitivity towards the arts by participating in the Folkloric Dance Group “Viva América”, singing, elaboration of crafts, developing drawing skills, etc.)
  • Partake in discussion groups on different topics
  • Include individual evaluation to ensure progress
  • Offer supplementary cultural and social activities

ASC ADULT EDUCATION provides opportunity to individuals to improve in their education through specific courses that include:

• English as a Second Language
• Spanish
• Computer software applications
• Aerobics
• Computer software applications
• Temporary courses on different areas as cooking, sewing, knitting, crafts, etc.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS. ASC offers innovative educational seminars in the areas of Human Relations, Health and Education. ASC seminars focus on the development of skills and abilities that people need to establish work, service or interpersonal healthy relationships. ASC Seminars are

• Highly interactive
• Conducted by experienced professionals
• Based on the most updated proven research
• Tailored to your work culture and time constraints
• Designed for groups of 35 or fewer participants to encourage participation
• All programs are customized to specific group audiences
• Client trust and respect is paramount
• Client satisfaction is our main goal
• Cost-effective (program cost available on request)

Currently offering:

a. Identifying and helping to the depressed
b. Successful mediation
c. Long lasting successful marriages
d. From cultural awareness to cultural proficiency
e. Improved Communication
f. More topics upon request