Education & Learning
There are programs and workshops for everyone in the family to learn and grow from.
Programs for Parents and their Child (0-6)
Grail Family Services and SOMOS Mayfair offer programs in English and Spanish for families with children 0-6 years of age in a warm and welcoming environment that many community residents consider their “home away from home.”
FOR PARENTS
- Healthy develpment classes for parents with their infant (0-3 years)
- Math & English as a Second Language classes
- Parental workshops to promote learning at home
- Child development classes that focus on cognitive, physical, language skills
FOR CHILDREN
- State Funded Preschool
- Full Day Toddler Center
- Affordable and local child care
- Mentorship program to improve math and reading skills
Reach out to Grail Family Services and SOMOS Mayfair for more information.
CONTACT |
HOURS |
LOCATION |
| Grail Family Services |
Monday-Friday 9am – 5pm |
2003 E. San Antonio Street, San Jose, CA 95116 |
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SOMOS Family Resource Center at Quetzal Gardens |
Monday – Friday 9am – 6pm |
1695 Alum Rock Avenue, Suite 10. San José, CA, 95116 |
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SOMOS Family Resource Center at Chavez Early Learning Center |
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm |
2000 Kammerer Avenue, Room 20. San José, CA, 95116 |
Learning English
ENGLISH FOR CITIZENSHIP
Amigos of Guadalupe offers ESL classes to help prepare students to take the Citizenship test. Classes focus on developing specific language skills such as speaking, pronunciation, listening, vocabulary, reading, grammar, and spelling.
The ESL classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30pm-8:30pm, right after the Citizenship Class.
English for everyday life
Grail Family Services offers English as a second language classes for parents and caregivers to learn English and connect with other caregivers. The class meets on Monday to Friday from 8:30am-11:30am. This class is offered by East Side Union High School District.
Youth Programs
We offer academic support and youth programs for children to prepare for school and to explore their individual interests.
Arts Education Program
The School’s Arts Education Program (AEP) enhances the education of underserved low-income youth in East San José through culturally-specific arts engagement activities and instruction. This includes Summer Camp and the School Year Program.
For more information, contact the Arts Education Program Manager:
Rojana Ibarra
(408) 794-6251
rojana@schoolofartsandculture.org
Environmental Education
Veggielution invites families to the Youth Garden where they offer hands-on activities to learn about the food system, agriculture, and their environment. The Youth Garden is open from 10am-12:30pm every Saturday with free activities that the whole family can enjoy together.
Veggielution’s Environmental Education
647 S King Rd, San Jose, CA 95116
Open: Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Academic Support
Amigos de Guadalupe has several programs that provide excellent learning resources throughout the year.
- After School English and Math Program for elementary school students
- Summer English and Math program for elementary and middle school students
- Scholarship Program that provides $1000 to college students and connects them to a mentor
Amigos de Guadalupe
1897 Alum Rock Avenue #35, San Jose, CA 95116
Monday – Friday, 9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
(408) 341-6080
State-Funded Preschool
Grail Family Services offers a state-funded preschool that provides an engaging, culturally and linguistically appropriate learning environment for 3- and 4-year old children. The preschool provides:
- Supports children’s cognitive, physical, and social emotional learning and development to prepare them for kindergarten
- Provides a variety of activities that enable children to play, learn and grow
- Includes a strong family engagement component to support children’s learning
To enroll your child in a GFS State-funded preschool program, please email jramirez@gfsfamilyservices.org or call (408) 478-5678.
Summer Programs
Many of our agencies offer summer programs for children to learn and have fun!
Summer Academy
Grail Family Services offers a Literacy, Math and Wellness Summer Academy where children will engage in fun hands-on activities, develop necessary socio-emotional skills, feel prepared for the upcoming school year, and participate and enjoy local field trips.
For more information, call the Grail Family Services’ office at (408) 347-7892.
Summer Under the Sun
Amigos de Guadalupe’s Summer Under the Sun program is for students entering Kindergarten through 8th grade. This Program is designed to supplement academic learning and strengthen our community by promoting fellowship and leadership.
For more information, call Amigos de Guadalupe’s office at (408) 341-6080.
Plaza Summer Camp
The School of Arts & Culture at MHP offers a Summer Program that includes two, 4-week Summer Camps. Summer Camp provides 9 daily hours of arts engagement opportunities for youth ages 6 to 12 over a four-week period. Students explore offerings across the arts spectrum.
For more information and how to sign up, email rojana@schoolofartsandculture.org.
Dig Crew
Veggielution offers a 10-week summer internship program for high school students called Dig Crew. During the summer, students are trained to become facilitators of environmental education through leadership. Dig Crew members work in small groups to provide activities for elementary school students.
For more information about the internship, reach out to environmentaleducation@veggielution.org