Our Literacy Programs include:

  1. ESL (English as a Second language for those already literate in a language other 

      than English. This program  increases language proficiency in reading, writing,

      listening and speaking skills to support participant's civic participation, educational            goals and  economic mobility.

  2. Plazas Comunitarias (PLACOM) a Spanish Literacy certified program by the 

      Department of Education in Mexico includes: 

• Basic Spanish literacy;

• Elementary school study;

• Middle school study;  

  3. GED (General Education Diploma) preparation in Spanish and English;

  4. Citizenship Preparation (Civics, Government and History of US) in English and 

      Spanish and ;

  5. Technology (Computer) Literacy in English and Spanish. 

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Our Life Skills Programs include:

1. FAMA (Folklorico Arts Mentoring Amigos) a Life Skills leadership and mentoring intracultural competence program where children 4-9 years old. It is great so see children involved in dancing while their parents are studying in another activity room. a win/win situation. This program brings constructive feedback & advice while supporting enthusiasm & interest through the Arts. Young students learn how to dance Folklorico dances from Latin America & other countries, & also learning how to sing & play a musical instrument. This builds love, respect & passion; virtues needed to bring successful & productive members of society.

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1. VALFAM (Valores Familiares) A Family Values, a bilingual 2-hour session for parents and their children. This monthly sessions are for immigrant parents who have confronted social barriers and economic challenges. The parenting and coping skills teach their children to develop self-esteem, leadership, problem solving self confidence and help improve their decision-making skills as they learn about respect for rules, rights and responsibilities. 

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​Our Linkages include:

(Indirectly our linkages include to address the needs for jobs, housing, health/medical needs, and transportation by making referrals to these services).

1. Information and Referral (I&R) partnerships

2. Linkages (Links to Community Partners and leveraging resources from other community agencies in support of DCET’s participants

3. Valores Familiares monthly sessions and Volunteerism opportunities which offer a warm and welcoming environment for intergenerational families – children, parents and grandparents

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DCET Program Characteristics

• We develop ways for families to have self-pride and an attitude of "believing in themselves."

• We encourage citizens to continue their education to become valuable members of society

• We offer enrichment educational programs for youth and their families

• We Increase parent literacy skills by offering ESL, GED, Early Literacy and Computer Classes.

• We integrate drug awareness, family violence reduction, and prevention programs.

• We promote the prevention of school dropouts, gang intervention, drugs and alcohol.

• We promote social and leadership skills through mentoring and tutoring in after school      programs.

• We offer fine arts activities enhancing character building, self-confidence and fitness.

• We discuss career exploration.

• We respect Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We accept people’s differences finding a common ground. ​

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