40 years serving low-income immigrant families!
Mission
The mission of The Family Place Public Charter School is to improve the literacy and workplace skills of adults who want to learn English, and improve their income and careers so that they and their families can have a better life, find employment, and become more active in their community. In 2018, The Family Place opened its doors as a DC Public Charter School.
Any adult, 18 years or older, who is a resident of the District is eligible to enroll in free instruction at The Family Place Public Charter School

For more information on the School's Performance and Financials

We are prepared to provide both in-person and distance learning for the 2020-21 school year following Covid-19 prevention measures and baseline requirements.
Read our full Continuous Education and School Recovery Plan for the 2020-21 school year, published on the Office of the State Superintendent of Education.
Educational services



English as a Second Language
We offer three levels of ESL classes from beginning through advanced adult secondary ESL. Students will gain fluency and proficiency to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Foundations of Literacy
This program will improve basic Spanish literacy skills for native speakers. Students can earn a certificate of elementary and secondary education based on the Modelo Educación para la Vida y el Trabajo (MEVyT) [Guideline on Education for Life and Work] from the consulate of Mexico.
Child Development Associate
This is a bilingual program to earn the qualifications to work in a child care facility. Individual whom complete this course will become certified for infants and toddlers care. This is an accredited program based on the Council for Professional Recognition’s competency standards.

English as Second Language
ESL Beginner
In-Person: AM and PM Virtual: EVE
ESL Intermediate
In-Person: AM and PM Virtual: EVE
English as Second Language
ESL Advanced
In-Person: AM and PM
Virtual: EVE
ESL Multilevel
In-Person: EVE
Foundations of Literacy
In-Person: AM and EVE
Child Development Associate
In-Person: AM and PM
(9:00AM and 3:00PM)
*Fridays only
Schedule
*All classes in-person unless otherwise noted

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School Staff

Haley Wiggins
Executive Director

Laurel Kircher
Chief Academic Officer

Fernando Saldaña
Chief Compliance
Officer

Lidia Fleitas
Registrar

Debbie Namovicz
ESL Instructor

Silvia Webel
Foundations of Literacy Instructor

Tony Brun
Foundations of Literacy Instructor