CANDIDATE FOR ACCREDITATION

The Family Place PCS is pursuing accreditation from The Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS). Accreditation is an improvement process and an accountability system that schools undergo to evaluate their commitment to their mission, vision, and values. In May 2023, MSA-CESS offered TFPPCS accreditation candidacy. The Family Place PCS accepted and now begins the self-study phase of the process.

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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

Our Core Values

All reasons for learning are valid. 

Our learners set their own goals and work towards them.

We are a place of welcome.

Our school provides a safe and accepting learning environment.

We are more than an educational institution.

We build community.

Our agencies provide resources to meet students' basic needs.
Our two-generational model supports students with young children.

Our learners enrich each other, our school, and their DC neighborhoods.

Courses

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.

This is a bilingual program to earn the qualifications to work in a child care facility. Individuals who complete all of the requirements listed below will become certified in the care of infants/toddlers or preschool-aged children or home visiting. With the certification, these individuals will be able to work as qualified professionals in schools, child care centers, and home daycares.

This is an accredited program based on the Council for Professional Recognition’s competency standards.