Our Mission
Our 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
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.
Schedule
English as Second Language
ESL Beginner
12:00 – 3:00pm
Monday – Thursday
ESL Intermediate
8:30 – 11:30am
Monday – Thursday
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English as Second Language
ESL Advanced
12:00 – 3:00pm
Monday – Thursday
ESL Multilevel
6:00 – 9:00pm
Monday – Thursday
Foundations of Literacy
8:30 – 11:30am
Monday – Thursday
6:00 – 9:00pm
Monday – Thursday
Child Development
9:00 – 3:00pm
Friday
School Staff
Haley Wiggins
Executive Director
Laurel Kircher
Chief Academic Officer
Fernando Saldaña
Chief Compliance Officer
Lidia Fleitas
Registrar
Ana Acevedo
Manager of Operations and Communications
Debora Namovicz
ESL Instructor
Silvia Webel
Foundations of Literacy Instructor
Tony Brun
Foundations of Literacy Instructor
Sara Shenk Moreno
Employment Specialist