Cohort 4 has completed its first full year of grant implementation, demonstrating strong coordination across projects to support students, families, and their communities.

               

  • Group of educators standing around a table sharing ideas.
    Sharing Results
    Discussing results from completing a needs assessment.
  • Group of educators sitting at tables listening to colleagues share project plans..
    Project Ideas
    Grantees presenting the focus of their projects.
  • Educators working together to plan.
    Team Discussions
    Enjoying the planning process

 

Cohort 4 grantee, La Villa ISD, opened their Family and Community Engagement Center earlier this year and recently opened a food market for families. In March, they held a graduation ceremony for their first cohort of adult learners.                      

  • Ribbon cutting for new Family and Community Engagement Center
    Family and Community Engagement Center
    Ribbon cutting ceremony
  • Adult graduates on stage for graduation cerermony as audience looks on
    Graduation
    Graduates earning their medical billing or CDL certifications.
  • Two employees standing next to shelves of groceries.
    Cardinal Market
    Groceries available at the family market
  • Two employees standing next to the meat freezer.
    More Choices
    Meat is available at the market too

                        

 

         

Waelder ISD started Wildcat Academy, a structured after-school enrichment and support program. It grew from targeted interventions into a culture-shifting system that strengthens student connection, removes barriers for families, and expands academic and enrichment access. 

  • Poster board describing the crochet club
    Crochet Club
    A community member dedicates time each week to teach students how to crochet.
  • Students ready to perform a dance routine
    Dance Club
    Students enjoy learning choreography and dancing together
  • Poster board describing the Ukulele club
    Ukulele Club
    Students learn the skill of reading music and playing an instrument
  • Students ready to play their ukuleles.
    Students Perform
    Students play the ukulele and sing.

 

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Cohort 5 is in the first year of the grant. They are using the Community Partnerships Framework for planning their projects, engaging stakeholders, and exploring options for sustainability. 

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ESC 6 CPG Workshop for Cohort 5 

  • Presenter talking to grantees
    Learning the CPG Framework
    Facilitator Mike Martindale from ESC 6
  • Grantees at tables during workshop
    Project Planning
    Teams working together to implement the CPG framework
  • Grantees at tables during workshop
    Collaboration
    Teams learning from each other