Cohort 4 completed three workshops hosted and facilitated by Education Service Center (ESC) 6. Mike Martindale from ESC 6 led the training sessions on the framework of the Community Partnerships Grant. Mr. Martindale shared his expertise and guided grantees and their technical assistance providers in project planning, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability.   

                       

               

  • 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