Youth and their families trained through The Education Center will have the knowledge and skills to be frontrunners in their place of education, worship, work, and community. TEC will assist all participants to achieve their career goals through an inspirational program that will challenge them to become informed decision- makers on a scale few can match.
OUR MISSION
The mission of The Education Center is to provide educational services to youth and their families that will prevent the removal of youth from their homes into an out-of-home placement and to assist in the transition to their homes from an out-of-home placement.
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OUR GOALS
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
Below is a short list of some of the programs that The Education Center has to offer:
Parental Solutions - a program for parents and youth designed to reduce adolescent violence, non-compliant/disobedience, and other problematic behaviors in youth. Leadership Program - designed to educate youth and their families in the area of critical thinking, financial awareness, and diversity. Our Leadership Program includes teaching, modeling, problem-solving, and effective communication skills to empower the entire family unit to become productive citizens and change agents. Reintegration Program - a program that addresses the unique needs of individuals released from Juvenile and Adult Correctional Facilities. This population will be provided with comprehensive supportive services to assist them in making a successful and productive reintegration into society. Behavioral Risk Reduction - a program designed to provide the clients with overall education on sexuality and sexual health. Services will include knowledge of sexual laws, refusal skills and making STD prevention strategies. After School Program - an academic based program that provides tutorial services and homework assistance. Behavioral Improvement Center - for students who have been suspended from school 3-5 days. |