Commendations for Waco’s AVANCE Even Start program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Melissa Mireles, Media Relations 210-230-9663 MMireles.nat@avance.org

AVANCE – Waco’s Even Start program receives acclaim from Texas LEARNS and McLennan Community College

WACO, TX – (June 24, 2010) – Though AVANCE – Waco’s Even Start program has only been operating for one year, the education community is taking notice. Texas LEARNS, an organization that provides nondiscretionary grant management functions, program assistance and other statewide support services to Texas Adult Education and Family Literacy Providers has commended the Even Start program for an impressive first year performance.

“You had an outstanding first year. It is unusual for first year programs to implement the program to the degree that you have done so. Congratulations to all of you. Nice work,” writes Elizabeth B. Thompson, Assistant Director and State Even Start and Family Literacy Coordinator of Texas LEARNS.

Texas LEARNS is not the only one with eyes on AVANCE Waco. McLennan Community College’s Adult Education Local Advisory Committee has awarded the Even Start program for “Highest Average Hourly Attendance” of students. The community college provides the program’s Adult Basic Education Instructors.

“The AVANCE – Waco Chapter proudly accepted this recognition for outstanding services. The Waco Chapter and the McLennan Community College, Adult Basic Education Program have been collaborating for the past eight years. Our success can be attributed to the dedication and commitment of both staff,” said Kretcha M. Roldan-Rodriguez, Executive Director of AVANCE – Waco.

In addition to Waco, AVANCE also provides Even Start services in its El Paso chapter.

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