The López Family
Like any working parent, Agustina López was always busy. Then one day, she received a phone call from about PCEP.
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Casanova Family
Marta Casanova was introduced to AVANCE by a family friend who suggested she attend PCEP.
La CEO de AVANCE habla sobre el bilingüismo y el aprendizaje en dos idiomas en Newsweek
Dr. Teresa Granillo, AVANCE CEO, recently authored an article on bilingualism and dual-language learning as a member of the Newsweek Expert Forum, “Uplift Bilingual Children by Dispelling Myths and Improving Dual-language Learning.” In the article, Dr. Granillo draws on recent research and AVANCE’s work with advocacy organization UnidosUS to describe how negative attitudes toward bilingualism impact … Leer más
AVANCE + Head Start + Early Head Start = 28 años de éxito
In 1964, the US government, driven by new research on the impact of poverty, particularly on education, tasked an expert panel with developing a program to support the development of disadvantaged preschool children. What emerged was the Head Start program, initially launched in 1965 as a summer catch-up program to improve school readiness. A year … Leer más
AVANCE presentará en el Simposio de Dos Generaciones en Puerto Rico
AVANCE is pleased to announce that Chief Executive Officer Dr. Teresa Granillo and Chief Operating Officer Sonia Dominguez have been invited to speak at a symposium hosted by the Instituto del Desarrollo de la Juventud (IDJ) in Puerto Rico. Gathering officials from public, private, and nonprofit organizations that serve low-income families, this first symposium, Modelos … Leer más
AVANCE comparte recurso de Educación Fiscal para Proveedores de Cuidado Infantil familiar en Texas
It’s tax season once again, and there are only a few days left before the April 18 deadline. Tax season can be stressful and confusing for home child care providers. AVANCE has teamed up with the Texas Workforce Commission and Civitas Strategies Early Start to release an informational tax filing video. The video will help … Leer más
CEO de AVANCE, Dra. Teresa Granillo, se une al Newsweek Expert Forum
Dr. Teresa Granillo, CEO of the nationally-recognized, Texas-based nonprofit organization AVANCE, has been accepted to the Newsweek Expert Forum, an invitation-only community of well-respected senior executives, speakers, authors, and academics from various industries, including business, social issues, environment, economics, government, education, health, sciences, and more. The forum provides members a supportive community for sharing expertise … Leer más
AVANCE PCEP : Evolución e innovación durante 50 años
Introduction In 1973, Dr. Gloria Rodriguez founded AVANCE to serve Latino families in San Antonio, Texas. When services began on the city’s west side, Dr. Rodriguez and her small team were using a model being piloted in Dallas at the time called the AVANCE Neighborhood Intervention Program, which included a Mother-Infant Program and a Tutor … Leer más
New Profit invierte en AVANCE para avanzar en la equidad y oportunidad
New Profit, the nonprofit venture philanthropy fund headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, has selected Texas-based AVANCE to join its portfolio of organizations. The announcement comes as New Profit nears its 25th anniversary and is expanding its efforts to advance equity and opportunity in America by supporting innovative organizations with the potential for systemic social impact. New … Leer más
AVANCE Toy Making: The Power of Play
AVANCE Toy Making: The Power of Play Since the inception of AVANCE, toy making has been a critical component of the Parent-Child Education Program (PCEP). During toy making lessons, parents learn how to create educational toys from household items that promote play and learning in the home. Upon completion of each toy, instructors give parents … Leer más