The nation’s first evidence-based training emphasizes the critical role parents play in getting their child’s education off to a great start

DENVER – The City and County of Denver, through the Office of Children’s Affairs and Denver Great Kids Head Start, tomorrow will honor and recognize parents who participated in the first “Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors” with a final graduation ceremony.

Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors is the nation’s first evidence-based comprehensive training program developed by and for Latino parents with children ages 0-5. The program emphasizes the critical role parents play in launching their child’s education. The curriculum and training sessions are completely conducted in Spanish and designed to develop early literacy, foster school readiness, and strengthen parental behaviors that lead to better outcomes for families and children.

The City and County of Denver piloted this program in the Westwood neighborhood and will be honoring the first 10 participating parents who have successfully completed the training.

What:
Graduation ceremony honoring Latino parents who have completed a 10-week training program to understand the critical first role they play in their child’s education.

When:

Friday, May 27, 2016, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Where:

Athmar Recreation Center, 2680 W. Mexico Ave, Denver, CO 80219

Who:
Catholic Charities

Denver Head Start Delegate Agencies

Denver Police Department

Denver Public Schools

Mile High United Way

Representative Susan Lontine

Padres y Jovenes Unidos

Event Translation and Interpretation:

The event will be conducted completely in Spanish with interpretation available in English.

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