Hub for lifelong learning Now serving 600 students and families, the Centers provide a hub for lifelong learning in the community. Another 45 children are on a waiting list. During the first hour after school, the tutors help children complete their homework. The next two 45-minute sessions offer a variety of cultural, artistic, social and athletic activities. Tutors reinforce learning standards and engage the students in healthy, productive and fun activities.
Children can experience success and build developmental assets.
Our staff look and speak like the students in the programs, so the kids see themselves reflected in leadership roles. Goals at Van Asselt Preliminary goals, said Van Asselt Principal Hajara Rahim, are to provide a safe place for children to be after school hours and to support what's going on in the classroom. The tutors meet with classroom teachers to discuss each child's learning needs. For parents and community members, the Van Asselt Center plans to offer such activities as community dinners, support groups and English as a Second Language classes. Center staff will ensure that these do not duplicate services already offered in the community.