Our comprehensive programs are designed to address the diverse needs of our community, providing opportunities for growth, learning, and development at every stage.
A year-long journey of cultural pride, civic awareness, and personal development. Monthly themes and mentorship structure foster leadership and family engagement.
Participants engage in a structured year-long journey with monthly themed activities, regular mentoring sessions, and family engagement opportunities. The program culminates in a celebration ceremony highlighting participants’ achievements and growth.
This program is designed specifically for youth ages 11-14. New cohorts begin each September with limited spaces available.
Designed to build joy and access in family literacy. Our campaign includes free books, author events, read-alouds, and digital storytelling—all rooted in cultural relevance and celebrating diverse voices.
Through these initiatives, families develop stronger reading habits at home, children gain greater access to diverse literature, and communities build a culture that celebrates literacy and storytelling.
Activities run throughout the year with special events during school breaks. Book distributions occur quarterly, and digital resources are available to all participating families.
Our Parent-Educator Leadership Dialogues create collaborative spaces where parents, teachers, administrators, and community leaders can engage in meaningful conversations about educational challenges and opportunities. These structured dialogues build bridges between home and school environments.
Dialogues are facilitated by trained moderators who create a safe space for honest and productive conversations. Sessions include targeted discussion topics, collaborative problem-solving activities, and action planning for implementation.
Dialogues are held monthly during the school year, with special intensive workshops offered during summer months. All community members with interest in education are welcome.
We are committed to measuring the effectiveness of our programs and continuously improving our approaches. Our evaluation framework helps ensure that we’re making a meaningful impact and using resources efficiently to serve our community.
Evaluation results directly inform program adjustments and developments, ensuring we’re responsive to community needs and maximizing positive outcomes for participants.
We share evaluation results with stakeholders and the broader community through annual impact reports and community presentations.
CJ Prentiss Educational Resource Center accepts students from age 10-17 years old.
The short answer is no. CJ Prentiss Education Resource Center provides assistance with evaluating students. If your students requires professional assessments, you may have to use your medical insurance to have you child evaluated. We may be able to provide direction on medical professionals who are highly capable to providing needed services.
CJ Prentiss Education Resource Center mission and goal are to assistance parents with creating healthy learning environments for the child(ren). This is a key goal of the resource center.
We welcome volunteers with various skills and interests! You can get involved by helping with our youth programs, assisting at events, providing administrative support, or sharing your expertise in a specific area. To become a volunteer, please fill out our volunteer form on the website, and we’ll contact you to discuss opportunities that match your interests and availability.
Absolutely. You can make a donation through our website using our secure donation platform powered by Zeffy. We accept one-time donations as well as recurring monthly contributions. You can also donate by check made payable to “CJ PRENTISS Education Resource Center” and mailed to our address. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us continue our important work. Look for the green donation button in the top right corner of the website.
Yes, we value partnerships with businesses and organizations that share our commitment to education and community empowerment. Partnership opportunities include event sponsorship, program funding, in-kind donations, and collaborative programming. Please contact us through our website to discuss potential partnership opportunities.