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What is Giving Tuesday?
Giving Tuesday is dedicated to celebrating generosity and encouraging people to give back to their communities. On the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, this year it falls on Tuesday, December 3. This day inspires individuals, families, and organizations to come together to support charitable causes and make a difference in the lives of others.
We invite you to join us in our mission to provide high-quality education and support for children in need through partnership with their families. Your support allows us to provide children with the tools necessary to succeed in school and well beyond.
Every donation, no matter the amount, helps us to provide necessary support to the children we serve to ensure they are successful leaders of tomorrow.
Your contribution of $100 can provide a 4-year-old classroom with art supplies.
Your donation of $1,000 can make field trips in the arts possible for middle-schoolers. Your gift of $10,000 can help expand classroom space. Whether you choose to donate or spread the word about AC4Ed, your support makes a meaningful difference.
Educate. Inspire. Transform.
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What is the next step after submitting an Afterschool interest form?Once the interest form and interview are completed, your information is then submitted to the Selection and Enrollment Specialist for further review. The Selection and Enrollment Specialist will place you on the waiting list. Then, you will receive a waitlist letter.
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How do you determine eligibility?Eligibility is determined by a number of factors, including family size and income. In addition to other qualifying indicators, families receiving assistance and those experiencing homelessness are categorically eligible.
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What's the next step after submitting an interest form?Once the interest form and interview are completed, your information is then submitted to a Selection and Enrollment Specialist for further review. We prioritize placement based on families with the greatest need, utilizing our selection and criteria points. If selected, a Selection and Enrollment Specialist will contact you by phone or email to let you know about placement and next steps
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When does open enrollment for Early Head Start/Head Start begin for the program year?Open enrollment for the Afterschool program begins in July and closes in March.
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How long will I be on the waitlist?The length of time that you will remain on the waitlist may vary. The waiting list is not ranked. We evaluate each upcoming seat to serve the children and families with the greatest need. If selected, a Selection and Enrollment Specialist will contact you by email to let you know about placement and next steps. You can contact us at info@ac4ed.org for questions and further assistance.
Alliance Center for Education provides the following services to Mecklenburg County families:
2) Pre-kindergarten education opportunities focus on preparing four and five year olds to make the seamless transition to Kindergarten. By working with our school partners, we ensure our students are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary
to excel in school.
3) Afterschool education opportunities help reinforce the lessons learned in school and enhance those experiences through curriculum-supporting, hands-on learning opportunities and community-based enrichment.
4) Comprehensive, wrap-around services that focus on the family as a whole. Families with access to resources for an improved
all-around situation, like physical and mental health professionals, can create a better environment for learning.
