Organization Name: Academy of International Studies
Organization Overview: To provide a safe, educational community for children and their families, committed to providing students with national academic standards and the social skills needed to compete in a global society while fostering love of technology and the arts.
Language: English,Spanish
Cultures: African-American,All,American,Arabic,Bangaladeshi,Multicultural,Yemeni
Street: 3056 Hanley St.,
State: MI
Zip Code: 48212
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 873-9900
Fax No: (313) 873-9201
Organization Name: Academy of the Americas
Organization Overview: Academy of the Americas – Offering a College-Preparatory, Dual-Immersion, Bilingual Curriculum
Atraer a los estudiantes que quieren ser bilingües y bilíteros para ampliar sus horizontes y remontarse académicamente
Academy of the Americas, a Pre-K to 8 Neighborhood-Centered, Quality School, offers a unique Dual Immersion Bi-lingual Academic Program in Spanish and English within the traditional rigorous curriculum. The Academy works to ensure every child is prepared for a high-performing middle school and high school.
A new high school component, starting with 9th graders, has been added for Fall 2014. The new high school, to be located in Southwest Detroit, will include Spanish Language Immersion and Literature, Honors Classes, Career Exploration beginning in 9th grade, a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, small classes and more!
At the Academy, students take most of their classes beginning in Spanish in the earliest grades and phase in more English at the later grades, helping them to be fully proficient in Spanish by eighth grade. Students begin with 90% instruction in Spanish and 10% in English until they arrive at 50% instruction in Spanish and 50% instruction in English.
Academy of the Americas is also known for its familial, caring, team-oriented atmosphere, where students, teachers, staff, parents and community organizations work together to create a well-run, rigorous program starting in Pre-Kindergarten. The students who attend Academy of Americas have an extremely high rate of high school graduation.
Academy of the Americas High School Brochure_Page_1The caring and highly-qualified teaching staff uses a data-driven approach to ensure each child succeeds. Every child has an Individualized Learning Plan tailored to his or her academic needs and teachers use a variety of assessments to regularly assess students’ progress. Those include STAR Reading, STAR Math, DIBELS, MEAP, MOY, ELPA, and classroom assessments by each teacher.
Academy of the Americas also offers an abundance of extra-curricular activities, including Basketball, Soccer, Girls Volleyball and Archery.
Students take ownership to care for their building, maintain a positive school atmosphere, and ensure safety of their fellow students through a unique, robust Safety Patrol.
The Academy of the Americas, located in warm and inviting building that was formerly St. Hedwig School building in Southwest Detroit, is also wireless and fully equipped for 21st century learning. Technology is incorporated throughout the curriculum, including through the use of Computers, Interactive White Boards and Smart Technology.
Academy of the Americas High School Brochure_Page_2La Academia de las Américas, una Escuela de Pre-Kinder a octavo grado, ofrece una oportunidad única con nuestra Programa Académico Bilingüe de Inmersión Dual en español e inglés en el riguroso plan de estudios tradicional. La Academia trabaja para asegurar que cada niño está preparado para una escuela secundaria de alto rendimiento y de alta calidad.
Los estudiantes toman la mayor parte de sus clases en español comenzando en los primeros grados y en inglés en los grados superiores, ayudándoles a ser plenamente competente en español y ingles para el octavo grado. Los estudiantes comienzan con la instrucción 90% en español y 10% en inglés hasta que lleguen a la instrucción 50% en español y la instrucción 50% en inglés.
La Academia de las Américas es también conocida por su ambiente familiar, el cuidado, orientado al equipo, donde los estudiantes, profesores, personal, padres y organizaciones de la comunidad trabajan juntos para crear un programa bien administrado, rigurosa a partir de Pre-Kindergarten. Los estudiantes que asisten a la Academia de las Américas tienen una muy alta tasa de graduación de la secundaria.
El profesorado atento y altamente cualificado utiliza un enfoque basado en datos para asegurar que cada niño tenga éxito. Cada niño tiene un Plan de Aprendizaje Individualizado adaptado a sus necesidades académicas y los maestros utilizan una variedad de evaluaciones para evaluar periódicamente el progreso del estudiante. Entre ellos se incluyen STAR de la lectura, STAR de las Matemáticas, DIBELS, MEAP, OMJ, ELPA y evaluaciones en el aula por cada profesor.
La Academia de las Américas también ofrece una gran variedad de actividades extra-curriculares, incluyendo baloncesto, fútbol, voleibol de las muchachas y el tiro con arco. La escuela también ofrece Playworks, una organización que enseña a los niños a resolver sus propios conflictos para mejorar el clima escolar dentro y fuera de la zona de juegos, ayudando a transformar el recreo en un tiempo seguro, divertido e incluyente para que los estudiantes puedan regresar a clase listos para aprender.
Los estudiantes se apropien para cuidar de su edificio, mantener un ambiente escolar positivo, y garantizar la seguridad de sus compañeros de estudios a través de una única patrulla estudiantil de seguridad robusta.
La Academia de las Américas, ubicado en un edificio con un ambiente cariñoso que era antes un edificio de la Escuela St. Hedwig en el suroeste de Detroit, también es totalmente equipada para el aprendizaje del siglo 21. La tecnología está incorporada en el currículo, en particular mediante el uso de ordenadores, pizarras interactivas y tecnología inteligente.
Street: 5680 Konkel
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48210
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 596-7640
Fax No: (313) 596-7652
Organization Name: ACCESS Employment & Training
Organization Overview: ACCESS is dedicated to empowering and enabling individuals, families, and communities to lead informed, productive, culturally sensitive and fulfilling lives.
Language: Arabic,English
Cultures: All,American,Arabic,Egyptian,Iraqi,Jordanian,Lebanese,Palestinian,Syrian,Yemeni
Street: 6451 Schaefer Rd
City/Township: Dearborn
State: MI
Zip Code: 48126
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 945-8380
Fax No: (313) 624-9417
Email: nhadous@accesscommunity.org
Organization Name: ACCESS ESL
Organization Overview: ACCESS is dedicated to empowering and enabling individuals, families, and communities to lead informed, productive, culturally sensitive and fulfilling lives. ACCESS’ ESL program offers high quality English classes to adult learners, with 5 class levels for women and 2 class levels for men. Classes run for 2 semesters during the school year (September – December and January – May) and registration is $50 per semester. (Notes: Textbooks are included in registration fees. Classes are separated by gender.)
Language: Arabic,English,Spanish
Cultures: All
Street: 2651 Saulino Ct.
City/Township: Dearborn
State: MI
Zip Code: 48120
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 842-6762
Fax No: (313) 551-0226
Email: amorgan@accesscommunity.org
Organization Name: ACCESS Youth & Education
Organization Overview: ACCESS is dedicated to empowering and enabling individuals, families, and communities to lead informed, productive, culturally sensitive and fulfilling lives.
Language: Arabic,English,Spanish
Cultures: All,Arabic,Egyptian,Hispanic,Iraqi,Jordanian,Latin American,Lebanese,Palestinian,Syrian,Yemeni
Street: 2651 Saulino Ct.
City/Township: Dearborn
State: MI
Zip Code: 48120
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 842-7010
Fax No: (313) 842-5150
Organization Name: ACCESS, Macomb - ESL
Organization Overview: ACCESS is dedicated to empowering and enabling individuals, families, and communities to lead informed, productive, culturally sensitive and fulfilling lives.
Free English classes for job success!
Language: Arabic,English
Cultures: All,Arabic,Chaldean,Iraqi,Multicultural
Street: 4301 E. Fourteen Mile Rd
City/Township: Sterling Heights
State: MI
Zip Code: 48310
Country: USA
Phone: (586) 330-8030; (586) 722-6036
Email: rkazziha@accesscommunity.org
Website: http://www.accesscommunity.org
Organization Name: 简体中文 Detroit Chinese School
Organization Overview: About Us
The American Chinese School of Greater Detroit (ACSGD) is a non-profit educational institution that operates during the school year's weekends. Dedicated to the teaching of Chinese language and culture to residents in the Greater Detroit area, it currently has more than 700 enrolled students , over 25 excellent Chinese language teachers and 20 culture teachers. ACSGD is now Michigan's largest Chinese school, and Michigan's only designated host for the Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì (HSK), China's only national standardized test for Chinese language proficiency in non-native speakers. In 2013, ACSGD was also recognized by the Chinese government as one of the best 'Oversea Model School for Chinese Education'. ACSGD is open on Saturdays in Derby Middle School of Birmingham, Michigan.
Our Classes
ACSGD offers 46 Chinese classes throughout Grades K-11 and bilingual classes. Kindergarteners are taught the basic Chinese Pinyin, while Grades 1-9 follow a well-recognized curriculum through the Zhong Wen textbooks by China's Ji Nan University. Grade 10 classes prepare students for the HSK exam and the Chinese SAT II. Eleventh graders study for the Chinese AP exam. The bilingual classes, designed for students who do not have native Chinese speakers at home, offer five level courses.
Our Enrichments
In addition, annual Chinese Pinyin, speech and writing contests within and outside of ACSGD are organized to promote academic excellence. Besides Chinese language classes, the school also offers 20 cultural classes, including dance, singing, painting, chess, martial arts, basketball, creative writing, math and SAT prep. Lastly, various adult classes such as aerobics, yoga, dance and chorus are offered to the school's parents so that they can receive an enriching experience as well.
Our Parents
Since its founding in 1972, ACSGD has relied on voluntary and active participation of the students 'parents for equitable sharing of expenses, administration and other duties. The school is led by a Parents' Council, a Board of Trustees and an Administrative Committee, all consisting of parent volunteers. The Board of Trustees review and determine the direction and the policy of ACSGD, while the Administrative Committee carries out routine operations in the school. The Parents' Council elects members for the Board of Trustees and the Administrative Committee, and also make suggestions regarding the teaching method and content of the instruction material. ACSGD also organizes regular professional training to all the teachers in order to encourage teaching excellence. This cooperative effort has contributed to the growth of the school.
Mailing other address: ACSGD, PO Box 1173, Troy, MI 48099
美国的中国学大底特律（ACSGD）是一个非营利性的教育机构，在学年的工作的周末。致力于中国语言和文化在大底特律地区的居民的教学，它目前有700多个学生入学，超过25个中国优秀语文教师和20文化教师。 ACSGD现在是密歇根州最大的中国学校，和密歇根州的HànyǔShuǐpíngKǎoshì（HSK），中国唯一的国家级标准化考试在非母语的中国语言能力唯一指定的主机。在2013年，ACSGD也承认中国政府的最佳“海外示范学校，为中国教育”之一。 ACSGD是周六在伯明翰，密歇根州的德比中学开放。
Language: Mandarin Chinese,English,Mandarin Chinese
Cultures: All,American,Chinese
Street: 1300 Derby Road,
City/Township: Birmingham
State: MI
Zip Code: 48009
Country: USA
Phone: (248) 224-1207
Email: acsgd40@gmail.com
Organization Name: Arab American & Chaldean Council - Behavioral Health Network Clubhouse
Organization Overview: ACC (Arab American and Chaldean Council) is the premier non-profit human service organization providing services to the Middle Eastern and mainstream communities in Southeast Michigan.
ACC’s Wayne County Network Clubhouse provides psychosocial & vocational rehabilitation while encouraging social reintegration for consumers with reoccurring and long term mental illness, through person centered planned activities. In partnership with Wayne County Community Mental Health Agency, the Clubhouse focuses on building its client’s strengths, independent living skills, and develops employment opportunities. The aim is to slowly integrate the client into society. The Network Clubhouse believes that its members and staff work in a partnership towards mutual support, delivering high quality services to its members.
Take clients by referral.
Language: Arabic,Assyrian,Chaldean,English
Cultures: All,American,Arabic,Chaldean,Iraqi,Jordanian
Street: 201 W. Seven Mile Road
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48203
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 366-0228
Fax No: (313) 366-0252
Email: naasfard@myacc.org
Organization Name: Arab American & Chaldean Council - ESL
Organization Overview: ACC (Arab American and Chaldean Council) is the premier non-profit human service organization providing services to the Middle Eastern and mainstream communities in Southeast Michigan.
ACC was awarded a grant from the Oakland County Department of Human Services (DHS) Work Force Program to provide employment and training services to newly arrived refugees. The program provides educational and training opportunities through English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, job search/job readiness activities, job placement services and other specialized services to the meet the cultural and language needs of this specific group of clients. The goal of ACC’s PATH Refugee Program is to enhance employability skills and provide the tools necessary to enable self-sufficiency and improve quality of life.
Language: Arabic,Chaldean,English,French,Sign Language
Cultures: All
Street: 38219 Mound Rd., Suite 102
City/Township: Sterling Heights
State: MI
Zip Code: 48310
Country: USA
Phone: (586) 939-7550
Website: http://www.myacc.org
Organization Name: Arab American & Chaldean Council - ESL
Organization Overview: ACC (Arab American and Chaldean Council) was awarded a grant from the Oakland County Department of Human Services (DHS) Work Force Program to provide employment and training services to newly arrived refugees. The program provides educational and training opportunities through English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, job search/job readiness activities, job placement services and other specialized services to the cultural and language needs of this specific group of clients. The goal of ACC’s PATH Refugee Program is to enhance employability skills and provide the tools necessary to enable self-sufficiency and improve quality of life. FORE SERVICES YOU MUST BE REFERRED!
Language: Arabic,Chaldean,English
Cultures: All,Arabic,Assyrian,Chaldean,Iraqi,Jordanian,Lebanese
Street: 2160 E. Maple Road, 2nd Floor
City/Township: Troy
State: MI
Zip Code: 48083
Country: USA
Phone: (248) 588-1994
Fax No: (248) 558-1989
Organization Name: Association of Chinese Americans - ESL
Organization Overview: The Association of Chinese Americans serves a diverse community of Chinese and Asian Pacific Americans, and therefore provides a range of special workshops and classes to meet the needs of this community. These include cultural presentations and programs for healthy living and gardening, as well as technical programs such as computer training. Additionally, our Detroit, Canton, and Madison Heights locations hold regular ESL (English as Second Language) classes for seniors, newly arrived immigrants, and anyone else looking to brush up on their English. We also provide citizenship classes. See our calendar for specific activity and class times or contact us if you’d like more information.
Language: English
Cultures: All
Street: 32585 Concord Dr.
City/Township: Madison Heights
State: MI
Zip Code: 48071
Country: USA
Phone: (248) 585-9343
Fax No: (888) 708-2739
Email: info@acadetroit.org
Organization Name: Association of Chinese Americans Chinese Community Center
Organization Overview: ACA is dedicated to the mission of advancing the social, political, economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. Their Goals are: Promote active participation of Chinese/Asian Pacific Americans in both civic and national matters; secure social justice, equal opportunity, and equal treatment of Asian Pacific Americans; Bridge the social, economic gaps amoung Asian Americans; Eliminate prejudices and stereotypes of Asian Pacific Americans; Promote the cultural heritage of Chinese and all APA; Promote the coalition building between Asians and mainstream organizations; serve the community through education and service regardless of race, creed, and ethnicities; maintain effective communication with ACA members and the community at large.
Language: Cantonese,Mandarin Chinese,English,Mandarin Chinese
Cultures: Asian,Chinese
Street: 32585 Concord Dr.
City/Township: Madison Heights
State: MI
Zip Code: 48071
Country: USA
Phone: (248) 585-9343
Fax No: (888) 708-2739
Email: schen@acaccc.org
Website: http://www.acadetroit.org
Organization Name: Association of Chinese Americans, Detroit Center
Organization Overview: ACA is dedicated to the mission of advancing the social, political, economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. Their Goals are: Promote active participation of Chinese/Asian Pacific Americans in both civic and national matters; secure social justice, equal opportunity, and equal treatment of Asian Pacific Americans; Bridge the social, economic gaps amoung Asian Americans; Eliminate prejudices and stereotypes of Asian Pacific Americans; Promote the cultural heritage of Chinese and all APA; Promote the coalition building between Asians and mainstream organizations; serve the community through education and service regardless of race, creed, and ethnicities; maintain effective communication with ACA members and the community at large.
Language: Mandarin Chinese,English
Cultures: Chinese
Street: 4750 Woodward Avenue, Ste. 211
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48201
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 831-1790
Organization Name: Association of Chinese Americans-ESL
Organization Overview: ACA is dedicated to the mission of advancing the social, political, economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. Their Goals are: Promote active participation of Chinese/Asian Pacific Americans in both civic and national matters; secure social justice, equal opportunity, and equal treatment of Asian Pacific Americans; Bridge the social, economic gaps amoung Asian Americans; Eliminate prejudices and stereotypes of Asian Pacific Americans; Promote the cultural heritage of Chinese and all APA; Promote the coalition building between Asians and mainstream organizations; serve the community through education and service regardless of race, creed, and ethnicities; maintain effective communication with ACA members and the community at large.
Language: English
Cultures: All
Street: 4750 Woodward Ave. Ste. 211
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48201
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 831-1790
Email: info@acadetroit.org
Website: http://www.acadetroit.org
Organization Name: Atonement Lutheran Church
Organization Overview: Atonement Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod are committed to the pure Gospel of salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone. We show this in our love for God and love for our neighbor. These teachings are clearly presented in the inspired and infallible Scriptures and are summarized in the three ecumenical creeds and the confessional statements of the Book of Concord. We do not hold the creeds or the Book of Concord to be inspired or infallible. They are not God's word and are not equal to the Bible. They simply summarize our beliefs.
Language: Arabic,English,Polish
Cultures: All,American,Arabic,Multicultural,Polish
Street: 6961 Mead
City/Township: Dearborn
State: MI
Zip Code: 48126
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 581-2525
Fax No: (313) 581-1156
Email: atone6961@comcast.net
Website: http://atonement-dearborn.org/
