🏛️ Dallas: Enhancing Your Child’s Education through Enrichment Programming
It has been stated that education can extend beyond the walls of a classroom or school building. Such has been the reasoning and support for after-school, or beyond school enrichment programs. When one thinks of after school programming, many tend to imagine athletic teams, dance companies, or tutoring programs. Today however, after school enrichment programs have developed to expose school aged youth to a variety of disciplines and interests. However, they’re not always easy to find if you don’t know where to look. Take a look at this article to see what databases and programs exist in your area to help you find the right programs for your child.
Dallas Afterschool
Built on a mission to increase access to high quality programs that exist beyond the school grounds, Dallas Afterschool has partnered with several schools and local businesses and organizations to make that mission a reality. Using the Resource tab, users can input their zip code (or the zip code of their child’s school), their child’s interests, and grade level to find the right program fit for them. Examples of the programs and groups include Frontiers of Flight, The Boys and Girls Club of Metropolitan Dallas.
Dallas ISD Extended Learning Opportunities
Families with students that attend Dallas ISD schools can take part in the district’s Extended Learning Opportunities Program. Extended Learning Opportunities provide extra-cuurrciular, co-curricular, after school, and summer enrichment programs for students in grades K4 through 8th grade. These programs provide students opportunities to engage in accelerated learning programs, lessons in social and emotional wellbeing and building relationships with peers. Students in the extended learning program also receive meals, transportation, and is at no cost to their families.
https://www.dallasisd.org/departments/extended-learning-opportunities/department-home
Dallas Park and Recreation
The Dallas Park and Recreation Department After School Program (ASP) provides after school and out-of-school programs for students aged 6 through 12. These programs provide attendees opportunities to engage in academic enrichment, physical activities, and attaining life skills. ASP can be found at department recreation centers and DISD partnered schools. Snacks are provided, as well as transportation at selected sites. Families can find programs and register their students through the department’s website.
https://www.dallasparks.org/177/2850/Out-of-School-Time-Programs
Final Tip: Want Even More Options?
Try the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission (TEPSAC) School Finder to discover alternative and accredited schools across the state.
