Batey Libertad Learning Center
Learning Center : Literacy-focused Tutoring Classes
Yspaniola provides classes in Spanish language literacy to students ages 4 to 15 in Batey Libertad, many of whom speak Spanish as their second language. Our Learning Center serves more than 150 students from the community, and our curriculum helps students in the Batey develop literacy skills not acquired in public school—like phonics and reading strategies—where the quality of instruction is poor and students often complete primary school unable to read at a basic level. Although our primary focus is on Spanish language instruction, Yspaniola also strives to create a healthy environment for child development by fostering skills related to reading comprehension, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Yspaniola places special emphasis on individualized attention, and we regularly assess the abilities and progress of each of our students. We employ a variety of testing methods to gauge learning outcomes, including:
- Customized and comprehensive preschool evaluations
- Customized phonics evaluations
- The Reading A to Z System, which enables us to track student reading growth over time
EVERY CHILD
should be able to grow healthy and happy, and that includes fair access to education.
Learning Center Library
Over the years, and thanks to your generous donations, we have organized a small school library. Our book selection is organized by reading level, following the Reading A to Z System to make it easy for students to select the correct book for their level. We hope that by offering students a wide selection of books, we can foster a love for reading in the community. Not only do we believe in the power of reading, but we recognize that one of the key factors of illiteracy is a lack of access to books and magazines. We incorporate these books in our curriculum and daily lesson plans with our students as early as 4 years old and host weekly open reading hours. We always appreciate more book donations.