City Guide
Educational Resources
Adventurers Homeschool Association
1800 S. Huron Ypsilanti (Bethesda Bible Church) [map](734) 649-0797
Interdenominational Christian learning cooperative serves homeschooling families with children from newborn to high school age. Meets for two 12-week semesters for shared classes that include robotics, chemistry, stage combat, and drama. Thurs. 1-8:45 p.m. adventurershomeschool@gmail.com, adventurershomeschool.org
Ann Arbor Chinese Center of Michigan (Ann Arbor Chinese School)
3800 Waldenwood (King Elementary School) [map]Classes online during Covid-19. Classes and Asian cultural enrichment activities for adults and children, including classes in Mandarin (3 yrs. - adult), calligraphy, yo-yo, musical instruments, Chen style Taiji, badminton, and basketball. Sept.-June, Fri. 7-9:50 p.m. Aug. 2020: Classes including Chinese SAT subject test. academic@aaccom.org, aaccom.org
Ann Arbor Parent Advisory Committee for Special Education
Parents and guardians supporting children in AAPS who have IEPs or 504 Plans. Monthly meetings include guest speakers, panels, fairs, and more. Executive committee members and building representatives available to answer questions anytime. Lively and supportive Facebook group. aapacexecboard@groups.io, a2pac.wordpress.com
Bala Vihar
4760 Packard (Chinmaya Mission Ann Arbor) [map](734) 434-1740
See website for changes due to coronavirus. A forum through which children ages 3-18 learn Hindu practices and philosophies. Sun. 10-11 a.m. Labor Day to Memorial Day. sharada@chinmaya-aa.org, chinmaya-aa.org
En Nuestra Lengua
Free Spanish-language literacy program for Spanish-English bilingual children with Spanish-speaking parents. Programa de alfabetización y cultura en español para niños bilingües cuyos padres son hispanohablantes. Saturday morning classes during the school year for children grades pre-K -4 at Bach Elementary School, 600 W. Jefferson. Staffed by native Spanish speakers trained as teachers. en.nuestra.lengua@gmail.com, www-personal.umich.edu
The Doris Sperling Family Learning Institute
1954 South Industrial, #D [map](734) 995-6816
Online during Covid-19. Free one-on-one tutoring in reading, writing. Priority for low-income students in grades 2-5. info@familylearninginstitute.org, familylearninginstitute.org
First Steps Ann Arbor (AAPS Rec & Ed)
2775 Boardwalk [map](734) 994-2300 x53186
Parent-child weekly classes, developmental information, monthly newsletters, developmental screening, and connections to preschools, community resources, and other services. Open to families in the county with children from birth - kindergarten. firststeps@a2schools.org, hyde140.wixsite.com
German School of Ann Arbor
2685 Traver (Logan Elementary) [map](734) 995-0313
Online German language and culture classes, taught mainly in German, for ages 3-16. Sat. 9:30 a.m.-noon. deutscheschuleannarbor.weebly.com
Korean School of Ann Arbor
P.O. Box 8435, Ann Arbor, 48107(734) 657-5510
Korean language and culture taught in English and Korean. Sept.- June, Sat. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Open to all, ages 4-adult. ksofaa@yahoo.com, koreanschoolaa.org
Language Resource Center
Find tutoring assistance in forty-eight languages. Database offers contact information for tutors, each with different qualifications and hourly charges. tutor-database.lrc.lsa.umich.edu
Peace Neighborhood Center
1111 N. Maple [map](734) 662-3564
After-school tutoring and clubs for elementary and middle school students. Also, a year-round college and career exploration program for high school students, homework help, counseling, health seminars, teen recreation, and family enrichment programs. Summer day camp Jul.-Aug. on site for children entering grades 1-9. All activities free, except $85/family for summer camp. info@peaceneighborhoodcenter.org, peaceneighborhoodcenter.org
Safety Town (Ann Arbor Public Schools Rec&Ed)
2135 Runnymede (Dicken Elementary) [map](734) 994-2300 ext. 53186
Educational summer program helps children learn safety awareness using a child-size mock Ann Arbor that children explore on bikes. Curriculum covers bike helmets, stranger safety, fire safety, riding a school bus, pedestrian safety, and more. For children entering kindergarten or first grade in the fall. Scholarships available. Week-long sessions offered 4 times in July and August. Safety Town program 8:45-11:45 a.m.; optional extended care & afternoon camp 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Register online. a2schools.org
Student Advocacy Center of Michigan
124 Pearl St., #504, Ypsilanti [map](734) 482-0489
Education advocacy, support, and mentoring for school-age children and youth facing school-related challenges, particularly school discipline and special education concerns. Free and fee-based, depending on income. contact@studentadvocacycenter.org, studentadvocacycenter.org
Washtenaw Learning Disabilities Association
Provides information, resources, and support to individuals with learning disabilities and their families living in Washtenaw County. Annual programs on topics such as dyslexia, assistive technology, and personal curricula for high school students. Scholarships for tutoring and for Washtenaw Community College. lda.washtenaw@gmail.com, washtenawlda.org
Washtenaw Success by 6
1819 S. Wagner [map](734) 994-8100 ext. 2177
County program works with over 40 organizations in the community to ensure that every child in Washtenaw County starts school ready to succeed. Provides resources for parents, including information on child development, preschool, child care, and health insurance. washtenawsuccessby6.org
826michigan
115 E. Liberty (inside Robot Supply & Repair) [map](734) 761-3463
Writing center offers students ages 6-18 drop-in tutoring during the school year (all subjects), field trips, creative writing workshops, and in-school programs. All programs are free. info@826michigan.org, 826michigan.org
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