115 E. Liberty (inside Robot Supply & Repair) • (734) 761–3463
Writing center offers students ages 6–18 field trips, creative writing workshops, and in-school programs. All programs are free. info@826michigan.org, 826michigan.org V
Adventurers Homeschool Association
950 E. Arkona, Milan (Milan Free Methodist Church) • Laura Cachia, (734) 752–0807
Interdenominational Christian learning cooperative serves homeschooling families with children from newborn to high school. Meets for two 12-week semesters for shared classes that include music, sciences, arts, drama, and a summer get-together. adventurershomeschool@gmail.com, adventurershomeschool.org
Ann Arbor Chinese Center of Michigan (Ann Arbor Chinese School)
PO Box 130733, AA 48113
Classes and cultural enrichment activities for adults and children, including classes in Chinese language (age 3–adult), yo-yo, musical instruments, K-pop dance, and Chen-style Taiji. Meets Sept.–June, Fri. 6–9:50 p.m. aaccom.org
Ann Arbor Parent Advisory Committee for Special Education
Parents and guardians supporting children in AAPS who have IEPs or 504 Plans. Monthly online meetings present useful information and include relevant guest speakers. Executive committee members available to answer questions. Lively and supportive Facebook group. aapacexec@gmail.com, a2pac.wordpress.com
Bala Vihar
4760 Packard (Chinmaya Mission Ann Arbor) • (734) 904–8902
A forum through which children ages 3–18 learn Hindu practices and philosophies. Sun. 10–11:30 a.m. Labor Day–Memorial Day. sharada@umich.edu, vkramanathan@gmail.com, chinmaya-aa.org
Children’s Literacy Network
1100 N. Main, ste. 207 • (734) 255–3997
Volunteers help children from infancy–12 years and families through various programs, with the goal of literacy by the end of grade 3. Read with Kids pairs a reading mentor with a preschool student, kindergarten student, and first grader. BookPALS pairs two 2nd graders who “meet” on a tablet, reading books to each other and talking about them. CLN provides books and supplies. caitlin@childrensliteracynetwork.org, childrensliteracynetwork.org
Education Project
1819 S. Wagner • (734) 994-8100, ext. 1518
Works to ensure students experiencing homelessness, chronic absenteeism, and temporary living situations enroll, regularly attend, and succeed in school. Serves children and youth who lack a fixed, adequate, regular night-time residence, including preschool siblings and those 18 and older who do not yet have a high school diploma or GED. ephycontact@washtenawisd.org, washtenawisd.org/services/ephy/eligibility
En Nuestra Lengua Literacy and Culture Project
Programa de alfabetización y cultura en español para niños bilingües cuyos padres son hispanohablantes. Free Spanish-language literacy program for Spanish/English bilingual children with Spanish-speaking parents. Saturday morning classes during the school year for children grades preK–5 at an AAPS building. Staffed by native Spanish speakers trained as teachers. en.nuestra.lengua@gmail.com, sites.lsa.umich.edu/en-nuestra-lengua
Family Learning Institute
1954 South Industrial, ste. D • (734) 995–6816
Free one-to-one tutoring in reading and writing for students in grades 2–5. A student is matched with an adult volunteer for the school year. Priority is given to students from low-income households within Washtenaw County. In-person locations in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti; Zoom tutoring available. info@familylearninginstitute.org, familylearninginstitute.org V
First Steps Ann Arbor (AAPS Rec & Ed)
2775 Boardwalk • (734) 994–2300, ext. 53186
Year-round classes and summer camps designed for children from infancy–age 5 with parent or caregiver participation. Play-based classes in music, science, dance, yoga/movement, literacy, art, literature, dramatic play, foreign language exploration, nature/environment, and speech & language development. Specialty playgroups for infant-parent support, just for fathers, Spanish-speaking families, and more. Independent, child-only classes available in select dance, sports, and other enrichment choices for ages 3–5. See website for complete listing of classes. firststeps@aaps.k12.mi.us, hyde140.wixsite.com/first-steps-annarbor