SASI
Shiprock Associated School, Inc.
Family and Child Education
(FACE)
The Family and Child Education (FACE) Program supports families with children from prenatal through age 5 by providing early learning, parent education, and family support. FACE helps children get ready for school while supporting parents as their child’s first and most important teacher.
The FACE Program has been serving families at Atsá Biyáázh Community School since 1993 and continues to support strong families through education grounded in Diné language, culture, and community values.
Who Can Participate
FACE is open to Native American families with children prenatal through age 5 with census numbers.
Enrollment Requirements
Families will need:
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Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB)
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Birth Certificate
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Current Immunization Records
What FACE Provides
FACE helps families:
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Prepare children for kindergarten
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Build early reading and learning skills
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Support healthy child development
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Strengthen parenting skills
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Connect families with school and community resources
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Support lifelong learning for both parents and children
Parent Learning Opportunities
Parents participate in educational sessions that may include:
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Parenting skills
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Healthy family practices
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Child development
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Life skills
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Family support resources
Certified teachers work with parents to identify personal learning goals and support family success.
Services include:
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Early childhood education and school readiness
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Parent and Child Together (PACT) learning time
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Parenting education and life skills
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Reading activities for parents and children
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Kindergarten transition support
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Adult education and personal goal setting
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Field trips and learning activities
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Book and toy lending library
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Transportation to and from school
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Breakfast, lunch, and snacks
Our Early Childhood classroom serves up to 15 children ages 3–5 and focuses on preparing students for kindergarten through structured learning and play-based activities.
