Alliance Center for Education

The Alliance Center for Education, ac4ed, is driven by a vision-ensure that a family's income does not dictate a child's future. Our mission is to provide high-quiality Education and support children in need through partnership with their families. Our early childhood program, modeled after the highly efeective head start approach, provides a comprehensive range of services, from Education to home visitation for expectant mothers and children aged birth to 5. Our holistic approach fosters early learning and development, health, and family well-being, paving the the way for a brighter future. Through strategic partnerships and commitment, we have witnessed transformative outcomes in the lives of countless children and families. The early childhood Education programs are funded by federal grants from head start, early head start and municipal grants from meck pre-k and nc pre-k.

At the Alliance Center for Education, we offer a dynamic continuum of services to support children's transition from pre-kndergarten to their k- 12 school years. Our out of school time (ost) program is available throughout the academic year and summer camp, providing engaging and enriching experiences beyond regular school hours. Our kindergarten-5th grade ost program fosters a love for learning in children by exploring various subjects, including math, art, science, music, and nutrition, through fun learn-at-play activities in the afternoon. Our dedicated ost educational professionals also provide homework help and tutoring to keep schoolwork on track. We ensure students have opportunities for physical fitness activities, special events, arts and crafts, and field trips, encouraging their continued participation year after year. Additionally, our 6th grade-12th ost- ac4ed teen leadership cooperative program is designed as a social learning environment to equip students entering their teens with critical thinking skills that will serve them for a lifetime. Apart from tutoring and homework assistance, our ost educational professionals mentor ac4ed students in personal development, character Education, goal-setting, time management, financial planning, understanding various career opportunities, and considering college options and tours. To create a balanced educational experience, we incoporate guest speakers, field trips,special events and exploration in arts, music, and nutrition sciences. We are proud to support these programs through municipal adn corporate grants, along with fundraising activities.

With an unwavering commitment spanning over 80 years, ac4ed has been an intergal part of charlotte's most under-resourced communities. As charlotte's landscape has evolved, so has ac4ed, adapting through strategic growth and collaborations to continue our vital mission of serving the children and families who need us most.