FAMILY AND CHILD EDUCATION
Kha'p'o Community School 

FACE PROGRAM

The mission of KCS of Family and Child Education (FACE) are to support parents and caregivers in their role as their child's first and most influential teacher. FACE is to strengthen family-school-community connections. To increase parent participation in their child's learning, and support the cultural diversity of each American Indian community.

Participate Eligibility 

  • Be a Native American child
  • Comply with FACE contract
  • Comply with the 4 components: Adult Education, Early Childhood Education, PACT Time and Parent Time
  • Parent engagement is required
  • Promote family reading
  • Home-Based: Parents/Caregivers must be active in bi-weekly visits
  • Center-Based: 3 years old to Kindergarten must actively participate in FACE center-based programs.
  • Preschool participants must be toilet trained
We offer services for the whole family!
  • Free book every month for child participants from Imagination Library
  • Field trips
  • Adults set goals and work towards obtaining them
What is PACT Time?
  • PACT stands for Parent and Child Together
  • Time. Parent engagement is mandatory for
  • all groups of the FACE program. Parents/caregivers interact with their children for 1 hour every day in the classroom. Parents work with their child by following their child’s lead and supporting their learning. ​

Home Based Services
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  • Parents learn to be their child’s first teacher with the help of age appropriate toys, literature, and activities. Children learn by playing with their parents. Parent Educators provide support for families.
  • 1-hour home visits
  • Progress of Infant Milestones
  • ASQ Screenings
  • Hearing/Vision screenings
  • PACT Time
“Being a parent that has a child in the FACE program, I understand how my child learns and grows each day. Being a part of my child’s learning journey, I feel privileged.”

                                                            -FACE Parent






Center Based Services: Early Childhood Services 

  • The early childhood program is to
  • prepare children 3-5 years of age
  • for Kindergarten. This is the crucial time,
  • to expose children to reading, writing and develop the social skills needed to enter the elementary setting.

  • Reflect Culture and community
  • Daily schedule consists of: Circle time, Small Group Time, Work/Wonder/Share, and PACT Time
  • Early childhood teachers help parents learn about child development
  • Breakfast and Lunch provided
  • Teachers support children’s interests

Center Based Services: Adult Education 

Parents:In the Adult Education class, parents work on their goals, whether it be personal, academics, or career.
  • Focus on life skills
  • Education and job training
  • PACT Time
  • GED prep & test

K-3rd FACESchool teachers and the Adult Educator work to help support PACT time during class hours for 1 hour a week in the elementary setting

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Registration for SY 2020/2021 for FACE Program

Please complete the following forms in turquoise to register for the FACE Program. Click on each item, print, complete, and drop off at KCS's drop box located outside of Front Office. Or mail your completed forms to the school, Attn: FACE Program, 625 Kee Street, Espanola, NM 87532

​​Below is a checklist to complete enrollment for child for FACE Home-Based Program (prenatal-3 years old):

● Application 
● Health Record 
● Media Release Form 
● Goals & Achievements Form 
● Emergency Contact Form 
● Title VI Form (CIB or Tribal ID of child is required to submit) If child is not enrolled, participating adult will need to provide CIB or Tribal ID
● KCS FACE Handbook Signature Page
● Parent Participation Agreement Form
Below is a checklist to complete enrollment for child FACE Center-Based Program (Pre-K for children 3 years old-5 years old) Adult participation required:

● Application 
● Current Immunization record 
● KCS School Health Packet  ● Media Release Form 
● Emergency Contact Form
● Title VI Form (CIB or Tribal ID of child is required to submit) If child is not enrolled, participating adult will need to provide CIB or Tribal ID
● Goals & Achievements Form 
● Background Check Form (Adult, if full time/part-time) 
● KCS FACE Handbook Signature Page 
● Parent Participation Agreement Form
If you have any questions, please contact Danielle Martinez, dmartinez@kahpoeducation.org, 505-423-4061

Meet Our FACE Program Staff

Rose Naranjo

FACE Parent Educator 

Mina Harvier 

FACE Parent Educator

FACE Parent Educator

Denise Gutierrez

FACE Early Childhood Educator 

Antoinette Herrera 

FACE Early Childhood Educator 

More Information

What is PACT time?
This stands for Parent and Child Together Time. Parent engagement is mandatory for all groups of the FACE program. Parents and caregivers, interact with their children through PACT time. Parents work with their child(ren) and follow their child's lead by supporting them during school work or play.
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