Project B.E.E

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Program Purpose:
Project B.E.E. is a dual language educational Program for toddlers (18 - 36 months) and families from Spanish speaking households.  The program supports children and families who want to learn English but would also like to preserve their home language.  It prepares toddlers for enrollment in English speaking schools, and familiarizes their parents with reading and writing through the Initial Teaching Alphabet.

Program Description:
Toddlers 18 to 36 months with their parents/guardians attend educational sessions focusing on learning English while respecting their first language and culture.  Toddlers learn English and are helped to maintain their Spanish by providing them with activities in both languages.  Toddlers are provided with age appropriate activities that are concrete and student driven.  Parents/caregivers attend English as a Second language classes, and increase their English skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing.  Project B.E.E. involves parents in their children’s education by providing parent and child activities.  Inter/intra agency collaborations are provided to service and assist in strengthening and enriching family life.

Children Served:
Toddlers (18-36 months) from Spanish speaking families and their parents/caregivers.

Fees:
None

Program Location(s):
Riverhead Family Center
208 Roanoke Avenue
Riverhead, NY 11901

Iovino South Shore Family Center
1444 Fifth Avenue
Bay Shore, NY 11706

Contact:
Lisa Jamison, LMSW, Division Director, 631-427-3700 Ext. 256
Bertha Keenan, Program Coordinator, 631-369-0104 Ext. 25