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21st Century Community Learning Center: 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) is an out of school time program offered free of charge through a federal grant administered by the New Mexico Public Education Department. The program offers academic, leadership, and enrichment opportunities for students and families. Click here for more information.
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Fine Arts Programs: Española Public Schools receives Fine Arts Education Act programming to all K-6 school sites, this program offers opportunities for elementary students to participate in fine arts activities, including visual arts, music, theater and dance. Our school utilizes its fine arts funding to provide music as well as visual and performing arts programs such as the National Dance Institute, Art Smart, Talking Hands, Talking Feet, and Peñasco Theatre.
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Bilingual & EL Services: Española Public Schools implements a Heritage Language (Spanish or Tewa) instructional programs at all school sites and at most grade levels (K-12) as staff is available. A Dual Language Program utilizing a 50/50 model is available in kindergarten, first, and second grades. Española Public Schools also offers English Language Development (ELD) to English Learners (ELs) as needed at all school sites. EL services are enhanced and supported through Title III program funding. Click here for more information.
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Indian Education Services: Española Public School's Indian Education Department strives to provide a culturally-appropriate and responsive educational experience, while providing a quality education for the capacity and sustainability of our Native American students and their tribes, while providing and strengthening community, cultural relations, and understandings within the Española Valley. Click here for more information.
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HOPE Program: The Homeless Opportunities = Power in Education program supports students who are experiencing unstable housing, doubled-up situations, homelessness or inadequate living conditions. HOPE strives to improve training, identification, enrollment, stability and success in school from pre-school to high school to post-secondary education. Students Living in unstable housing or in doubled up situations may be eligible for support services at their school sites. Click here for more information.
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Title I Program: Title I provides financial assistance to districts and schools with high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards. Our school utilizes its Title I funding to provide in class and pull out interventions as well as AVID coaching. Click here for more information.
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Inquiry Based Science Education: The Inquiry Science Education Consortium (ISEC) nurtures partnerships and cultivates excellence in public education in Northern New Mexico. ISEC is the LANL Foundation's flagship K-12 Program, dedicated to increasing equity and access to quality STEM education for students in grades K–6 throughout Northern New Mexico. The program initiated early alignment with the Next Generation Science Standards and supported the State in advocating for its NM STEM Ready! Science Standards. Click here for more information. Click here for more information.
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Student Council: Student council members work together with an adult advisor within the framework of a constitution or bylaws to provide a means for student expression and assistance in school affairs and activities, gives opportunities for student experience in leadership and encourage student, faculty, and community relations. Through projects and activities, student councils work to promote citizenship, scholarship, leadership, human relations, and cultural values.
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Elementary Sports Program: Espanola Public Schools supports a district basketball and cheer program for students in grades 4-6. Eligible student athletes may participate in district organized games each fall.
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New Mexico Pre-K Program: Our school offers a full day, free pre-K class for up to 20 students through the New Mexico Pre-K program. New Mexico PreK is a voluntary program funded by the state of New Mexico. The PreK program began in 2005 to ensure that every child in New Mexico has the opportunity to attend a high-quality early childhood education program before going to kindergarten. Click here for more information.