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Individuals who have completed our ESL course.

WHAT WE DO

Plaza Comunitaria Sinaloa is a community based, 501(C)3 non-profit organization.

We provide educational and workforce development programs to underserved communities throughout the Northeast Valley of Los Angeles County.

We collaborate with community partners on local initiatives that aim to meet the needs, priorities, and values of underserved communities.

Our core programs include Adult Spanish Literacy Program, English as a Second Language (ESL), Civics Education, Digital Education as well as workshops in Mental Health, Domestic Violence Prevention, Financial Literacy, Arts, and Culture. 

populations served

Adult Immigrants

Adult Immigrants

Adults who need language instruction and learning experiences that will permit them to communicate with English speakers; learn about the cultures and customs of the United States; and prepare for employment, citizenship, parenthood, and self-sufficiency.

Adults with Disabilities

Adults with Disabilities

Individuals with cognitive, physical, sensory, or medical disabilities or mental disorders. Adult education provides modified equipment, materials, and instructional strategies to increase literacy for both individuals and families as well as workplace skills.

Disadvantaged Adults

Disadvantaged Adults

Low-income and hard-to-serve adults who demonstrate basic skills deficiency below the eighth-grade level. Adult education provides basic skills training, preparation for the General Educational Development (GED) test, preparation toward earning a high school diploma, and job skills training opportunities.

Homeless Adults

Homeless Adults

People who live in extreme poverty and often cannot afford to travel to adult education programs. Adult literacy services provide life skills instruction, connections with community resources, self-esteem support, and preparation for employment.

Incarcerated Adults

Incarcerated Adults

Individuals who are convicted of any criminal offense. Incarcerated adults are a significant portion of the hard-to-serve or “dropout” segment of the educational system. Correctional education programs provide educational and job-training services in technology, English as a second language, high school credit, and basic education programs to prepare inmates to be responsible citizens and successfully integrate into society.

Single Parents and Displaced Homemakers

Single Parents and Displaced Homemakers

Unemployed or underemployed individuals who provide unpaid services to family members. Adult education and agencies ensure that students receive needed services, such as child care, career counseling, vocational evaluation, and educational counseling. Use of distance-learning programs is a priority in working with these students.

Source: www.cde.ca.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Plaza Comunitaria Sinaloa is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering underserved communities in the Northeast Valley of Los Angeles County through education and workforce development programs.

Our core offerings include:

  • Adult Spanish Literacy Program
  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • Civics Education
  • Digital Education
  • Workshops in Mental Health, Domestic Violence Prevention, Financial Literacy, and Arts & Culture

We support a wide range of individuals, including:

  • Adult Immigrants: Language instruction and cultural integration.
  • Adults with Disabilities: Adapted learning and workplace skills training.
  • Disadvantaged Adults: Basic education and job skills training for low-income individuals.
  • Homeless Adults: Life skills instruction and employment preparation.
  • Incarcerated Adults: Educational programs to prepare inmates for reintegration.
  • Single Parents & Displaced Homemakers: Support services such as childcare, career counseling, and distance learning.

Our mission is to empower underserved communities through education and workforce development. We focus on filling the educational gap among English language learners by providing equitable access to basic education in a nontraditional learning environment.

PCS was founded in 2015 by Julieta Garcia, a dedicated volunteer and educator who recognized the educational gaps among Latino immigrants.

You can contribute by:

  1. Volunteering your time or skills.
  2. Participating in our programs.
  3. Donating to support our mission.

Contact us directly to learn about current program availability, schedules, and enrollment processes.

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