Item 5. Academia Cuauhtli Programming Presentation for FY25-26 Budget — original pdf

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Bilingual cultural revitalization program for third to fifth grade students attending AISD. Vision A future where children live with a thinking heart and the courage to pursue their aspirations within liberating and sacred learning spaces. Mission Honor our community’s cultural heritage Foster a social justice consciousness Reclaim our collective identities in pursuit of educational freedom The Purpose Despite a predominantly Indigenous, Hispanic, and Spanish-speaking youth population in Texas, the lack of culturally relevant education limits self-expression, academic success, and a sense of belonging. Initiatives Throughout the years Nuestro Grupo has established various partnerships and initiatives within the community with key focuses on students, teachers, parents, and community members. Academia Cuauhtli Parent Support Program STEM/Aztech Kidz Code Teacher Development Academia Cuauhtli The Bilingual Cultural Revitalization Saturday Academy offers ethnic studies and Danza Mexica instruction to AISD third- to fifth-graders at no cost, including breakfast and transportation. In 2023, ~60 students were hosted from six Title 1 AISD schools, including: Sanchez, Perez, Houston, Travis Heights, Harris, and Hart Elementary schools. Program Costs (38K) The program runs throughout the school year, spanning 20 weeks and serving an average of 50 youth participants. Projected costs for 2025-2026 fiscal year: Staff (26.2K) Food (8K) Materials (1.7K) Field Trips (1K) Custodian (1K) Family Support (13.3K) The Parent Support Program engages families during the Saturday Academy, providing community resources tailored to their needs and guest speakers, such as the Mexican Consulate. Parent Support Specialist (10.8K) Guest Speakers (2K) Materials ($500) Summer Program (44K) A culturally sustaining STEAM program for third to fifth grade AISD students to learn coding and Danza Mexica in both Spanish and English. Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, Math (STEAM) Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Culturally Relevant Curriculum Experiential Learning (Field Trips) Program Costs (44K) Last summer, we offered three two-week sessions, serving a total of 65 Austin youth participants. Projected costs for 2025-2026 fiscal year: Staff (32.8K) Field Trips (1.5K) Materials (7K) Custodial Staff (4.5K) Food (4.5K) Teacher PD (11.5K) Preparation and mentorship for teachers through support networks, professional development workshops, conferences, and La Colaborativa Cuauhtli, which sends teachers to Mexico annually. Attend Conferences (10K) Professional Development Workshops (1.5K) Budget FY25-26 (106K) Teacher PD 11500 Saturday Academy 37750 Bilingual Summer Camp 43380 Parent Support Program 13300 Support the Vision Help us secure ongoing funding from Austin City Council members to support the academic and cultural growth, sense of identity, and belonging of indigenous, Hispanic, Spanish-speaking youth. Thank you for your support! Contact : Email: academiacuauhtli.ut@gmail.com katya.guzman@austintexas.gov Website: academiacuauhtli.com