Mexicayotl Academy, Inc.

That is basically the mission of Mexicayotl - we are an elementary school with approximately 80% poverty rate. Our entire program is designed to respond to the academic, social, emotional and mental health needs of all students and particularly those students from low-income families, students of color, ELL, students with special needs, etc. We use a hybrid teaching plan where each class is led by a certified teacher who provides instruction and has school work done on a computer program. When the schools were closed down in March of 2020, our students were ready and prepared to work remotely. Our biggest need for our students are the chrome books that will allow them to work remotely if needed or in the school classroom. Mexicayotl also has classes and programs for the students to participate in that help with social, emotional and health needs of our students such as an after school programs, dance and gardening classes. ESSER funds will also support after school evidence based instruction to students using a variety of evidence-based program curriculum including Renaissance, Study Island, Accelerated Reader, and Accelerated Math. In addition, we will over SEL supports via classroom instruction and individual counseling. The evidence-based SEL program used is Second Step. For both tutoring and SEL supports, our targeted subgroup includes racial/ethnic minorities (primarily Hispanic), students with special needs, ELLs, and economically disadvantaged students.