| African-American/Caribbean Education Association, Inc "Working to better the education of our children" |
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| Kente Meaning: "Achimot--Harmony and Diversity" |
| Background The African-American/Caribbean Education Association, Inc, also known as AACEAINC, was founded in 1997 by Rosalind O'Neal, who brought together teachers of African-American and Caribbean heritage to address, and bring resolve to, educational issues impacting teachers, students, and parents in the Southeast Queens Community. Under the leadership of Ms. O'Neal, the first years mushroomed from a small committee of teacher-advocates and educators from other fields, to a base of stakeholders interested in making a difference in the education of children and the advancement of community. In 2001, this group known as the African-American/Caribbean Education Association, whose cause is educational excellence, became chartered by the New York State Education Department and incorporated as a not-for-profit organization. This is a 501 (C) 3 organization. Although AACEAINC's operations are based in Southeast Queens, its support extends to the five boroughs and beyond in its services to parents, students, families, and stakeholders. |
Mission Statement The mission of the African-American/Caribbean Education Association is to: “Provide a vehicle by which educators, parents, politicians, community, and media, may be informed about issues relevant to our children's educational growth and development, thereby, fostering a teaching and learning environment conducive to our students meeting the standards to compete and achieve in today's evolving technological society". |
Vision We at AACEAINC envision a new place in history where our children "excel" in all aspects of the American experience. It is our belief, that as a People, we have a moral and civic obligation to strengthen educational services and quality of life issues --to make a difference change must first start with us and we must know what we are willing to sacrifice. Our vision embraces the success of all our children, the low achieving, the high risk, the children with special needs, and the children that are gifted and talented. We envision an organization supportive of high quality experiences and programs that foster leadership. We see our role as that of catalyst leading the way to the fulfillment of hopes and dreams, which will mutually benefit every one of us. |
Accomplishments Since AACEAINC's inception the organization is proud to have provided the following services to the community:
awarded to the Southeast Queens Community in 2002.
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Special Initiatives 2008-2009 The African-American/Caribbean Education Association Scholarship Program presents its Scholarship Fund.
AACEAINC will co-sponsor Education Conference Part I and II: "Working to Build a Better Future for Our Children" in collaboration with The Community Church of the Nazarene, the Senator Malcolm A. Smith Education Advisory Committee, and the Center for Community Development and Education Reform. CLICK THIS LINK TO ARTICLE Part I: The Community Church of the Nazarene 1414 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 November 14, 2008 from 5:00 pm- 8:30 pm --Youth Forum November 15, 2008 from 7:30 am- 3:30 pm -- Panel Discussion and Workshops Part II: Spring 2009 The Community Church of the Nazarene 1414 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 April 3 from 6:30 pm- 9:30 pm Youth Forum: “Hands-On Specifics on Middle School and High School Graduation Requirements” April 4 from 9:00 am- 1:00 pm Open Forum: “Hands-On Resources for Parents that Foster Successful Outcomes” Download Flyer |