FACE Program

Family and Child Education Program at Tse'ii'ahi' Community School

About FACE

The Bureau of Indian Education's (BIE) early childhood education office provides a Family and Child Education (FACE) program which emphasizes kindergarten readiness through collaboration among families, local resources and schools – which is critical for students’ academic success. The program includes parenting education to support student development from the earliest years, providing developmentally appropriate resources guiding daily family involvement.

FACE supports three components:

Comprehensive FACE Model

FACE is dedicated to strengthening family-school-community connections by offering a comprehensive early learning framework focused on prekindergarten and kindergarten readiness. The program provides three key services:

Family Enrichment Services: Home-based learning support for children from prenatal to age 3, ensuring early developmental milestones are met for prekindergarten readiness.
Prekindergarten Services: In-school instruction for children aged 4 to 5, designed to enhance kindergarten readiness skills.
Adult Education Services: Programs focused on educational advancement and career readiness for adult learners equip families with tools to support their child's education. The teacher schedules prearranged hours with parents for active participation.

The FACE Program is committed to ensuring all participating children receive the foundational skills necessary to transition smoothly into prekindergarten and kindergarten classrooms.

Program Focus Areas for Readiness

To support school readiness and academic success, the FACE program emphasizes six core areas:

Readiness Strategies: Developing cognitive, student resilience and motor skills.
Data Collection and Utilization: Using assessments to improve learning outcomes.
Curriculum and Assessment: Implementing research-based instructional practices.
Transition Planning: Ensuring smooth transitions into prekindergarten and kindergarten classrooms.
Engagement: Promoting active family participation in early learning.
Local Language Integration: Honoring cultural heritage through language and tradition.

Program Initiatives

FACE ensures that children develop the necessary academic and resilience skills to succeed in kindergarten and beyond by:

Encouraging early literacy and numeracy development
- Certified teachers provide structured learning opportunities that cultivate early math and reading skills, helping children become kindergarten-ready.
Empowering families as their child’s first and most influential teacher
- FACE supports parents with adult education and parenting resources to foster an environment conducive to lifelong learning.
Enhancing parent-child engagement in education
- The program integrates activities that strengthen early childhood learning experiences within the home environment.
Building strong family-school-community partnerships
- FACE provides opportunities for families to connect with schools and community resources to support children's education beyond the classroom.
Supporting local culture
- The program integrates culturally responsive teaching methods to reflect each community's unique identity.

FACE Services for Kindergarten Readiness

FACE offers a variety of services designed to support early learning and family engagement, including:

Personal visits
FACE family events
Developmental screenings
Community resource networks
Adult education opportunities
Prekindergarten classrooms with certified instructors
Dedicated parent time and coaching
Parent and child together learning at home
Parent and child participation in school schedule, rigor and routine

Enrollment Process

Enrolling in the FACE program is easy. Complete the online application and submit the required documents. Our program is open to all families in our service area, including Tse’ii’ahi’, Nahodishgish (Dalton Pass), Coyote Canyon, and Crownpoint.

Join the FACE Program

Let us support you on your journey to providing the best possible start for your child. For enrollment and more information, don't hesitate to contact our FACE Program Coordinator, Wenona Johnson-Morris at wenona.johnsonmorris@bie.edu.