DCET’s Literacy programs are educational tool benefiting the citizens of Irving. ESL classes at DCET are multilevel and act as a gateway to better jobs and greater income for participants. On going classes last a year following the school district schedule.

DCET offers HBI, a distance learning course, which are basic computer and internet classes provided via online by Tecnológico de Monterrey, a prestigious university in Monterrey, Mexico that provides on line courses. The classes at DCET are supervised by trained facilitators that provide on site assistance and tutors from the university who grade the 6 modules. Student attend a twelve-hour orientation class prior to enrolling in the class.  The orientation is composed of an introduction and review about the course, the curriculum, and instructions on logging into the computer to assist them for class preparation.  The one hundred eighty hour HBI curricula includes learning about the operating system, Word, Excel, Power Point, and learning to navigate through the Internet. Once the course is completed, the students receive a certified diploma from the University TEC of Monterreoy. The HBI course currently has seven facilitators, two tutors, one program coordinator, and is offered twice a year.  The duration of the course is approximately four to six months at our DCET”s Community Learning Centers: "La Escuelita.”

The "FAMA” program, brings confidence and pride to its participants by performing Mexican folklorico dancing.   These young students learn how to socialize and earn a sense of believing in themselves. Our "FAMA” students practice our true slogan "Believe in Yourself”. The program provides them with cultural enrichment and promotion of better human relations.   Lecture demonstrations and performances show the beauty and diversity of the Hispanic culture of today and yesterday.  
 

 

While parents learn English as a second language, and/or finish their GED, and/or Citizenship class, their children dance Mexican Folklorico and Modern dance in different classrooms under the same roof.  Children experience fun, fitness, self esteem and social skills while motivated to stay out of drugs and reach college. DCET’s prep-college workshops and scholarships help high school seniors become professionals of this country.  As mentor, educator and friend of her students, Wallace-Martinez exhorts those who don’t read/write in Spanish, to graduate from basic literacy in Spanish so that they can transition to learn English.  Once they graduate from Elementary level, and start Jr. High School in Spanish, they are ready for Computer Literacy classes.
 

 

 

 

FAMA increases in students positive interest and inspirational goals toward not dropping out of high school and enter college. This mentoring program develops in students: self esteem, social skills, fortress and leadership.

Students at DCET are prepared for the official GED examination through an on-line virtual and individualized training provided by TEC of Monterrey (One of the most prestigious universities in Mexico, specialized in IT). Students obtain an alternative approach to a high school diploma from a certified center, or University who will recognize this preparation. Classes are available in the five subject areas of writing, science, social studies, literature, and mathematics in Spanish. A score of 9.0 or higher on the TABE (Test of Basic Adult Education) in Reading, Science, and Mathematics is a pre-requisite.​ DCET is considered a CCA (Community Learning Center) by TEC de Monterrey University in Mexico.

This Spanish Literacy curriculum for Immigrant youth and adults helps students learn English easier. Plazas Comunitarias is the first Spanish literacy program of its kind developing the right skills and a path to learn English. This facilitates illiterate people learn how to read/write in their native language and then transition to learn English as a second other language. DCET sets up educational goals which include for students to finish Primaria (elementary) completion, in Spanish Grades 1 to 6, Secundaria completion, (Jr. High) in Spanish Grades 7 to 9, Preparatoria, or Bachillerato completion, (US High School equivalent ) in Spanish then Spanish language study for GED, or GED in English to complete the test. College Classes with modest charges to Mexican colleges can then begin for a Spanish language-degree from a Mexican university.

This course meets the state citizenship requirement for graduation. It focuses on basic concepts and principles of the American political system. It covers the structure and function of the American system of government, the roles and responsibilities of citizen participation in the political process, and the relationship of the individual to the law and legal system. It stresses critical analyses of public issues and integrates various social studies skills.
DCET prepares students for the The U.S. Citizenship Exam and provides all the necessary guidance to be prepared for the interview and test. Students gain an understanding of the U.S. government and also are well prepared to respond to the interview questions

A Community Volunteer Service Program of DCET involving an Internship program with the components of Leadership, Mentoring, and College-Prep

In-home casework – offers support services by volunteers to families in their own homes. This atmosphere is less threatening and more comforting to the families. Trained volunteers observe family dynamics and are nonjudgmental. They work with parents on such issues as self esteem, parenting skills and accessing community resources. • Community education – it is our goal is to provide ongoing programs to promote awareness of child abuse and neglect within the Irving community. • Information and referrals – volunteers provide referrals to appropriate community resources to Irving residences. Trained volunteers also screen families to identify a potential child abuse or neglect situation. • Teen rap – this teenager support group provides a structured setting whereby kids’ ages 11-16 are able to express themselves and establish conflict resolutions. • Parenting workshops– This is a six-week program geared to enhance parenting skills. DCET offers parents English and Spanish classes.

This is a FREE event with all day blood pressure screening, glucose, mammogram exams, and cholesterol testing with onsite results & referrals - This event promotes education, healthy lifestyles and alternative resources for the family; featuring community non-profits, county/state agencies, and retail vendors along with our traditional cultural arts/craft/food vendors — all in an alcohol-Free environment.

“Family with Values in Times of Distortion” is proudly presented by DCET, Inc. a 501©3 nonprofit organization. This annual conference “YOUTH IN COLLEGE” is aimed to educate youth and their families about prevention/overcoming Drugs and Alcohol Addiction, Family Violence and Racism while exhorting students to never leave school and go to college. Carlos Cuauhtemoc’s delivery will inspire attendees to change their lives for the best potential outcome.