WELCOME

Current Program

La Escuelita Learning Hub provides an afterschool program for 40 immigrant students,
grades K-12 Monday-Thursday afternoons. Literacy and English as a Second Language
support are key pillars of the program which also includes enrichment activities, such as
art, dance and theatre, and recreation. A trauma-informed approach is used in all
aspects of La Escuelita, and mental health services are provided weekly by a licensed,
bilingual therapist. Case management and supportive family services are offered to
help our families, most of which have language and/or educational challenges, to
connect with the public school system as well as essential health and social services
through the South Louisville Community Ministries and other community ministries. La
Escuelita also offers a Parent Program which includes a weekly parent support group,
led by a professional bilingual therapist, and monthly parent education classes.  
 
La Escuelita has a full-time bilingual director Ms. Sylvette Rivera Pabon, who has more
than 20 years of professional teaching experience, a part time program assistant and
three contracted drivers. Two Presbyterian Church USA Young Adult Volunteers (YAVs)
and two EVOLVE 502 literacy tutors also serve with the program. In addition, we have
a strong team of about 15 volunteers enabling us to have an adult/child ratio of 1:5
We are grateful for everyone who lends their support:  volunteers, who help our kids
read and lead art, games and sports, as well as those who provide financial support,
drive kids to and from the program, provide snacks and other donations, write grants,
and pray for our program. ​