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Each year, the Teaching & Learning Excellence Division (TLED) print wall calendar<\/a> is designed to inspire faculty to take a deep dive into higher education issues, and this year\u2019s edition is no different. This year\u2019s theme is \u201cEmpowering Students by Meeting Basic Needs,\u201d<\/strong> with each month in the calendar highlighting specific essential resources, showcasing how Austin Community College (ACC) and the surrounding community address twelve basic needs through:<\/p>\n Innovative curriculum integration<\/em><\/p>\n Supportive campus resources<\/em><\/p>\n Active community engagement<\/em><\/p>\n The goal of this calendar is to ensure faculty are informed about the essential resources available to students. We hope this will help create an educational environment where all students can succeed. <\/span>For May, the basic need being highlighted is <\/span>Child Care & Parenting Student Support.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n We\u2019re committed to ensuring every student has the support they need to thrive. For many students, especially those who are also parents, access to reliable and affordable child care is essential to staying enrolled and engaged. Balancing coursework and parenting responsibilities can be overwhelming, but ACC\u2019s <\/span>child care services<\/span><\/a> offer meaningful solutions to reduce stress and support student success. This month, we highlight the vital role of the ACC Children\u2019s Lab School and other parenting student resources available across the district. Shannon Saldana, Interim Manager of the ACC Children\u2019s Lab School, shares how these services help parenting students stay focused and confident in their academic journey:<\/span><\/p>\n “The ACC Children\u2019s Lab School is a year-round child-care program open to ACC student families, ACC faculty and staff, and the community. We are licensed through the Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation and accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children for Early Learning Programs. When an ACC student is accepted in the day program, families have access to care Monday through Friday; their child can attend even when parents are not in class. The Evening Care program runs during each academic semester, primarily for ACC student families who are taking evening courses or need a study night. We want ACC students to be successful in their courses and know their child is in a safe and high-quality environment with the peace of mind to focus on their studies.”<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Parenting students face unique challenges in balancing family and education. Our Child Care Scholarships provide financial assistance for child care costs. The Children’s Lab School offers a full-day, year-round early childhood program with tuition scholarships. Our Evening Child Care program at the Eastview Campus supports those attending evening classes. We connect parenting students with community resources like the AISD Head Start Pre-K3 Program and Head Start programs in Williamson and Burnet Counties, which provide free child care for low-income families. Recent legislation mandates data collection on parenting student success, designates a Liaison Officer to assist, provides protections for pregnant and parenting students, and ensures the earliest registration periods. By providing these services, ACC helps parenting students manage their responsibilities and succeed academically.<\/span><\/p>\n Child care access is a critical factor in student success, especially for parenting students who make up a significant portion of the ACC community. Findings from the <\/span>Student Financial Wellness Survey (Fall 20233 Semester Report)<\/span><\/i> and the <\/span>ACC Childcare Needs Consultation (Spring 2023)<\/span><\/i> reveal the extent of this need and the barriers students face in balancing caregiving with college.<\/span><\/p>\n This data highlights the importance of expanding awareness and ensuring parenting students know how to access available child care services at ACC.<\/span><\/p>\n Discussing and addressing these needs is essential for creating an educational environment where all students can succeed. By supporting these fundamental areas, we foster a culture of care and resilience, empowering students to focus on their goals without stress from unmet needs. This calendar aims to inform faculty about these resources, allowing them to share directly with students and address these needs in their instruction.<\/span><\/p>\n To learn more about all twelve basic needs highlighted in the TLED Calendar, visit the <\/span>TLED print wall calendar web page<\/span><\/a> and explore more essential resources.<\/span><\/p>\n ACC is committed to supporting every student\u2019s basic needs. We are more than an educational institution \u2014we are a community that cares, supports, and grows together.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Forgot to request a calendar? No worries!<\/span> Additional calendars and sticker packs are available for pick-up at all ACC <\/span>campus libraries<\/b><\/a> and <\/span>Teaching & Learning Centers (TLCs)<\/b><\/a>. <\/span><\/em>Contact your campus library or TLC to confirm availability.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Each year, the Teaching & Learning Excellence Division (TLED) print wall calendar is designed to inspire faculty to take a deep dive into higher education issues, and this year\u2019s edition is no different. 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Child Care & Parenting Student Support<\/span><\/h2>\n
Understanding the Need for Child Care and Parenting Support at ACC<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Resources to Share With Your Students<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\u201cEvery Need. Every Student. Every Day.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n