What We Do
Setting Children Up for Success
We collaborate with families and 50+ community partners to achieve our shared goal of kindergarten readiness for all Bachman Lake children. Together, we pull the four levers – High-Quality Early Education, Parent Leadership, Family Well-Being and Community – that are critical to set each child up for success.
High-Quality Early Development
GOALS
Increased awareness of the importance of early education
More families accessing high-quality programs
WHAT WE’RE DOING
Lumin Education’s Bachman Lake Community School, AVANCE North Texas and other programs located at the Bachman Lake Together Family Center
2022-2023 Pre-K registration campaign, led by Bachman Lake Together in collaboration with local parent leaders and Dallas ISD, resulted in 94% of Pre-K registrations in Bachman Lake, reflecting over a 45% increase from severe declines in 2020.
Parent Leadership
GOALS
More parents equipped as community leaders in schools and neighborhoods
More community organizations developing and engaging with parent leaders
WHAT WE’RE DOING
Bachman Lake Together sponsors the Community Action Network (CAN). Participants, often immigrants new to Dallas, learn about the importance of early education and how to advocate in the U.S. education system, then ultimately become volunteer leaders.
Family Well-Being
GOALS
Families have access to programs and resources relevant to their goals and needs
Promote mental health and wellness of parents and their children
WHAT WE’RE DOING
11 mental health workshops and 52 developmental, hearing and autism screenings were provided to families in the 2022-2023 school year.
Community
GOALS
Elevate the voices of parents and community members
Promote civic and cultural engagement
WHAT WE’RE DOING
Opened the Connected Dallas Tech Lab, a walk-in center offering access to a computer lab, one-on-one support to the Affordable Connectivity Program, online-based services and digital skills workshops.
Several parent leaders and a Bachman Lake Together staff member serve on the board of the Bachman/Northwest Highway Community Association.
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