Children and Family Services
Manchester Family Child Development Center
The primary goal at the Manchester Family Child Development Center is to offer children a safe environment in which to grow, learn, and collaborate. This is best promoted by engaging children in a variety of learning experiences that are primarily self-directed, but enhanced by the role of teacher as facilitator, researcher, partner, and guide. Within this framework, and in small classes of 12-15 multi-aged children, we strive to meet the needs of families in our community. Based on our mission and on our belief about how children learn, and supported by the developmental theories of Dewey, Montessori, Piaget, Erikson, Vygotsky, Bruner, Gardner, Katz, and inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to Early Childhood education.WorldLink promotes international awareness and understanding among high school students; encourages critical thinking about international dynamics shaping global policies and economies, as well as local cultures and communities; stimulates discussion among young people, leaders and activists about challenges in our multi-faceted and interconnected world; provides a forum for curious and informed youth to add their voices to a civil atmosphere of problem solving; inspires youth to consider and model responsible global citizenship.
Institute for College Initiatives
The University of San Diego 's Institute for College Institute hosts programs which prepare students for success in college as well as welcoming international, national and local communities to the University. These programs include Upward Bound, Bridge, INScience, National Council on Youth Leadership, Nativity Prep, Rotary District 5340 Liaison, and other development projects.
