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Developing active minds in our youth for a lifetime of benefit!

The Rio Grande Educational Collaborative is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization Formed in 2000.

Our VISION at the Rio Grande Educational Collaborative (RGEC) is to dedicate our organization to preparing children, family and community for life-long success. The MISSION of the RGEC is to leverage resources and opportunities to create a continuum of services to support the social and academic dreams of children, their families and their communities. We provide pathways to success through the development, application and management of services – primarily before and after school programs and tutoring – to children from all walks of life.  
  
It is especially important to provide programs that are safe, fun and enrich the lives of young children. We strive to achieve these goals by operating our educational programs to the highest academic standards which are aligned with New Mexico State Academic Standards. Additionally, we utilize a highly qualified program staff that must consistently receive professional development to insure their skill levels remain strong. Finally, in the case of our Before and After School Programs we license many of these childcare sites through New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department to insure a unique level of safety standards exist and best practices are followed. We package strong academic curriculum with safe nurturing learning environments directed by highly qualified personnel. However, to capture the interest and imagination of children we also provide creative and exciting ways for children to learn while enjoying this supplemental part of their school day.