Rio Grande Education Collaborative (RGEC) has established itself as the largest provider of After School services in New Mexico, experiencing remarkable growth over the past decade.
60+ School Sites
With a strong commitment to delivering exceptional academic enrichment programs, RGEC currently serves families and communities across 60+ school sites throughout the state. Our unwavering dedication to meeting the needs of families has earned RGEC an esteemed reputation as a trusted name among parents and children alike.
At the Rio Grande Educational Collaborative (RGEC), our VISION is to be a dedicated organization focused on preparing children, families, and communities for lifelong success. Our MISSION is to leverage a range of resources and opportunities to create a comprehensive continuum of services that support the social and academic aspirations of children, their families, and their communities. Through the development, application, and management of various services, including before and after-school programs, we provide inclusive pathways to success for children from diverse backgrounds.
Providing safe, enjoyable, and enriching programs for young children is of paramount importance. At RGEC, our programs encompass various learning models throughout the day, both before and after school, with the primary goal of delivering secure and structured enrichment for children. Our before school program specifically addresses students’ needs through targeted strategies.
Each morning, students engage in a diverse range of activities through our Four Corners Model. They freely rotate among the Creative Corner, Strategic Games Corner, Active Corner, and Homework and Literacy Corner, where students can complete any unfinished homework for the day.
In our after-school program, we proudly employ our proprietary enrichment model, E-CUBEDTM (Exploration, Enrichment, and Education). This innovative model is designed to improve academic outcomes for elementary students by integrating a disguised learning approach that supports teachers, involves parents, and keeps young minds actively engaged across key subjects.
At RGEC, our commitment to providing exceptional programs goes beyond the basics. We have staff who undergo continuous professional development to maintain their expertise. Moreover, in many of our Before and After School Programs, we ensure an unparalleled level of safety standards and adherence to best practices by licensing these childcare sites through the New Mexico Early Childhood Education & Care Department. Our focus at RGEC is to combine a robust academic curriculum with secure and nurturing learning environments led by highly qualified personnel. Additionally, we strive to captivate children’s interest and imagination by offering creative and exciting ways to learn, making their supplemental school experience truly engaging.
The program will provide a quiet space and time for children to work on their homework each day. Staff will be available to help if your child has questions or needs help. We will do our best to ensure that children spend time on their homework, but we do not guarantee that all homework assignments can be completed during the program hours. Your child may also participate in individual and/or small group tutoring to target specific learning challenges. For those students who do not have homework, we will provide supplemental reading and math material and activities.
The program also provides a daily full meal service aligned with the state’s CACFP guidelines. Additionally, we partner with organizations like the Explora Museum to further enrich the learning experience.
Our before- and after-school programming aligns with state academic standards, and all enrichment activities, including lesson plans, adhere to the Common Core principles outlined by the New Mexico Public Education Department (NM PED).
Rio Grande Education Collaborative (RGEC) is a member of The Atrisco Companies. The Atrisco Companies is a social enterprise that supports New Mexico communities through various nonprofit and community-focused organizations. To learn more about the Atrisco Companies go to www.atriscocompanies.com.