Filipino Education Center Galing Bata
Filipino Bilingual/Bicultural After School Program & Summer Program
Caring for Youth and Families in San Francisco’s SOMA Pilipinas
"Gabay, Lingap, Bantay"
"Quality Care, Quality Guidance, and Quality Protection"
OUR MISSION AND VISION
Since 2001, the FEC Galing Bata Bilingual Program provides quality guidance, care, and protection (gabay, lingap, bantay) to students from transitional kindergarten to the eight grade in San Francisco.
FEC Galing Bata programming harmonizes children's culturally and linguistically sensitive development by promoting biliteracy in English and Filipino (Tagalog) through enrichment activities, academic support and engagement in our larger multicultural community.
All students are welcome to participate in the Galing Bata program, and may email us to apply at: galingbata.fec@gmail.com.
Galing Bata is a vital part of San Francisco's SOMA Pilipinas Filipino Cultural Heritage District in the South of Market.
Simula ng taong 2001, ang FEC Galing Bata Bilingual Program ay isang programang nagbibigay ng mataas na uri ng gabay, lingap, at bantay sa mga batang mag-aaral sa San Francisco.
Bukod sa pagsasanay ng kakayahan at kaalaman sa wikang Ingles at Pilipino at kultura ng America, layunin ng programa ang paghubog ng isang matibay at matatag na pagkakakilanlang Pilipino-Amerikano sa pamamagitan ng isang programang sensitibo at nagpapahalaga sa kultura at kaugalian ng mga Pilipino at kultura sa Amerika.
Ang FEC Galing Bata ay isa sa mga mahahalagang mga organisasyon na nagbubuo ng SOMA Pilipinas Filipino Cultural Heritage District sa South of Market sa lungsod na San Francisco.
OURSTORY
1970s
The history of the Galing Bata Bilingual Program originates from the Filipino Education Center (FEC). The FEC is originally a newcomer center that was established in the mid 1970's to help meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of newly arrived immigrant children as they adjust to their new environment.
2000
Parents, families, teachers, and community advocated to have a Filipino bilingual after school program at FEC. This resulted in the formation of FEC Galing Bata (the term, coined by local historical MC Canlas), aimed to promote literacy development in English and Filipino, multicultural education, and a strong school, family, and community collaboration. FEC Galing Bata furthers FEC’s legacy in serving not only newcomer children but also U.S. born children and families interested in bilingual education.
2001 - Spring 2024
FEC Galing Bata continues to serve the needs of the students, families, and community through providing vital, linguistically sensitive and culturally response services and resources in SOMA Pilipinas Filipino Cultural Heritage District in San Francisco.
FEC Galing Bata’s after school program at Bessie Carmichael Filipino Education Center Pre-K-8 is in coordination with the Bessie FEC Beacon as an important component of the school.
The program is provided at both the Bessie Carmichael Elementary Campus on 7th Street and at the Bessie Carmichael Middle School FEC Campus on Harrison Street. These schools are the only San Francisco Unified School District public schools located in South of Market.
Summer 2024 - Present
In the summer of 2024, FEC Galing Bata's programming has been moved to the Children's Creativity Museum. The program is now open to all students and families residing in San Francisco.
Program Excellence
In 2000, the FEC received the Seal of Excellence award from the California Association for Bilingual Education for its outstanding academic, bilingual and parental involvement programs, as well as the Honor Roll School award from the San Francisco School Volunteers for its exemplary school-community collaboration.
Our Pedagogy
How we do our education work with youth and families
Gabay
(Quality Guidance)
Academic and literacy development in English and Filipino
Homework / academic support
Sociocultural enrichments
Higher educational readiness and support
Community involvement and empowerment
Lingap
(Quality Care)
Extended family, intergenerational guidance, Ate / Kuya / Ka mentorship, Junior Counselors
Character building and Filipino values
Social emotional learning competencies
Trauma-informed care and restorative practices
Bantay
(Quality Protection)
Volunteers go through a thorough and respectful clearance process
Staff certifications: First Aid, CPR, Mental Health First Aid, Safety Care
Keeping oneself safe and healthy, fostering positive social skills as part of the core curriculum
Eligibility and Enrollment
K-8th Grade Students living in San Francisco and/or enrolled in SFUSD may apply.
Priority Enrollment for:
Current families
Newcomer children from the Philippines
Students enrolled in the Filipino WLES (World Language In Elementary School) Pathway
All incoming 1st-9th grade students are welcome to apply for the Summer Program
Current Galing Bata students are given priority to apply
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