IMMOKALEE, FL – July 25, 2024 – RCMA (Redlands Christian Migrant Association), Florida’s largest provider of child education, celebrates the outstanding performance of its dual language academies in the 2023-2024 Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) evaluations.

RCMA’s Immokalee Community Academy (ICA) achieved a prestigious A grade on the FAST assessment, while Wimauma Community Academy (WCA) earned a very high B grade. These impressive results reflect the hard work and dedication of the teachers, staff, and students at these academies.

The Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) is a comprehensive, statewide assessment program designed to measure student progress and proficiency in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science. The assessment provides valuable insights into student learning and helps educators tailor instruction to meet individual needs.

Isabel Garcia, Executive Director of RCMA, expressed her gratitude and pride in the accomplishments of the academies:

“We are incredibly proud of our students, teachers, and staff at Immokalee Community Academy and Wimauma Community Academy,” she said. “Their commitment to excellence and tireless dedication have led to these outstanding results. Achieving an A grade at ICA and a high B grade at WCA is a testament to their hard work, resilience, and the supportive learning environment we strive to create at RCMA.

“We also want to acknowledge the efforts of our Mulberry Community Academy, which opened last year and did not participate in this year’s assessment due to having only kindergarten and first-grade students. We look forward to their future successes as they grow.”

RCMA operates more than 50 child development centers across the state of Florida and three academies, providing high-quality educational opportunities from infancy through 8th grade. The organization’s holistic approach not only focuses on academic achievement but also on supporting the families of their students, ensuring a comprehensive and nurturing educational experience.

At RCMA, we know the importance of education and the doors that it can open. We know that doors will be opening for Kyana Rosembert and Cristal Saucedo, two of our team members from RCMA’s South Dade CDC. They both recently graduated from Florida International University with bachelor’s degrees in Early Childhood Education. They have been working hard over the last couple of years to accomplish this. Congratulations ladies, you did it! We are so proud of you!

The entire RCMA family would like to thank St. Luke’s United Methodist Church at Windermere in Orlando for their generous $14,500 grant. The grant marks the first such funding RCMA has received from St. Luke’s, demonstrating the church’s commitment to supporting RCMA’s mission and the families it serves. The gift will support the construction of our new state-of-the-art, environmentally sustainable community academy in Mulberry, Florida, dedicated to serving grades K-8 with a dual-language curriculum. We are so grateful for your generosity!

RCMA does a great job in educating children and getting them ready for their future, but we also offer programs for the parents too! Recently, we had an amazing turnout of parents at our Wimauma Community Academy for the annual Financial Literacy Program presentation. Our friends at United Way Suncoast worked to help our parents get on a path toward financial empowerment and economic mobility. They gave information about access to services, job training, job coaching, credit counseling, and money management programs. We all know the importance of having this kind of information for our everyday life. We’re glad so many of our parents attended, and a BIG thanks to United Way for their help.

RCMA is dedicated to helping children from low-income families succeed academically and in life. With the new school year approaching, we need your support to help equip our classrooms with the necessary supplies and resources. Your gift, no matter the size, will make a significant difference in creating engaging and well-prepared learning environments for our students. Please consider making a donation today to help us ensure every child has the tools they need to thrive. Thank you for your generosity! Donate now!

Wow are we excited! We are celebrating the outstanding performance of our dual language academies in the 2023-2024 Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) evaluations. RCMA’s Immokalee Community Academy (ICA) achieved a prestigious A grade on the FAST assessment, while Wimauma Community Academy (WCA) earned a very high B grade. This is no easy feat. These impressive results reflect the hard work and dedication of the teachers, staff, and students at our academies. Way to go!