Download or read book Exploring how Latino Students Perceptions of Extended Opportunity Programs and Services EOPS Practices Impact Their Success written by Ariana Velasco and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The goal of equitable opportunities for student success in higher education remains a challenge, particularly with Latino students. To help combat the disadvantages faced by many non-traditional, low-income, and first-generation students, California community colleges established Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOP&S) programs on their campuses. The purpose of this study is to examine the specific elements within EOP&S perceived by participants to have an influence or impact on their persistence and success. The following research questions guided the study: 1. What barriers and inequities do Latino EOP&S students encounter in relation to their academic aspirations and outcomes? 2. How do cultural identity and self-efficacy beliefs impact the propensity for academic success in Latino students? 3. What activities embedded in the current EOP&S model support persistence? This particular research design utilized a quantitative research approach. A questionnaire was disseminated at a Northern California community college campus to 167 Latino EOP&S students. The survey questions solicited information on topics such as students' educational goals, perceptions on contacts with faculty and EOP&S staff, the extent of use and benefit from various services, and specific variables thought to be influential in student persistence decisions. The study adapted pre-existing scales to measure cultural identity attitudes, self-efficacy, and intent to persist. The basic concept and goal of this study was to examine the perceived impact of EOP&S practices on the persistence attitudes of its Latino participants. The study explored components of the EOP&S program, such as overall experiences and interactions with staff that may have an underlying impact on students' success. Findings showed that the surveyed students, in general, had positive cultural identity mindsets, relatively high self-efficacy, and cited a highly supportive environment from the EOP&S program and staff. Several instances of validating experiences and practices that align with critical race theory (CRT) and Latino critical theory (LatCrit) concepts were also identified within EOP&S practices. The majority of students who participated in the survey indicated high instances of validation and positive cultural-identity and self-efficacy attitudes. They felt strongly that their participation in EOP&S, especially through their interactions with counselors and advisors (Specialists), contributed to their ability to succeed. Emergent themes of cultural identity, self-efficacy, and barriers to success were also further discussed and tied to findings and related literature.

Download or read book Experiences of Latino Pre health Students in the Extended Opportunity Programs and Services EOPS in a Community College Setting written by Fabio R. Gonzalez and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Latinos are underrepresented in the health sciences and are not receiving adequate academic counseling or advice in community colleges (Talamantes et al., 2016). Although programs, such as the Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), are designed to help students academically, it is unclear what Latino pre-health students’ experiences are as participants of the EOPS program. The goal of this qualitative study was to identify the experiences of selected Latino pre-health community college students in the EOPS program and to understand what experiences these particular students encountered in pursuing a pre-health major. Study participants were recruited from one urban Northern California community college with a large Latino student population. Through seven one-on-one interviews and one focus group, this case study sought to engage EOPS Latino students in sharing their in-depth experiences, opinions, and points of view on how the messages communicated to them shaped their self-concepts and educational experiences in science. Critical race theory and community cultural wealth framework guided the analysis for this study. The qualitative analysis revealed five major themes that emerged from the interviews and focus group data. The five major themes that emerged from the research were (a) categorical programs safety net services, (b) classroom engagement and cultural awareness, (c) perception of community college rigor, (d) ethnically concordant science faculty, and (e) imposter syndrome and not belonging. The experiences of Latino pre-health students participating in student support programs, such as EOPS, may significantly enhance their opportunity to obtain a degree in the health science and eventually a health profession. Despite the large numbers of Latino pre-health students in the community college system, there are significant system-wide educational barriers to overcome. This study presents an opportunity for leaders at the community college level to examine the findings on how the EOPS program can contribute to the overall academic success of Latino students in the health sciences.

Download or read book High Achieving Latino Students written by Susan J. Paik and published by IAP. This book was released on 2020-03-01 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High-Achieving Latino Students: Successful Pathways Toward College and Beyond addresses a long-standing need for a book that focuses on the success, not failure, of Latino students. While much of the existing research works from a deficit lens, this book uses a strength-based approach to support Latino achievement. Bringing together researchers and practitioners, this unique book provides research-based recommendations from early to later school years on “what works” for supporting high achievement. Praise for High-Achieving Latino Students "This book focuses on an important issue about which we know little. There are many lessons here for both scholars and educators who believe that Latino students can succeed. I congratulate the authors for taking on this timely and significant topic." ~ Guadalupe Valdés, Ph.D., Bonnie Katz Tenenbaum Professor in Education, Stanford University. Author of Con Respeto: Bridging the Distances Between Culturally Diverse Families and Schools "This is a must-read book for leaders in institutions of both K-12 and higher education who want to better understand success factors of Latino students in the US. Using a strength-based framework to understand and support Latino achievement is a new paradigm that must be considered by all." ~ Loui Olivas, Ed.D., President, American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education "In addition to being the right book at the right time, these editors should be congratulated for giving us a stellar example of how a research-practice collaboration comes together to produce such a valuable and lasting contribution to the field of school reform and improvement. Those who work in schools, universities, think tanks and policymaking centers have been waiting anxiously for this kind of book, and it’s now here." ~ Carl A. Cohn, Ed.D., Former Executive Director, California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, CA State Board of Education member, and Superintendent "There may not be a silver bullet for solving the so-called problem of Latino underachievement, but well-conceived solutions do exist. This powerful book offers strength- and asset-based frameworks that demonstrate Latino achievement is possible. Read this text to not only get informed, but to also get nurtured and inspired!" ~ Angela Valenzuela, Ph.D., Professor in Education, University of Texas at Austin. Author of Subtractive Schooling: US-Mexican Youth and the Politics of Caring

Download or read book Latinos in Higher Education Creating Conditions for Student Success written by Anne-Marie Nuñez and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-04-23 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Latinos’ postsecondary educational attainment has not kept pace with their growing representation in the U.S. population. How can Latino educational attainment be advanced? This monograph presents relevant contemporary research, focusing on the role of institutional contexts. Drawing particularly on research grounded in Latino students’ perspectives, it identifies key challenges Latino students face and discuss various approaches to address these challenges. Because so many Latino students are enrolled in federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), it also specifically explores HSIs’ role in promoting Latinos’ higher education access and equity. As a conclusion, it offers recommendations for institutional, state, and federal policies that can foster supportive contexts. This is Volume 39 Issue 1 of the Jossey-Bass publication ASHE Higher Education Report. Each monograph in the series is the definitive analysis of a tough higher education problem, based on thorough research of pertinent literature and institutional experiences. Topics are identified by a national survey. Noted practitioners and scholars are then commissioned to write the reports, with experts providing critical reviews of each manuscript before publication.

Download or read book Latino Access to Higher Education written by Martin Guevara Urbina and published by Charles C Thomas Publisher. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While the black and white racial experience has been delineated over the years, the ethnic realities of Latinos have received minimal attention. Therefore, with Latinos projected as the upcoming U.S. population majority, the central goal of this book is to document the Latino experience in the world of academia, focusing primarily, but not exclusively, on first-generation Latino students in higher education, delineating the dynamics of the educational journey, while situating their experiences within the ethnic community, the overall American society, and the international community. The text focuses on (1) ethnic realities including Latino student access to higher education, retention, graduation rates, and career success; (2) analysis of historic trends; (3) extensive review of prior empirical studies; (4) a holistic portrayal of education in the U.S.; (5) a qualitative study conducted in an institution of higher education in Texas, placing the stories of participating Latino students in theoretical context; (6) vivid documentation of historically entrenched racial ideologies in American education; (7) exploration of potential solutions to historical and contemporary barriers confronting Latino students; (8) development of a model of empowerment for Latino students; (9) information for the establishment of a balanced educational system; (10) accountability of higher education institutions; (11) review of revolutionizing education in the midst of current globalization; and (12) venturing into the future of Latino education in the overall American experience. Finally, the book seeks to examine not only America’s racism that is evident, but also the structural, cultural, and ideological forces that have influenced and continue to perpetuate the current educational situation for Latinos.

Download or read book Effective Programs for Latino Students written by Robert E. Slavin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Latino (or Hispanic) children are one of the fastest-growing groups in U.S. schools today. On average, these students perform worse than Anglo students on measures of academic achievement and other measures of academic success, and their drop-out rate is high. There are schools of excellence among those serving Latino children, but the majority of these children are placed "at risk" by schools and community institutions unable to build on the cultural, personal, and linguistic strengths these children are likely to bring with them to school. Schools serving Latino students need programs based on high-quality research, capable of being replicated and adapted to local circumstances and needs. The purpose of this book is to present the current state of the art with respect to research on effective instructional programs for Latino students in elementary and secondary grades. Surprisingly, this has not been done before; there are many books on the situation of Latino students in U.S. schools, but none so far have reviewed research on the outcomes of programs designed to enhance the academic achievement of these students. The chapters represent a broad range of methodologies, from experimental to correlational to descriptive, and the solutions they propose are extremely diverse. Each examines, in its own way, programs and practices that are showing success. Together, they present a rich array of research-based effective programs that are practical, widely available, and likely to make a profound difference. What binds the chapters together is a shared belief that Latino students can succeed at the highest levels if they receive the quality of instruction they deserve, and a shared belief that reform of schools serving many Latino students is both possible and essential. This is a book filled with statistics, description, and reviews of research--but even more, it is filled with optimism about what schools for Latino students can be, and what these students will achieve. It is a highly relevant and useful resource for educators, policymakers, and researchers who want to use research to inform the decisions they make about how to help Latino students succeed in elementary and secondary schools, and beyond.

Download or read book Higher Education Access and Choice for Latino Students written by Patricia Perez and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-04-10 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now the largest and fastest-growing ethnic population in the U.S., Latino students face many challenges and complexities when it comes to college choice and access. This edited volume provides much needed theoretical and empirical data on how the schooling experiences of Latino students shape their educational aspirations and access to higher education. It explores how the individual and collective influence of the home, school and policy shape the college decision-making process. This unique collection of original scholarly articles offers critical insight on educational pathways that will help families, educators and policy makers intervene in ways that foster and sustain college access and participation for Latino students. It considers destination preferences and enrollment selections, elementary and secondary school experiences, and intervention programs that shed light on how practitioners can promote participation and retention. This multi-conceptual, multi-methodological volume offers directions for future research, programming and policy in Latino education.

Download or read book Educating Latino Students written by María Luísa González and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2002 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Latino/a students are in a unique position in today's society; teachers and administrators are in an influential position in educating them. Community, parents, and educators alike are poised to enable these students to gain the education they need for success. Chapters by recognized authors and successful practitioners explain theory with actual applicable examples, demonstrating where and how education is successfully working for Latino students.

Download or read book Exploring the Influence And or Impact of Family on the Attainment of Higher Education for Latino Students written by Josue Leonardo Acosta and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The attainment of higher education for Latinos has been a popular topic of discussion in current years. In less than 40 years, Latino students have gone from being an almost unobserved racial/ethnic group to being the largest and fastest growing racial/ethnic group in the United States (Humes, Jones, & Ramirez, 2011). In their senior year of high school, 53% of underrepresented students expect to receive a bachelor's degree compared to 90% of their peers. Only 31.9% of Latinos aged 18 to 24 enroll in higher education compared to 38% of African American, 43.3% White, and 62.2% Asian students (Pew Hispanic Center, 2011). California has the second lowest high school graduating rate for Latinos in the country. The Master Plan in California specifically outlines that the top 12.5% of all high school graduates are eligible for the University of California (UC) system (Solorzano & Ornelas, 2004). During the past 40 years, the Latino population has increased their graduation rate from 9% to only 11% (U.S. Census Bureau, 2010). Therefore, improving the educational success of the Latino population is imperative to ensure America's future prosperity. The purpose of this study was to understand the role of family in the attainment of higher education for Latino students. Family composition and cultural expectations affect the decisions Latinos make as they pertain to higher education, regardless of their aspirations. Understanding the Latino culture is needed by educational leaders to tackle the barriers this population encounters through education. The mixed-methods study took place at a 4-year university campus in Northern California. The sample was comprised of Latino students enrolled in their second semester or later at the university. A questionnaire, including questions related to the educational experience and family involvement, was sent out to 52 Latino students who were members of a Latino Greek organization on the campus. From that population, six students then participated in a one-on-one interview pertaining to their personal educational experience. Findings from the study showed that even though many Latino parents are not educated on the college process, their support is crucial in the success of their students. Most students agreed that family was one of the main reasons they were successful in attaining a higher education. The study showed that persistence is a factor that contributes to the attainment of higher education for Latino students. Despite difficulties in attaining a higher education, persistence is needed for students to have interest in looking for programs or services to help guide them through the process. One recommendation for future studies is to gather information from community colleges and compare family involvement to see if there is a difference in family influence. Finally, future researchers should consider gathering data from parents or guardians to consider their experiences and learn about their needs regarding their student's education.

Download or read book Navigating the American Education System written by Manuel P. Vargas and published by IAP. This book was released on 2020-05-01 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Navigating the American Education System: Four Latino Success Stories showcases the educational journey of four Latino/a men and women who navigated the American education system successfully. Their success is significant given the multiple and varied challenges that most Latinos/as encounter throughout the K–20 educational continuum. The purpose of this book is not only to show and tell, but to describe ordinary people attaining extraordinary results, who might also stand as good role models for the youngest- and fastest-growing group—Latinos/as—in this country. Researchers of this topic offer compelling statistics, such as the following projection: Out of 100 Latino/a students, a few more than 50 will finish high school; out of this number, five will enroll in college; and out of the original 100, less than one percent will complete a doctorate. While the causes of low academic attainment for Latinos may vary, including limited financial resources and cultural differences, the lack of Latino role models in K–20 education may be a significant contributing factor. The expression, “You can’t be what you don’t see” is especially applicable to Latino/a students who seldom see people like them in positions of prominence and power in educational environments. Across the country, and in particular in states with high numbers of Latino/a students, as the K–20 student body becomes darker, the teaching and decision-making personnel remain light-skinned. Consequently, the absence of role models for an increasing number of students of color may contribute to low levels of aspiration. Many attempts and existing literature regarding the achievement gap of students of color, especially Latinos/as, seem to have had modest or no impact, even when statistical analysis and sound rationales are provided. On the other hand, the stories included in this book offer an alternative that may have an impact and long-lasting effect in the lives of students of color. Story messages tend to stay longer with us and enable us to make sense of complex situations, such as education, culture, and personality traits—persistence, motivation, resilience. Consequently, the stories in this book become vehicles to learn from real-life examples the abstractions of education, home and school culture, and other factors that contribute to academic success. Furthermore, the stories encourage people to write, tell, and share experiences to address ongoing problems; invite change where change is needed; organize thoughts and seek meaningful solutions; invite us to become cognizant about how our emotions direct our thoughts and “move mountains”; enable us to discover undercurrents that hinder organizational communication; direct us to pay attention to the little things that matter and build trust; awaken the good in people through an invitational approach, as opposed to one that it’s mandated; push us to avoid playing it safe and stick out our emotional necks when dealing with people; seek authentic voices to make room for new thinking; make time for people; and allow our voices to define the values we embrace.

Download or read book An Asset Based Approach to Latino Education in the United States written by Eugene E. Garcia and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Challenging perspectives that often characterize Latinos as ‘at-risk,’ this book takes an ‘asset’ approach, highlighting the favorable linguistic, cognitive, education, and cultural assets Latino children bring to educational settings. An Asset-Based Approach to Latino Education in the United States addresses the increasingly important challenge and opportunity of educating the linguistic and cultural diversity of the growing population of Latino students. The book confronts the educational debate regarding effective instructional practices for Latinos, bilingual education, immigration, and assimilation.

Download or read book Addressing the Unique Needs of Latino American Students written by Anna M. Ortiz and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 2004-05-10 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume explores the experiences of Latinos in higher education and seeks to shape a picture of their participation that is representative of the diversity of the group and of the higher education institutions they inhabit. Contributors provide information that will be useful to student affairs professionals who serve Latinos on a regular basis. The insights here have implications for admissions, student activities and Greek affairs, career development, ethnic student services, and academic advising programs and offices. The innovative scholars here all have experience as practitioners that enhances their approach to research. The research findings highlight personal and educational experiences of Latinos in higher education; demonstrate the students' tenacity to overcome economic, educational, and cultural barriers to succeed in colle≥ and illuminate the factors in the college environment that contributed to their success. This is the 105th volume of the quarterly higher education journal New Directions for Student Services.

Download or read book High Achieving Latino Students written by Jeremiah J. González and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-28 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High-Achieving Latino Students: Successful Pathways Toward College and Beyond addresses a long-standing need for a book that focuses on the success, not failure, of Latino students. While much of the existing research works from a deficit lens, this book uses a strength-based approach to support Latino achievement. Bringing together researchers and practitioners, this unique book provides research-based recommendations from early to later school years on "what works" for supporting high achievement.

Download or read book Issues in Latino Education written by Mariella Espinoza-Herold and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-04-21 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This critical case study exposes the educational realities of Latinos in K-12 public schools in the Western United States from the students’ own perspectives. Issues that are often over simplified and commonly misunderstood are brought to life. Their accounts are then compared with the viewpoints of a range of K-12 teachers on matters of community, learning, race, culture, and school politics.

Download or read book Achieving Equity for Latino Students written by Frances E. Contreras and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2015-04-24 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite their numbers, Latinos continue to lack full and equal participation in all facets of American life, including education. This book provides a critical discussion of the role that select K–12 educational policies have and continue to play in failing Latino students. The author draws upon institutional, national, and statewide data sets, as well as interviews among students, teachers, and college administrators, to explore the role that public policies play in educating Latino students. The book concludes with specific recommendations that aim to raise achievement, college transition rates, and success among Latino students across the preschool through college continuum. Frances Contrerasis an Associate Professor of Higher Education in the area of Leadership and Policy Studies in the College of Education, University of Washington in Seattle “Prof. Frances Contreras is one of the nation’s leading authorities on Latino educational problems and on policies that will effectively address these. This book presents a unique and incisive analysis of the Latino educational achievement gap and its connections to concomitant gap in educational opportunities for Latinos. This very readable book combines rigorous scholarship with clearly stated policy recommendations. It should be read by all who are interested in understanding and addressing one of the most serious problems of our times.” —Jorge Chapa,University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign “Rich in data and social context, Contreras presents a compelling and comprehensive picture for the collective need to invest fully in the education of our Latino youth. As important, she delineates a bold public policy pathway for Latino student success that encompasses K–12 and higher education.” —James M. Montoya,Vice President, Higher Education, The College Board “This book offers valuable insights and productive recommendations for addressing a critically important topic: how to improve educational equity for Latinos, one of our nation’s fastest-growing but most-underserved populations.” —Laura Perna, Professor, Graduate School of Education, University of Pennsylvania

Download or read book From Here to University written by Alexander Jun and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Download or read book Five Practices for Improving the Success of Latino Students written by Christina Theokas and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-08-15 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the work of real leaders and educators in high-performing, urban schools across the country, this book unpacks five key practices that are integral to improving achievement and postsecondary outcomes for Latino students. These inspiring stories affirm that excellence and equity are possible when educators come together around an important purpose and focus on the needs, strengths, and interests of all their students. Full of specific examples and guidance, each chapter also includes an assessment tool designed to help school leaders reflect upon their current practices, affirm school strengths that resemble the exemplary practices described in the chapters, and help educators pinpoint opportunities to strengthen practices in ways that can improve the postsecondary readiness of their students. This important book will help leaders create a positive school culture, coherent school design, and develop the practices and policies that support Latino students in their performance and help students realize their potential.