Creating a College Culture for Latino Students

Download or read book Creating a College Culture for Latino Students written by Concha Delgado Gaitan and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can we ensure that more Latino students have the opportunity to pursue higher education? Based on lessons learned from successful college bound programs and research on Latino students, this book provides K-12 educators with a comprehensive guide to preparing and motivating Latino students to attend college. Learn how you can create a college-going culture through: High expectations Goal setting Taking rigorous courses Exposure to college environments from an early age Parental involvement throughout the K-12 experience Early socialization beginning in the early grades