Creating a College Culture for Latino Students: Successful Programs, Practices, and Strategies

Help your Latino students become college-bound!

This groundbreaking book shows how educators can help Latino students overcome the barriers that prevent them from attending college. Delgado Gaitan, an award-winning professor, scholar, and first-generation Latina college graduate, shares winning strategies from the nation’s most outstanding college-readiness programs for Latino learners. You'll find:

• Guidance on creating a "college culture" in elementary, middle, and secondary school, both within the classroom and throughout the building
• Insights on working with families and community organizations to promote Latino students' school achievement and college goals
• Best practices for coaching students, including five essentials for college-preparedness