2013 Migrant Student/Parent Leadership Institute

1. 2013 Migrant Student/Parent Leadership Institute A Partnership between Sacramento State & The California Department of Education, Office of Migrant Education Dr. Viridiana Diaz College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)

2. Overview LOGISTICS: All student stay in the American River Courtyard dormitory Students eat all three meals in the Dining Commons PERSONNEL: Director 4 Coordinators 4 Instructors 10 Residential Advisors PARENT INSTITUTE • 2-day institute • 40 parents STUDENT INSTITUTE: • 2-week institute • 100 students (10th and 11th graders)

3. 2013 Migrant Parent Leadership Institute

4. Goals and Objectives Goals The goal of the Migrant Parent Leadership Institute (MPLI) is to create and strengthen the vital partnerships between parents and students planning to attend a four-year institution. The institute is designed to empower parents with information and resources and ultimately bridge the knowledge-gap between parents and California’s system of higher learning.

5. Objectives The workshops and activities were designed to provide parents with a better understanding of the four step college process: 1.) college readiness 2.) admission to college 3.) college persistence 4.) college completion and graduation

6. Demographics

7. The Difference between CCC, CSU, UC and Private Institutions

8. The College Admission Process

9. Being a first-generation “family”

10. Keynote Speaker: Rafael Lupercio, MD

11. Overview of Migrant Student Leadership Institute

12. Making Connections: Programs that Support Student Success

13. Introduction to the STEM Careers: A Panel of Professionals in the Field

14. A Chain of Events: Perspective from current students on parent support

15. Program Evaluation

16. Program Evaluations • Q: What was the main reason you attended the conference? A: Learn to help my children so that they can continue into higher education. • Q: What topics would you like to see at the next institute? A: All the topics are very interesting and important.  • Q: Which presenter was the most interesting? A: All the presenters were magnificent, very interesting, and informative  • Q: Did you feel that content in the workshops was too long, just as needed, or too short? A: No, they were so interesting I did not want them to end  • Q: Which workshop benefited you the most and why? A: All of them because they are like a chain interconnected • Q: Which workshop benefited you the least and why? A: They were all very useful and learned a lot of information

17. Recommendations • Identification and Recruitment • MPLI Certification Program • Empirical Research

18. 2013 Migrant Student Leadership Institute

19. Objectives STEM 1. Provide a challenging and rigorous program of study focusing on the application of STEM subjects. 2. Offer courses and pathways for preparation in STEM fields and occupations. 3. Bridge and connect in-school and out-of-school learning opportunities. 4. Provide opportunities for student exploration of STEM related fields and careers, especially for underrepresented populations. 5. Prepare students for successful post-secondary employment, education, or both.

20. Objectives College-Preparedness • The academic requirements to gain admission to a four-year institution. • The college application process itself. • How to finance a college education. • The societal, health and economic benefit of a college education.

21. Objectives Cont… 5. Identifying their values, goals, personal assets and challenges. 6. The difference between high school and college. 7. STEM career opportunities. 8. How to identify and utilize campus resources and services. 9. How to build a strategic network of mentors. 10. The importance of civic engagement, service learning and leadership.

22. Demographics

23. Grade Level and Gender Distribution

24. Academic Weekday Schedule

25. College Preparedness Schedule

26. Academic Series • English • Math • Science • Engineering/Technology

27. Academic Series

28. College Preparedness Series

29. Introduction to Campus Life

30. Recreational Activities

31. STEM Speaker Series

32. Self-Advocacy and Leadership

33. Academic Fieldtrips

34. Assessment Outcomes

35. English Pre/Post Assessment

36. Math Pre/Post Assessment

37. Science Pre/Post Assessment

38. Engineering and Technology Pre/Post Assessment Overall: Male: 21% Female: 11%

39. Engineering and Technology Pre/Post Assessment Overall: Male: 40% Female: 39%

40. Comprehensive Program Evaluation • A comprehensive program evaluation was administered to collect student feedback about the program. • Based on the results of the comprehensive program evaluation most students Agreed or Strongly Agreed on the following statements: • The MSLI welcome provided a good understanding and overview of the institute and what was expected of me as a participant. • The instructors were knowledgeable in their respective areas of study.

41. Program Evaluation Cont… • The class work and homework assigned was challenging and helped build academic skills. • Keynote speakers were engaging and inspiring which made the institute a much more enjoyable and educational experience. • College readiness workshops introduced students to the university environment and what the life of a typical college student is like. • The institute gave students a solid introduction of STEM fields and the many career possibilities available.

42. Program Evaluation Cont… • The extracurricular activities and field trips were a great way to connect and meet students and staff. • The Residential Advisors were courteous and welcoming when students had questions or concerns and fair in treating all students equally. • Overall, the institute motivated students to want to pursue a higher education and study the STEM disciplines and would recommend this institute to other migrant students.

43. Comprehensive Program Evaluation Chart

44. Recommendations • Identification and Recruitment— • Award Notification— 3. Empirical Research— 4. Civic Engagement Component—

45. Media Coverage • KCRA News 3 • Univision 19

46. Highlights “Before I would be scared to write an essay and now I know how to use the writing process. I’ve also gotten more confident in going up and speaking in front of people.” -student

47. Highlights “I now know that what I do in high school is important and it will count. What I’m learning today is building up for what I will need to know tomorrow. “ –student

48. Highlights “I used to think engineering was about making cars and building things … I’m now interested in bioengineering and environmental engineering… Also, many of the engineers in the panels were girls. It really motivated me.“ –student

49. Highlights “Dr. Macari thoughts us that with practice one can become good at just [about] anything including math and science … and that it is not about intelligence but about studying.” –student

50. Thank You ! Contact Information: Dr. Viridiana Diaz Director, College Assistance Migrant Program California State University, Sacramento 6000 J Street; River Front Center 1 Sacramento CA, 95819-6108 Telephone: 916-278-7241 E-mail: viridiaz@csus.edu www.csus.edu/camp