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POSTSECONDARY ACCESS FOR LATINO MIDDLE-GRADES STUDENTS

POSTSECONDARY ACCESS FOR LATINO MIDDLE-GRADES STUDENTS. NY State Middle Level Liaisons May 7, 2009. www.palmsproject.net. A project of Education Development Center, Inc. PRESENTATION OBJECTIVES. Consider the significance of the middle grades in college access

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POSTSECONDARY ACCESS FOR LATINO MIDDLE-GRADES STUDENTS

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  1. POSTSECONDARY ACCESS FOR LATINO MIDDLE-GRADES STUDENTS NY State Middle Level Liaisons May 7, 2009 www.palmsproject.net A project of Education Development Center, Inc.

  2. PRESENTATION OBJECTIVES • Consider the significance of the middle grades in college access • Introduce a resource for developing a college-focused outreach program • Present a case study of a school that is building a college-going culture among Latino students and parents

  3. ABOUT PALMS • Our mission is to strengthen the ability of schools to partner with families and communities in supporting Latino students’ pursuit of education beyond high school. • We conduct research, develop products, and offer services to assist school leaders who share our mission.

  4. FUNDERS & PARTNERS • Lumina Foundation for Education • Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation • LULAC National Educational Service Centers • National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform

  5. WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO Research shows that the following factors arekey determinants to college attendance: • Having college plans at least by 7th grade • Attending a college-focused high school • Having families who expect you – and can help you – to go to college Source: “Building a College-Going Culture: Lessons from Best Practices and College Access Advising.” Presentation by Patricia McDonough at National College Access Network Conference. Los Angeles, CA. November 9, 2007

  6. PALMS ACTIVITIES • Parent Outreach Study (2004) • Tools for Latino Family Outreach (2005) • Student Outreach Study (2005) • Implementation Study (2006-09) • Outreach Leaders Network (2007-09)

  7. Why are you telling us to think about college? We’re still in middle school!

  8. College-going culture in Grades 6, 7, and 8

  9. Download free atwww.palmsproject.net

  10. Campus Visits Unarticulated or unclear goals Principal’s Coffees Themed Nights Open House Little to no time for reflection POCKETS OF EXCELLENCE

  11. KEY FEATURES OF TOOLKIT • Research-based process • Study of Parental Outreach Practices • Organizational and Community Development • Field tested • Usability of materials and effectiveness of process • Extensive practitioner feedback • Flexible and adaptable • Each program will be unique • Tailored to the strengths and goals of each community

  12. PURPOSE & AUDIENCE • Guides school leaders through a process for developing an outreach PROGRAM • Applicable to all grade levels • Outreach can target any under-represented group

  13. WHAT MAKES A PROGRAM A PROGRAM? • “It’s ongoing, organized, structured, and coherent.” • “It has clear goals, tangible outcomes, and visible leadership.”

  14. WHY BUILD A PROGRAM? • “To create systemic change.” • “To expand the impact of pockets.” • “To evaluate whether goals were met.” • “To be able to replicate and sustain your efforts.” • “To make your work marketable.”

  15. TOOLKIT FORMAT Self-facilitated materials guide a school team in planning, implementing, and assessing outreach efforts. Small group sessions are used to plan school-wide outreach to students and parents.

  16. ASSESSING DOING MAPPING PLANNING VISIONING STARTING PATH TO A PROGRAM

  17. PALMS SITES

  18. CASE STUDY: HOMMOCKS MIDDLE SCHOOL

  19. DEMOGRAPHICS & REASONS FOR ACTION

  20. FACILITATING THE PALMS PROCESS

  21. PADRES UNIDOS VISION STATEMENT The school will be a space that is inclusive, participatory, and unified, conducive to the growth and development of all members of the educational community. We are motivated by the highest expectations and a firm commitment to use all available resources in order to provide families with the necessary tools to guarantee our children full access to higher education.

  22. THANK YOU! • Stay in touch and join our mailing list • Contact us: • aclark@edc.org • adorris@edc.org

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