- PMD: 8
- Cost: Included in Registration
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Poster Session 1: Promoting Diversity and Multicultural Competence in School Psychology
Learner Objectives
This session will help participants…
- describe how the experiences of Mexican immigrant students in high school influenced their definition of academic success and higher education aspirations;
- analyze the unique strengths of Mexican immigrant students in high school that have contributed to their success; and
- develop strategies at the high school level that will assist Mexican immigrant students in succeeding in higher education.
Description
Pursuing higher education requires targeted support at the high school level. Learn which high school experiences helped Mexican immigrant students become academically successful and pursue their higher education goals.
Presenter(s)
Stefani R. Orozco, New Mexico State University
Neyda M. Hernandez, New Mexico State University
Laura C. Calkins-Martinez, New Mexico State University
Jay C. Vega, New Mexico State University
Contributor(s)
Lisa S. Peterson, PhD
