Saturday, February 17, 2024
10:00 AM–10:50 AM CST
- PMD: 7,8
- Cost: Included in Registration
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Poster Session 8: Promoting Academic Success
Learner Objectives
This session will help participants…
- identify risk and resilience factors faced by Latiné students in their pursuit of educational opportunities at all developmental levels;
- introduce Garcia Coll et al.'s (1996) Integrative Model of Minority Youth Development, highlighting contextual and cultural nuances; and
- share practical strategies to foster and support higher educational attainment among Latiné youth.
Description
Latiné students encounter many educational barriers. Despite this, these youth maintain high aspirations for postsecondary attainment. Learn how school psychologists are critical stakeholders in helping these students achieve their dreams.
Presenter(s)
Laura Rodriguez, Northern Arizona University
Andrea C. Lopez, SIUE
Marianne Fillhouer, Northern Arizona University
Allison D. Williams, Northern Arizona University
Contributor(s)
Carlos O. Calderon, PhD, Dylan L. Adamany
