EARLY ESCALERA (10TH & 11TH GRADES)

EARLY ESCALERA (10TH & 11TH GRADES)

Latino Network envisions a just world where our youth reach their full potential. Currently, we know even the most motivated Latino/a student confronts systemic barriers to college and career success. Latino Network’s Early Escalera works to break down these barriers.

  • PPS:

    Roosevelt HS

    Benson HS

    McDaniel HS

    Jefferson HS

    Parkrose:

    Parkrose HS

    Centennial:

    Centennial HS

    Reynolds:

    Reynolds HS

    Gresham Barlow:

    Gresham HS

    David Douglas:

    David Douglas HS

  • Melissa McCoy, mmelissa@latnet.org

  • PPS, Multnomah County SYA, PNI, OCF

Early Escalera offers an intensive year-round college-preparation program to high school students. Nationally recognized UnidosUS, the Early Escalera curriculum develops resilient and aspiring youth through:

  • College/Trade school visits locally 

  • College saving and planning information

  • Financial aid, college and scholarship application assistance

  • Career exploration through job shadows and panels

  • High school credit completion assistance

  • Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) exploration

  • Leadership development

  • Social Emotional Learning

  • Comprehensive Healthy Sexuality

  • Cultural Exploration

“For a community to be whole and healthy, it must be based on people’s love and concern for each other”

Tony DeFalco - Executive Director

Our Values (ACCESS)

  • The key to advancement for all Latino children and youth

  • The empowerment, leadership development, and active engagement of Latinos in the decisions that affect their lives.

  • The organization and integration of Latino communities as a catalyst for equity and social change.

  • The commitment to excellence and results

  • The continued connection to our rich histories, languages, and diversity.

  • The power of multicultural, multi-generational, and cross-sector partnerships

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