LEI Elementary School Programs

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ork assistance with  strong emphasis in literacy and math tutoring combined with problem solving and social-emotional learning activities.

The homework assistance sessions are delivered by culturally competent bilingual staff to address the academic achievement gap for many Latinx/BIPOC  students. The culturally relevant instruction addresses disparities, and bilingual teaching strengthens student bonds and success.  Learners at all levels of math and English language proficiency are provided 1:1 support with tailored learning tools.  College students serve as academic assistants and mentors.  Additional support is provided through family engagement activities through LEI’s Parent Engagement Navigation Services to foster a supportive learning environment beyond the classroom. 

ISLA was designed to achieve four specific goals for our elementary students: (1)  improve numeracy and rudimentary mathematics skills, (2)  improve English literacy, (3) enhance socio-emotional well-being (4)  and connect families more closely to school by expanding parents/caregivers’ engagement and leadership skills.

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“Me gusta venir porque se aprende más Matemáticas y no hay que hacer la tarea solo en la casa, se hace aquí.”

–Hernan Ramirez (2023)

LASOS engages 6th grade Latina girls and their mothers in a resiliency-building program focusing on self-exploration, personal development, cultural enrichment, early college awareness, and career exploration.

The girls learn how to build stronger relationships with their mothers and friends as well as new relationships with their mentors. LASOS supports girls in preparing themselves for college and making meaningful career goals while building their overall positive development, increasing relevant academic skills and their ability to achieve healthy relationships and learn healthy behaviors.

Throughout the program, the girls are provided with valuable life skills to foster stronger relationships with their mothers, peers, friends, and mentors. LASOS provides crucial support in preparing these young girls for college and helps them set meaningful career goals while nurturing their overall positive development. The program also emphasizes the enhancement of relevant 21st-century skills and the cultivation of healthy relationships and behaviors.

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“The program has helped me make more friends and have stronger relationships with new people. I have learned things that help me with daily life and for the future. I feel more prepared to be a mature woman to confront the challenges in life. Also, thank you to the teachers of the program for all the love, positivity, and respect that they have given me.”

—Maria del Pilar Hernández Rodríguez, 2023