ERIC Number: EJ779848
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Oct
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-1066-5684
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The Platte River Corridor Project: A University/K-12 Collaboration to Meet the Needs of Latino Students
Hof, David D.; Lopez, Samuel T.; Dinsmore, Julie A.; Baker, Jessica; McCarty, Wendy L.; Tracy, Glenn
Equity & Excellence in Education, v40 n4 p321-330 Oct 2007
This article discusses the development and impact of the Platte River Corridor Project, a successful university/K-12 partnership designed to address the inequality in learning outcomes for Latino students by increasing the effectiveness of K-12 classroom teachers in educating Latino English Language Learner (ELL) students and by facilitating access to higher education for Latino students. The project includes components that train K-12 educators, provide financial and social support for Latino students to attend college, provide ELL resources to school systems, and establish a regional teacher information network. Assessment data specific to each program component is provided. Challenges and recommendations are included for others who may be interested in creating a similar project. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Partnerships in Education, Outcomes of Education, Hispanic Americans, Teacher Effectiveness, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Educational Attainment, Program Effectiveness, College School Cooperation, Financial Support, College Attendance, Program Descriptions
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; Higher Education
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Language: English
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