Creating a College-Going Culture
One of the most important ways that schools can help English language learners successfully move on to higher education is by creating a college-going culture, where students and parents learn more about the application process, get to know more about college life, and can work with advisors and mentors to get there. The educators featured here have some creative ideas to get started!
Featured Articles
- Tips for Teaching Middle and High School ELLs
- Undocumented Latino Students and the DREAM of Pursuing College
- Latino Student Success: Providing the Right Learning Opportunities
- Getting Ready for College: What ELL Students Need to Know
- ELL Student Success: The Path to College
Blog Posts
Related Video
Susan Lafond: Preparing ELLs to Apply for College
Bobbi Houtchens: Considerations for Adolescent ELLs (Part 4 of 4)
Christine Rowland: College guidance strategies for ELLs
Parents and college
Building relationships with high school ELL families
College application
College readiness
College Readiness
The importance of community colleges
Books and Booklists
Research and Reports
- Perceptions of College Financial Aid Among California Latino Youth
- The condition of college & career readiness: 2010
- The Latino Education Crisis: Rescuing the American Dream
- The Relevance of Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders in the College Completion Agenda
- Understanding Latino Male Undergraduate Experiences in Higher Education (Research Brief)