This digest describes three programs for middle and high school language minority students at risk of dropping out of school. Two of the programs are geared toward limited-English-proficient Hispanic youth, and the third, a vocational program, involves African-American students as well. The first program described is the Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program, which aims to help Hispanic middle and high school students achieve academic success and improve their language skills. In this program, middle and high school students are paired with elementary school students identified as being at risk of dropping out of school. The program's philosophy is that the tutors, by being placed in positions of responsibility, will improve their self esteem and academic performance. The goals of the second program, Project Adelante, are to improve the high school graduation rate of Hispanic students, increase their opportunities for college admission, and increase the number who enter the teaching profession. The California Partnership Academies Program represents a three-way partnership among state, local school districts, and supporting businesses. Goals are to provide academic and vocational training to disadvantaged students and to decrease youth unemployment. (Contains nine references and three program contacts.) (VWL)