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Publication Date: 2014
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The Latino Parents-Learning about College (LaP-LAC) Program: Educational Empowerment of Latino Families through Psychoeducational Group Work
Villalba, José A.; Gonzalez, Laura M.; Hines, Erik M.; Borders, L. DiAnne
Journal for Specialists in Group Work, v39 n1 p47-70 2014
Parental involvement is crucial to facilitating a child's high school success and enhancing their post-secondary opportunities. Unfortunately, the ability for Latina/o parents and guardians to engage in parental involvement is hindered by a general lack of familiarity with U.S. educational systems and post-secondary options. With these barriers in mind, the Latino Parents-Learning About College (LaP-LAC) program was developed. The LaP-LAC is a psychoeducational group work experience wherein Latina/o parents with high school-aged children learn to understand the high school curriculum and become more familiar with post-secondary options (including financial aid), in an effort to empower themselves and their families.
Descriptors: Parents, Parent Participation, Hispanic American Students, Barriers, High School Students, Higher Education, Psychoeducational Methods, Group Counseling, Group Dynamics, Group Structure, School Counseling, School Counselors, Counselor Training, Spanish Speaking, Student Interests, Skills, Student Experience, College Choice, College Admission, Paying for College, Student Financial Aid, Transitional Programs
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Secondary Education; High Schools; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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