ESCALERA (11th & 12TH GRADEs)

EDUCATIONAL ACCESS PROGRAMS

Albina Rockwood Promise Neighborhood Initiative

Colegio De Padres

Conexiones (7th & 8th Grades)

Early Escalera (9th & 10th Grades)

Escalera (11th & 12th Grades)

Fuerza Program (First Year of College)

Ninth Grade Counts (Incoming 9th Graders)

Paso a Paso Scholarship

Summer Bridge

Summer Escalera

ESCALERA (11th & 12TH GRADEs)

Latino Network envisions a just world where our youth reach their full potential. Currently, we know even the most motivated Latine student confronts systemic barriers to college and career success. Latino Network’s Escalera works to break down these barriers.

Escalera offers an intensive year-round college preparation program to high school students. Nationally recognized the UnidosUS, the Escalera curriculum develops resilient and aspiring youth through:

  • College/Trade school visits locally 

  • College saving and planning information

  • Financial aid, college and scholarship application assistance

  • Career exploration through job shadows and panels

  • High school credit completion assistance

  • Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) exploration

  • Leadership development

  • Social emotional learning

  • Cultural exploration

  • David Douglas:

    • David Douglas HS

    Parkrose:

    • Parkrose HS

    Portland Public Schools:

    • Alliance HS

    • Benson HS

    • Franklin HS

    • Jefferson HS

    • McDaniel HS

    • Roosevelt HS

    Reynolds:

    • Reynolds HS

    • Oregon Community Foundation

    • Portland Children’s Levy

    • Portland Public Schools

    • Promise Neighborhood Initiative

Our Values (ACCESS)

  • The commitment to excellence and results

  • The continued connection to our rich histories, languages, and diversity.

  • The power of multicultural, multi-generational, and cross-sector partnerships

  • The key to advancement for all Latino children and youth

  • The empowerment, leadership development, and active engagement of Latinos in the decisions that affect their lives.

  • The organization and integration of Latino communities as a catalyst for equity and social change.

Latnet Programs