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The Washington famiLIA” has expanded to 3 schools in Mount Vernon and Bellingham school districts. Oregon Forest Grove High launched LIA in 2021 and runs 4 class sections. Currently 3 schools run LIA in Oregon, in Forest Grove and Ontario school districts. California LIA reached The Golden State” in 2018 and currently operates in 2 central California schools. Connecticut The Northeastern US introduced LIA in Connecticut in 2018. Currently 9 schools run our program in Hartford, Danbury, New Britain, and New London school districts. Colorado Denver Public Schools brought LIA to Colorado in 2018 with 1 school. We have now grown to 13 schools in Adams 12, Aurora, Boulder Valley, Denver, Littleton, and Jeffco school districts. Colorado The Grand Canyon State” launched LIA in Isaac School District in 2018. We have now grown to 4 schools in Arizona in Isaac, Mesa, and Phoenix school districts. Illinois Leman Middle has pioneered LIA in West Chicago since 2017, and the school currently runs 5 sections of LIA. Iowa Des Moines school district introduced LIA into 1 high school in 2019, and has since grown to 3 high schools. Nevada Clark County school district jumped into LIA by launching 3 schools in 2019, and has since grown to 8 schools. New York LIA reached The Empire State” in 2019, launching at Multicultural High. We have since grown to 3 schools in New York Public Schools and Hicksville school district in Long Island. New Mexico LIA signed a contract with the state of New Mexico to launch and grow Latinos In Action. Currently 4 schools have launched LIA in Albuquerque and Pecos school districts, with big plans for growth coming soon! Utah In 2001, Founder/CEO Dr. Jose Enriquez began the first class of Latinos In Action at Timpview High School in Provo, Utah. Since then LIA has grown to 130+ schools in 24 school districts. Florida Broward County school district brought LIA to the east coast with their 2014 pilot. Since then Florida has become the state with the most schools running LIA, reaching 160+ schools in 9 school districts. Idaho One of LIA’s earliest adopters, Idaho has been running Latinos In Action at Jerome High School since 2012. We have grown to 14 schools in Blackfoot, Caldwell, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Kimberly, Minidoka, Preston, Teton, and Twin Falls school districts. Several LIA schools run the program as a Dual Enrollment course. Our 4 Essentials The LIA Student The 30/40/30 model is our strategic way to structure the student makeup of the class. View More The Elementary Partnership During the class period, LIA students provide literacy tutoring at local elementary schools. View More The LIA Leadership Structure Each LIA student participates in a class leadership committee, gaining hands-on learning experiences. View More The College and Career Readiness Curriculum LIA’s curriculum combines evidence-based instructional strategies and culturally-responsive teaching best practices. View More Leadership doesn’t necessarily come from those who seek a position, but from those who position themselves to serve those who seek. Dr. Jose Enriquez Founder & Chief Executive Officer OUR SCHOOLS Read More FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Read More LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Read More COMMUNITY SERVICE Read More We are LIA The Latinos In Action course is designed to meet individual needs and empower all students to succeed, bringing together high achievers and those with untapped potential. Personal Assets All LIA students identify and leverage their cultural, social, and personal assets. Excellence in Education All LIA students graduate high school, college and career ready. View our schools Service All LIA students participate in weekly literacy tutoring to young students. Leadership All LIA students take on leadership positions in LIA committees and gain hands-on leadership experience. Our Partners Latinos In Action collaborates with partners across a wide range of industries. Together we are empowering Latino families in our communities and connecting them with resources and opportunities. Full list of partners The LIA Experience "Latinos In Action has enabled me to go further with my education. The program has exposed me to many opportunities available after high school. My teacher has really helped me and inspired me to want to continue pursuing a better education by helping me apply for scholarships and colleges. The service opportunities that Latinos In Action offers have also helped me become a better citizen for my community and after high school, I would like to continue volunteering in projects that better communities. I believe Latinos In Action will help me achieve my goals and dreams. As a result, I am more motivated than ever to be the best student and leader I can be." Manuela Bohorquez LIA Alumni "What Latinos In Action has done for the students in our school district is simply amazing. LIA has provided the stage to not only showcase their talents and abilities, but the realization of how strong their collective voice is and the responsibility that comes with that. They are not only embracing their Latino heritage and culture, but more importantly developing a deeper understanding of what it means to serve their community." Michael Ramirez Former Cadre Director for Broward County Schools; Current Chief of Staff for Lee County Schools "In July 2016, my dad was diagnosed with cancer. He passed away five months later, leaving me with my mom and sister. After my dad’s passing, my grades began slipping and I was having trouble focusing in school. It was at this time that I was approached about joining Latinos In Action in my school. LIA has helped me refocus on my education, provided me with unique learning opportunities, and introduced me to important mentors in my life. It has played a huge role in helping me cope with my dad’s passing. I have been able to make new friends in the class that inspire and encourage me to reach my personal goals. I feel like I have become a better person because of Latinos In Action." Daniel Monterroso LIA Alumni ”Our students’ growth from the beginning of the year to the end of the year was the second highest in the school district, and we attribute a huge portion of that to the Latinos In Action students helping these elementary students." Buck Ekstrom Principal at Woods Cross Elementary Previous Next LIA’s Values We are open and welcoming to all who have the desire to further their learning and become leaders in their communities. We create an environment of inclusivity where people from all backgrounds and beliefs come together to help each other learn and grow. Lia Vision Be the model for Latino youth engagement through personal assets, excellence in education, service, and leadership. Upcoming Events Current Month No Events Full calendar of events About LIAConference Gala Boot Camp Educator Institute Initiatives Family Engagement Elementary Alumni College Chapters...