| Name | Coca Cola Valued Youth |
| Program Type | Program Description |
| Subject | Academic Enrichment, Mentoring |
| Target Population | Elementary, Middle School, High School |
| Medium | Brochure, Handout |
| Cost | None |
| Contact | Linda Cantu Title Director, Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program |
| Organization | IDRA |
| Address | 5835 Callaghan Suite 350 San Antonio, TX 78228-1190 |
| Phone / Fax | (210) 684-8180 / (210) 684-5389 |
| mail/web | lcantu@txdirect.net |
| description | Dropout prevention program enhances learning and language skills. Started with an emphasis on ESL students but evolved to work with wider groups, building language and reading skills. A four year grade level difference is required between tutor and tutee. |
| Name | HACU (Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities) Transition Program |
| Program Type | Program Description |
| Subject | Academic Enrichment, College Awareness, Mentoring, Parent Involvement |
| Target Population | Middle School |
| Medium | Brochure |
| Cost | None |
| Contact | Eliza Arguiello Title Project Director |
| Organization | Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities |
| Address | 4204 Gardendale Suite 216 San Antonio, TX 78229 |
| Phone / Fax | (210) 692-3805 / (210) 692-0823 |
| mail/web | |
| description | Organization encourages Hispanic youth to attend college. Program "Transition to High School and Beyond: A Model" develops 8th graders' skills to succeed in high school. Includes study skill workshops, role modeling, orientation to high school, counseling and tutoring by HS students. 8th graders also tutor elementary students. Also includes sessions for parents. An outgrowth of the Hispanic Student Success Program (HSSP). |
| Name | Hispanic Mother-Daughter Program |
| Program Type | Program Description |
| Subject | Academic Enrichment, College Awareness, Parent Involvement |
| Target Population | Middle School, High School |
| Medium | Brochure, Report |
| Cost | None |
| Contact | Anna Ramirez-Pekarsky Title Director, HMD Program |
| Organization | University of Texas, San Antonio |
| Address | 6900 North Loop 1604 West San Antonio, TX 78249-0601 |
| Phone / Fax | (210) 458-4663 / (210) 459-4655 |
| mail/web | |
| description | Program encourages female Hispanic students to attend college and graduate. Program offered at six sites in Texas and one in Arizona. |
| Name | Med-Prep |
| Program Type | Program Description |
| Subject | College Advising, College Awareness, Financial Aid Awareness, Scholarship Last Dollar |
| Target Population | High School |
| Medium | Brochure |
| Cost | None |
| Contact | Bob Martinez Title Executive Director |
| Organization | Mexican-American Physicians' Association |
| Address | 4201 Medical Drive Suite 280 San Antonio, TX 78229 |
| Phone / Fax | (210) 692-9344 / (210) 567-7855 |
| mail/web | |
| description | Program encourages Mexican-American high school students to graduate from high school, attend college and pursue a medical or health care career. Three components: personal/social skills, academic planning and medical education in 20 annual Saturday sessions. |
| Name | Paving the Way - Fort Worth Independent School District |
| Program Type | Program Description |
| Subject | College Awareness |
| Target Population | Middle School, High School, Parents |
| Medium | Brochure |
| Cost | None |
| Contact | Jo Shaw Kiley Title Director, Secondary Operations |
| Organization | Ft. Worth Independent School District, Middle Sch. |
| Address | 100 University Drive North Fort Worth, TX 76107 |
| Phone / Fax | (817) 871-2726 / (817) 871-2712 |
| mail/web | |
| description | Program increases communications between parent and child about aspirations and expectations. Includes partnership with local colleges. |
| Name | University Outreach |
| Program Type | Program Description |
| Subject | Academic Enrichment, College Awareness, Financial Aid Awareness, Self-Esteem |
| Target Population | Middle School, High School |
| Medium | Report |
| Cost | None |
| Contact | Karon Sturdivant Title Executive Director |
| Organization | Center for Academic Achievement |
| Address | Texas A&M University 529 Blocker College Station, TX 77843-4230 |
| Phone / Fax | (409) 845-2724 / (409) 845-6419 |
| mail/web | k-sturdivant@tamu.edu |
| description | Program encourages early college awareness for Texas middle and high school students. Includes college visits, cultural activities, summer enrichment program in math, science and communication skills. Operated at 6 sites. |