Latinos In Action

Washington

Mount Vernon High launched LIA in 2021 and currently offers it as a Dual Credit course. 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.

Arizona

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.

College Career Readiness Curriculum

Our culturally responsive, college and career readiness curriculum supports students in their Skills for Learning and Life.

Leadership and Development

Each LIA student gains real-life leadership experience by participating in student-lead service, social, and professional committees.

Literacy and Tutoring

From approximately October to April, LIA students serve as literacy tutors for neighboring elementary school students.

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

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The LIA Student

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.

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.

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."

"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."

"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."

”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."

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.

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