Who We Are
What is Al Éxito's Mission?
Al Exito’s mission is to accelerate Latinx youths' academic achievement and leadership capacity through transformative opportunities for youth, and their families, to fully participate and thrive in Iowa’s communities.
How many Core Programs does Al Éxito have?
5
Who represents Al Éxito at school and run the afterschool program at that school?
facilitators, co-facilitators, youth assistants
How must every program start?
What is our Vision?
Al Exito’s vision is to advance Iowa’s prosperity through Latinx excellence.
What is the name of Al Éxito's youth-led business?
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Youth-led business that partners with Spanish speaking business to promote Latino philanthropy and community support. Students gain entrepreneurial skills and career development.
What do facilitators use to plan their after-school program sessions?
Al Éxito Curriculum
How many college visits should be planned for each program a year?
Visit at least 2 colleges every year meeting with Latinx faculty, staff, and students on campus
What is one of Al Éxito's main goals?
Achieve higher education and career goals;
Develop leadership and civic engagement skills to build equitable Latino representation;
Nurture well-being through cultural identity development
What grades does Al Éxito program serve?
5th - 12th and college programs!
What are the main areas the Al Éxito curriculum focuses on? (5)
Cultural Celebration, Academic Achievement, Leadership Skills, Civic Engagement, healthy relationships
How many family engagement programs should be planned per school year?
Host 2 family programs to increase family engagment, educate on relevant topics and celebrate Latinx culture
What is something Al Éxito tracks to evaluate Al Éxito participant success?
School Attendance;Academic Achievement; Parental Involvement; Graduation from high school;Enrollment in post-secondary education
What special initiatives does Al Éxito offer for participants?
College Coaching, Mary E. Campos Scholarship, Al Éxito University
When do programs start and when do they end for the school year?
Sept 16 - May 5 or second week of September through first week of May
Who should Facilitators contact for support regarding their Al Éxito program?
Gabby!!!
When was Al Éxito established as a nonprofit?
Became a 501(c)3 nonprofit in March 2010. The Board of Directors hired Dawn Martinez Oropeza as the Executive Director in March 2013
What is the name of Al Éxito's high school program?
Movimiento - Intensive leadership, college preparatory, academic achievement, and civic engagement program. 3 key strategies to develop student youth leaders 1) research/ data analysis; 2) leadership through civic engagement; 3) youth-led action.
What communities does Al Éxito have programs?
Clarion/Goldfield/Dows, Belmond-Klemme,Des Moines, Hampton-Dumont,Marshalltown,Perry, Tama/Toledo,Ottumwa, Urbandale, Ames,West Liberty,West Des Moines
How do students sign up for the program?
Each site has a parent permission form to fill out and a social media contract.