Con Mi MADRE has a long tradition of keeping sixth- through twelfth-grade Hispanic girls enrolled in the Austin Independent School District (AISD) in school and focused on college and helping them achieve academic success, gain the skills necessary to achieve their dream of higher education, and strengthen their relationship with their family by involving their mothers in these goals. Originally enrolling only sixth graders, the program began expanding in size and services in 1993. This college preparatory program now serves over 700 girls in sixth through twelfth grades, through high school graduation, and their mothers (a total of 1,400 individuals). Con Mi MADRE has served 1,827 mother-daughter teams, with 75% of its 478 graduating seniors going on to a two- or four-year college or university.
Institution:
The University of Texas - Austin
Academic Level:
Baccalaureate
Issue Area:
College Prep
Year:
2009
Designation:
Examples of Excelencia
Designation:
Honorable Mention
Key Personnel:
Alcala, Sandy
Address:
The University of Texas School of Social Work
Address 2:
1 University Station D3500
City:
Austin
State:
TX
Zip:
78712-0358 Goal/Mission:
Con Mi MADRE's mission is to increase the representation of Hispanic women in higher education by supporting Hispanic girls who have the potential to succeed in college.
Outcome:
Con Mi MADRE has been helping Hispanic families set and achieve educational goals for their daughters since 1992. Since then, Con Mi MADRE has also awarded almost $100,000 in college scholarships to 117 girls. In 2008-09, Con Mi MADRE served 1,351 students and parents with the following results:
- 96% of students considered staying in school very important.
- 98% of students considered attending college a top priority.
- 77% of students achieved a 2.5 GPA or better.
- 87% of students enrolled in college preparatory coursework.
- 100% of parent participants consider their daughter attending college a top priority.
- 69 seniors graduated in 2009, and 61 plan to enter a postsecondary institution in fall 2009.
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| NBC_Latino_Dec_22_2011-Con_Mi_Madre.pdf | 218.97 KB |
| CMM_quick_overview_2009-10.pdf | 77.61 KB |
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