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Escalera High School Program

The Escalera Program
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The Escalera Program uses a national evidence-based curriculum developed by UnidosUS model to provide academic support to Latinx students in grades 9-12. The goal is to promote upward economic mobility for Latinx students through programming that focuses on increasing academic achievement, career planning,  and exposure to advanced careers. Program components include tutoring, career workshops, guest speakers, resume building workshops, ACT/SAT prep and summer internships. The program uses a holistic approach that encourages parent involvement through ongoing support from a resource specialist. The Escalera program operates at East, West, Memorial, and La Follette High School in Madison, WI.
Other program components include:

  • Summer internship opportunities for junior students at local businesses under the guidance of business leaders, many of them Latino. Learn more. 
 
  • BECAS Scholarship Program to encourage and assist Latino youth in the program to further their education.            
    ​Learn more. ​
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Contact Escalera at:

Alondra Lavariega
East High School

​alondral@micentro.org

Andy Morales
West High School 

andy@micentro.org​
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Angelica Catalán
Jefferson and Memorial High School

angelica@micentro.org

Anahí Gallegos
La Follete High School

anahi@micentro.org​
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SCHOLAR TESTIMONIALS


"What I most like about Escalera is that it is a safe place with opportunities and it is a space where I can feel safe to express myself."

- Nicole, Madison West High Graduate 


"I like the Escalera program because it is very fun and a great way to learn about college."

- Javier, Madison Memorial Graduate 


"I like Escalera because it helps me with planning for college and applying for scholarships."

- Cynthia, Madison Memorial Graduate 
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Main Madison Office
810 West Badger Rd. Madison, WI 53713
Ph. (608) 255-3018
Fax. (608) 255-2975

Sun Prairie Office (Sunshine Place)

1632 W. Main St #150, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Ph. ​(608) 640-7411
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EIN: 93-0844812