Foundation For Hispanic Education

Programs: In 2001, in response to the burgeoning latino population in san jose, the foundation for hispanic education established a bilingual charter school, latino college preparatory academy (lcpa). Since then, the mission of lcpa has been to enable underserved high school english language learners (ell) to become bi-literate in english and spanish and proficient in mathematics and science while remaining culturally responsive to ensure their ability to successfully complete requirements for a high school diploma and pursue post-secondary educational opportunities. Through its mission, lcpa aims to be recognized as the premier provider of high school ell educational programs, thus ensuring innovative, successful leaders with critical thinking, decision-making, information technology, and communications skills.

in 2014, the foundation for hispanic education opened its second charter high school serving the east san jose community, luis valdez leadership academy (lvla). Lvla is committed to providing a rigorous academic program designed to instill a lifelong passion for learning and to equip students with the skills for social and academic success at four year colleges, universities and local community colleges. Lvla has embodied the legacy of its namesake, luis valdez, by integrating a visual, performing arts, and digital media program into its curriculum. Through its culturally sustaining pedagogy, lvla aims to graduate empowered young adults who are poised, confident and articulate leaders.

the mission of the roberto cruz leadership academy (rcla) is to empower students to become community leaders and socially conscious educators. Rcla implements a rigorous teacher academy that integrates technology, real world projects, community values, bi-literacy, and an environment that promotes personalized learning where students have access to post- secondary educational opportunities. Rcla aims to educate students through college preparatory courses that empower them to be academically literate, critical thinkers, effective communicators and independent problem solvers who are agents of education and social justice with a commitment toward the community around them. Rcla vision is a school that is just, equitable, and environmentally sustainable for all. Supporting diversity, community, literacy, intergenerational collaboration, and self-empowerment so that all students become critical thinkers through a curriculum that is rigorous, innovative, and implemented through meaningful school relationships.

provided leadership in the education of english language learners(ell) and the development of specialized training programs for teachers of english language learners.