Escuela Bolivia is a non-profit organization founded by Bolivian parents and educators to address educational needs of the growing Latino population. We are very excited to announce our Summer 2009 Emerging Leaders Program. The Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is a college preparation program for Latino high school students through the help, support and guidance of a professional Latino. Through this program, students develop communication and leadership skills, take field trips to universities, and are paired with mentors to discuss college and career options. Students also have the opportunity to win scholarships utilizing all the skills they have acquired.

We are looking for professional Latinos, both males and females, who would be interested in mentoring our program participants through their journey  and transition into higher education. ELP hopes to serve 30-40 students in both programs located in Washington, DC and Arlington, VA. While the dates of the program differ in each location, mentors are required to attend 4-5 mandatory sessions dealing with topics such as
**Essay writing
**Financial aid and scholarship search
**Cultural Identity, and more!

If you or someone you know are interested in working with us and a group of AMAZING students, please contact me via e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

And if you are interested in becoming a facilitator, we have openings for both locations with a stipend of $500 for the summer term. Inquire for job description and further informaton.

Please pass on to your friends, colleagues and networks.

Thank you,

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Tania Alfaro
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Escuela Bolivia Volunteer Coordinator
AmeriCorps Member

This year, Escuela Bolivia will hold its Summer 2009 Spanish Academy at Wilson School, located at 1601 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22209. The Spanish Academy is a new summer component of the Saturday School.  With the success of last year’s first summer academy, we have expanded to a full day program.  The goal is to provide Escuela Bolivia’s Spanish language program with cultural enrichment to Kindergarten through 5th graders in a condensed two-week course.  In two multi-level classes, students will focus on language acquisition utilizing textbooks, arts and crafts, and cultural activities.  Classes will be held from August 12 – August 28, Mondays through Fridays from 9am-4pm.  Tuition will be $350 per student.  We are currently accepting registration for the Spanish Academy but space is limited!  To register for classes, please call (703) 228-2560.

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Este año, Escuela Bolivia llevara a cabo la Academia de Español del verano 2009 en La Escuela Wilson, localizado en1601 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22209. La Academia de Español es un nuevo componente de la Escuela de los Sábados.  Con el éxito de la primera Academia del año pasado, hemos extendido el programa a completo día.  La meta es proveer el programa de Español de Escuela Bolivia a estudiantes en grados K-5° por medio de un curso condensada a dos semanas durante el verano.  En dos clases de diferentes niveles, los estudiantes enfocaran en la adquisición del idioma utilizando libros, artes, y actividades culturales.  Las clases tendrán lugar el 12-28 de Agosto, Lunes a Viernes de 9am-4pm.  Matriculación será $350 por estudiante.  Para registrarse, por favor llame a (703) 228-2560.