TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
National Council of La Raza
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Acknowledgements
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Executive Summary
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Introduction
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Methodology
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SECTION I. NCLR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE
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NCLR Workforce Development Overview
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Phase I. Background of NCLR Escalera Program: Taking Steps to Success
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Pilot Site and Affiliate Selection NCLR Escalera Model
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Phase II. Expansion and Replication of the NCLR Escalera Program: Taking Steps to Success
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Evaluation Planning
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Table 1. NCLR Escalera Program Logic Model
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Systems and Tools
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SECTION II: ESCALERA PROGRAM KEY FINDINGS, PROMISING PRACTICES, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
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Summary
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AltaMed Escalera Program
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AltaMed Escalera Alumni Janil Alvarez: In Her Own Words
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Instituto del Progreso Latino (IPL) Escalera Program
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IPL Student Success Story, Adriana Martinez, IPL Escalera Alumni
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PROMESA: EHCCI Escalera Program
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PROMESA Escalera Student Profile: Barbie Rodriguez
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