The decline in Catholic school enrollment (from 5.2 million in the mid-1960's to 2.2 million today) has many causes. One big challenge has been in figuring out ways to help acculturate new immigrant populations. The natural focus has been on changing or adapting the schools. This project is about a different approach: helping the families themselves to change and grow, in a way that enhances children's academic performance and builds the school's value proposition.
Hence, the premise as written by Heather Burns, Notre Dame MBA:
La Familia Extendida is designed to provide English language training to every member of the Hispanic elementary student’s family to include parents and siblings. This program will take place at St. Adalbert’s school and will place them as the “extended family” that is central to Hispanic culture. The goal of this program is to enhance the schools value proposition for the family; building trust and improving student performance and achievement.
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