One of the focuses of this program is to prepare the children for a test that they will take at the end of the 4 th grade. Tutors work with the children to bring them up to grade level and prepare them for the test. Graduate student coordinators train, mentor and provide on-site supervision for undergraduate tutors. They are also responsible for preparing tutor payroll, assisting with implementing program improvements, and identifying innovative tutoring methods. The Latino Scholars Program is a partnership between the Rutgers University Latino Arts and Cultural Center, the Puerto Rican Action Board and the Rutgers Student Employment Office.
Students receive academic tutoring in reading, language arts and math.
They also receive assistance with learning how to prepare for and take tests, time management and basic research techniques. An enrichment component sponsors field trips to cultural and recreational events. The Cultural Appreciation and Awareness Discovery Project is an opportunity for the children to research their cultural heritage. The students in the program are Latino, monolingual Spanish, or with little English proficiency. Bilingual tutors are encouraged to apply.