The Los Angeles Times reported on February 2 that Sylmar and three other high schools in Southern California, instructors are running some of the state's only rigorous bilingual math and science classes using online curriculum from Mexico. The idea: to get more Latino students to take and pass the courses they need to go to college.

LETI is currently in the planning stages of a parallel effort to use the Mexican government's online secondary education system to help move "inter-language" students toward their high school diploma.
The LETI program is under the direction of Beatriz Koteles.

L.A. Times story

LETI as you all know has been serving the Lynnwood area under the watchful eye of Rosario Reyes for over 20 years; for a nonprofit that's a long time!

In its last meeting the LETI board of directors welcomed a new member, Sally Guzman Reyes, a recent University of Washington graduate who will take on the role of communication liaison for the organization. Mrs. Guzman Reyes is taking a lead role to give LETI's site a few cosmetic changes that reflect the new events, fundraisers and programs the board has been hard at work on.

With the original creator of LETI's logo and long time helper in all things creative, Jose Tello, we have adopted a new logo. We have retained elements of our former logo with just a touch of amethyst on the horizon to remind us of new beginning and hope that LETI brings to its community.

We thank Jose Tello for his hard work as well as Rees Clark, board member and owner of Clark Internet Publishing for helping us with our modernization. We thank the community, too, for all your support, and we hope you will continue to support LETI in future endeavors!

Check out our new Facebook page! (Complete linkage below related News item or from link at bottom of any page.)

LETI @ Facebook

(Castellano sigue) We will begin to repost or link to the weekly bulletin (in Spanish) of the Mexican Consulate in Seattle. This week's bulletin is linked below. Watch for a more permanent arrangement, and feel free to forward the URL to others.

Desde hoy comenzaremos re-publicando el boletín semanal del consulado mexicano de Seattle. El boletín de esta semana sigue el enlace abajo. Una ubicación mas permanente aparecerá pronto. Favor de enviar la dirección web a otros.

El boletín de 13 de diciembre

Click the title to view a member-submitted video of the event.

The public is invited to our LETI Community Forum on October 24, 2011. We will hand out the diplomas for the LETI classes completed and awards to our volunteer of the year and outstanding community volunteers.

We will give valuable information to the community. Topics include

• the importance of science careers (salary, job availability)
• the importance of computers and e-marketing
• loan modifications and renters’ rights
• immigration issues and police
• legal issues affecting the Latino communit
• the importance of civic participation
• education issues and high school drop out rates
• business development

LETI is pleased to invite the public to a Latin American Music concert by
internationally renowned guitarist ALFREDO MURO. He played at Benaroya Hall in Seattle last year and received a standing ovation. This year, he will be playing at Edmonds Community College to help raise funds for scholarships at 7pm on Saturday, October 1st.

The concert includes a post concert gourmet dinner prepared by an award-winning chef. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free dinners are available by request. Space is limited due to the concert + sit-down-dinner format, so please act quickly.

Regular tickets are $40 for adults and $20 for students & seniors (60+), but you can get a 25%-55% discount ($30 & $18 respectively) if your order is received by September 28th.

Your donation will be helping Latino students at Edmonds Community College who otherwise may have to drop out of school for lack of funding.

Use the attached order form to request tickets, or call Rosamaría @ 425-775-4354 or send an email to rosamaria@letiwa.org for faster service.

Sample Recordings

Order Tickets (PDF)

Congratulations to our 2011 LETI Scholarship winners!
> Mireya Alvarado
> Ray Corona
> Daniela Diaz-Caro

LETI - Latino Education and Training Institute, is awarding quarterly scholarships to qualified individuals to enable them to pursue or continue higher education. We wish to provide financial assistance to qualified candidates who for financial reasons may otherwise be unable to continue their education.

In accordance with LETI values, we would like to support hard working Latinos, with accountability and high moral standards. Furthermore, we encourage students with clearly defined career paths to be engaged in the prosperity of their own communities.

To apply for a scholarship, email the following documents to LETI's Scholarship Committee at info@letiwa.org Last day to apply is August 10th, 2011.


If you have any questions, please contact Rosamaría Graziani at 425 750 8175.



1. Letter of interest, including your contact information (name, address, telephone number, email)
2. Questions and answers in two pages or less.
3. A copy of the official transcript of your last semester’s grades (minimum GPA: 2.75)

Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Approved candidates will be expected to meet with the Scholarship Committee quarterly for consideration of continuing scholarships. They will be required to submit current transcripts in order to evaluate their renewal.

QUESTIONS FOR CANDIDATES

1. What school do you seek to enroll or continue enrollment in?

2. What other sources of financial aid have you sought or received?

3. How a LETI scholarship will make a difference?

4. Describe your dream occupation - why should LETI help you achieve your vision?

5. Do you practice volunteerism? What are some of your extracurricular activities?

6. Are you fluent in Spanish? Why or why not?

WEEK LONG BUSINESS/ACCOUNTING SUMMER CAMP AT UW FOR MINORITIES The Accounting Career and Awareness Program recruits minority students and provides educational enrichment experiences and practical help in the career fields of accounting and business related areas.On the University of Washington campus, ACAP runs a week long Summer Residency Program for current sophomores, juniors and seniors. Workshops include building resumes, financial planning, computer skills and business related topics. Applications for this program are due May 29 and are available online. The website is www.ACAPseattle.org

It is with great regret that I announce the cancellation of the 3rd Cinco de Mayo Poetry/Oratory contest. Due to a couple different set backs the event will not take place this year. We apologize to anyone who had planned on participating and hope that you will try again next year.

Thanks for your support.

LETI PRESS RELEASE

10th Anniversary Celebration

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend LETI’s 10th Anniversary and Volunteer Celebration on Wednesday, January 21, 2009. After the extreme weather conditions of December the event was postponed until January. The event was held at the Las Americas Business Center and was attended by a generous amount of LETI volunteers and supporters. The event was hosted by LETI President, Rosario Reyes and Volunteer Coordinator, Haley Brandt. As guests arrived to the Las Americas Business Center they were greeted by LETI volunteers and the beautiful music of harpist Adrian Ramirez. Before presentations began guests enjoyed dinner provided by Jose and Anna Estrada from Taqueria Guaymas and first LETI President, Rosa Reyes. Presentations on LETI’s past and future were conducted by the President and Volunteer Coordinator. Long time volunteers and supporters recognized for their ongoing devotion and support to LETI’s projects and causes were Susana Caro, Nadine McCray, Sally Guzman, Maria Garcia and Jose Tello.

After all presentations were made winners for the fundraising raffle were drawn. First prize was an Ocean Shores vacation on Valentine’s weekend awarded to Ms. Cano. Second prize was a Nintendo Wii and went to Mr. Rolando Miculax, and finally third prize of a power lift recliner went to Ms. Sardinia. The rest of the evening was spent visiting and enjoying good food and friends. Thank you all.

The fundraising raffle for LETI's 10th anniversary and volunteer celebration took place on Wednesday night, January 21st. Winners of each prize are listed below...

1st Place: #000902 Ms. Cano, winner of an Ocean Shores vacation on Valentine's day weekend

2nd Place: #000910 Mr. Rolando Miculax, winner of a Nintendo Wii

3rd Place: #001437 Ms. Sardinia, winner of a power lift recliner

Due to the extreme weather conditions that are predicted for tonight and tomorrow the Latino Educational Training Institute has made the decision to postpone our 10th Anniversary and Volunteer Appreciation celebration to this coming January. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you, and would like to remind you that we will be continuing to sell raffle tickets and holding the raffle at the new undetermined date of the celebration. All proceeds for the raffle go towards LETI's 2009 educational projects. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you guys at our celebration in January.