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March 14, 2026Journal of Hispanic Higher Education0 citations

Leading with Equity, Cariño, and Validation: The Ascender Professional Development Model

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KCKarina Castro-PavónLRLaura I. Rendón

Key Points

  • The study aims to identify key components of the Ascender Professional Development Model.
  • Case study design focusing on a professional development initiative in Texas.
  • Engaged with Latinxs and low-income, first-generation students.
  • Analyzed program elements related to equity, cariño, and validation.
  • Identified that the program's foundation was built on equity, caring, and validation.
  • Developed a conceptual model for the Ascender Professional Development Program.
  • Highlighted potential benefits for future professional development initiatives.

Abstract

This evaluative study employed a case study design to identify key components of a professional development initiative developed by the Texas-based Ascender Program, which worked with Latinxs and low-income, first-generation students. A key finding was that the Ascender Professional Development Program (APDP) was centered on equity, cariño (caring), and validation. This led to the creation of a conceptual model for the APDP. Future professional development programs can benefit from these findings.

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Castro-Pavón et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b4ba1818185d8a398029b3https://doi.org/10.1177/15381927261427495
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