NLA Group - Transforming the Lives of Rural Learners

NLA creates a climate of
High Expectations
to foster a culture of success among low-income rural youth.
We awaken young people to their potential as
well-educated
and productive citizens of their communities.
NLA fosters a
Culture of Success
among rural Hispanic and Native American students.

CAD*LAC Technology Center

The Learning and Achievement Center (El Centro de Aprendizaje y Dessarrollo) serves as NLA’s headquarters as well as a community technology center in downtown Wapato, WA.

Published in Projects

Community Organizations

NLA is closely affiliated with the Wapato Lions Club, Mexico in Wapato Program, the Wapato Chamber of Commerce, Mexico en Wapato, Wapato City Library, City of Wapato, Sister Marie Rose House, Wapato LiteracyProject, Wapato Police Department, Campbell Farms, and the Wapato Community Garden.

Published in Our Partners

challenging conventional wisdom

by demonstrating that they can exceed expectations and overcome the traditional barriers to success.

A value proposition

Innovative Stategies

NLA creates tools and strategies that are designed to inspire and motivate academic achievement among students from isolated and low-income rural environments.

Results-driven

NLA has an eleven-year track record of transforming the lives of rural learners by reducing drop-out rates, improving achievement on standardized tests and dramatically increasing the number of students who apply to and are accepted by colleges.

Committed to Partnerships

Since 1999, NLA has partnered with the University of Washington, Washington State University, Central Washington University, and Big Bend, Yakima, Columbia Basin, and Wenatchee V alley Community Colleges to provided programs in 70 schools in 27 districts across 8 rural counties.

High Expectations

well-educated