Lana Le
Clinical Assistant Professor
Biography
Education
Chapman University
PhD
Education, Emphasis in School Psychology
2020
University of California, Riverside
MA
Education - Emphasis School Psychology
2011
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Arts
Cognitive Sciences
2008
Areas of Expertise
Industry Expertise
Affiliations
- National Association of School Psychologists
- California Association of School Psychologists
Languages
- Vietnamese
Articles
The effects of culturally adapted version of First Steps to Success for Latino English language learners: Preliminary pilot study
Psychology in the Schools, 55(1), 36–49Castro‐Olivo, S., Preciado, J., Le, L., Marciante, M., & Garcia, M.
2017-12-14
For decades, Latino English language learners (ELLs) have been identified as a high-risk population for both reading and behavioral problems. A comprehensive approach that provides academic and behavioral support in both home and school settings has been suggested by researchers as a viable option for improving outcomes of students who exhibit problems in both areas. Research has also suggested that cultural adaptations need to be implemented when working with culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) populations to ensure cultural fit between the target population and the implemented interventions. This paper presents the results of a pilot study that examined the effects of a comprehensive, culturally adapted intervention on Latino ELLs behavior and reading skills. A multiple-baseline, single-subject research design was employed in this study. The results suggest that implementing a comprehensive and culturally adapted intervention has promising effects among Latino students and families. Participating students demonstrated decreases in problem behaviors and low–moderate increases in reading skills. Implications for research and practice are discussed.