ISLA Impacta

ISLA Impacta is a youth-centered leadership and entrepreneurship program designed for bilingual Latino youth ages 12–17.

Through hands-on projects, mentorship from Latinx leaders, and real seed funding for student-led ventures, participants develop the skills, confidence, and vision to turn their ideas into meaningful action. The program weaves together civic engagement, social entrepreneurship, emotional well-being, and advocacy — giving youth a full toolkit to lead not just in business, but in life.

Rooted in cultural pride and a commitment to social justice, ISLA Impacta helps young people see their bilingualism, their stories, and their communities not as obstacles — but as strengths. Participants leave with practical skills in financial literacy, teamwork, and public speaking, and with something even more important: the belief that they have what it takes to lead, innovate, and build a more just and joyful future.

ISLA SPANISH ONLINE

A program offered online during or after school to students in grades Kindergarten to 5th grade. Spanish Online gives schools an opportunity to offer Spanish language immersion to students in their familiar environment and provides a flexible schedule for both
the school and the families. This program is designed to build a foundation of Spanish and expand on the Spanish skills of students all while building cultural awareness and understanding.

Why You Should Bring Spanish Online To Your School?

Spanish Online allows us to reach more students, in and out of the state of North Carolina, and
provides an interactive online education where students learn conversational skills in Spanish through culture. At ISLA Spanish Online, we aim for:

Flexibility:

Students and schools have the flexibility to choose their own class schedules.

Convenience:

Students are able to learn from the comfort of their classroom or home.

Cultural Awareness:

This program allows students from underserved communities to gain exposure to different languages and build cultural awareness and understanding.

Cultural Immersion:

Engaging & culturally diverse curriculum and dynamic activities that incorporate cultural elements from different Latin American countries and their cultures/traditions, allowing students to gain an appreciation for the world around them.

Testimonials

Read expert analysis on mindful parenting strategies, behavioral insights, and educational approaches. Our journal provides parents and educators with the tools to nurture the next generation.

I continue to have a connection with ISLA because growing up I didn’t have a Latino community in my school, I didn’t see kids speaking a second language like me. When ISLA was introduced to my family it was such a beautiful thing to see that their were other kids like that out there. That made me throughout the years want to be a leader to my community and proud of being a Latina.

Some of my favorite memories at ISLA were attending the classes because I got to meet new people, I really liked my teacher, and being able to learn more about, not just the culture, but a little bit more of myself, you know, being a Latino student.

I really wanted a Spanish Immersion camp, so I started looking online and asked some local parents, which led me to ISLA Verano. I chose ISLA because my daughter is in a Spanish Immersion School doing a dual language program. She was having a three month break over the summer and I thought super important for her to maintain her Spanish speaking skills. So having a Spanish Immersion experience for camp was really important for us. After the camp, her confidence in speaking Spanish has grown.

How It Works

Our comprehensive online Spanish language and cultural immersion program is specifically designed for non-heritage Spanish speakers to learn the language while immersing themselves deeply in Latin American cultures. This unique program seamlessly combines language instruction with in-depth cultural exploration, providing a rich and immersive experience.

Small class sizes for a more individualized experience

Native Spanish Speaking Teachers

Classes are 30 minutes long twice a week on Zoom