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EDUCATIONAL CULTURAL BROKERS AND REFUGEE CHILDREN S SCHOOL ADAPTATION

PRESENTATION OUTLINE. BackgroundOverview of project goalsKey issues for children's adaptationRelevance and objectives of current projectKey issues from preliminary results: Roles of educational cultural brokeringComparing educational cultural broker roles to other related professionalsPotential implications from research results.

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EDUCATIONAL CULTURAL BROKERS AND REFUGEE CHILDREN S SCHOOL ADAPTATION

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    2. PRESENTATION OUTLINE Background Overview of project goals Key issues for children’s adaptation Relevance and objectives of current project Key issues from preliminary results: Roles of educational cultural brokering Comparing educational cultural broker roles to other related professionals Potential implications from research results

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    14. Comparisons with Related Professionals Education Cultural Brokers Advocacy & Witnessing Linking to Community Resources & Supports Bridging Communication/Cultural Gaps Education & Awareness Raising Empowering Parents and Children Conflict Resolution & Counselling Academic & Settlement Supports In-School Settlement Workers Support newcomer students and their families to meet basic needs within their schools and communities Develop/provide connection to community supports Develop/find supports to address child’s needs using holistic model (physical, social, emotional, spiritual) Assist students/families by assessing current needs and assist them to develop understanding of new country, community and school Help students/families determine and address barriers to successful integration Assist schools/staff in understanding new students and developing pathways for their success as students/citizens In-School Settlment Workers – Calgary Catholic School Board, Calgary Public School Board, Calgary bridging Fuoundation http://www.cssd.ab.ca/files/board_docs/2007-08/jun25-08/Item_8.1.pdf http://atwork.settlement.org/sys/atwork_library_detail.asp?passed_lang=EN&doc_id=1003381 In-School Settlment Workers – Calgary Catholic School Board, Calgary Public School Board, Calgary bridging Fuoundation http://www.cssd.ab.ca/files/board_docs/2007-08/jun25-08/Item_8.1.pdf http://atwork.settlement.org/sys/atwork_library_detail.asp?passed_lang=EN&doc_id=1003381

    15. Comparisons with Related Professionals Education Cultural Brokers Advocacy & Witnessing Linking to Community Resources & Supports Bridging Communication/Cultural Gaps Education & Awareness Raising Empowering Parents and Children Conflict Resolution & Counselling Academic & Settlement Supports Multicultural (Health) Liaison Workers* One-on-one counselling services Referrals to professionals Educational workshops Awareness raising of mental health issues through local media Consultation with communities regarding needs *Not all roles included here http://www.vch.ca/ce/docs/reports/06_04_multicultural_mental_health.pdf

    16. Comparisons with Related Professionals Education Cultural Brokers Bridging Communication/Cultural Gaps Education & Awareness Raising Empowering Parents and Children Conflict Resolution & Supportive Counselling Academic & Settlement Supports Advocacy & Witnessing Multicultural (School) Liaison Workers* Work with ESL families as interpreters A liaison between families, schools and communities for ESL students Act as a community resource for newly arrived families Hired by school board Facilitate communication between schools, parents, and students Help schools understand needs and concerns of communities *Not all roles included here http://www.vsb.bc.ca/districtinfo/organization/ls/drpc/Multicultureworker.htm

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