Bridging the Gap: From Recruitment to Services

Bridging the Gap:From Recruitment to Services So, you recruited an OSY? Now what? 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

Contact Information Deke Showman PA Migrant Education Recruitment Coordinator Deke_Showman@iu5.org Justyn Settles TN Migrant Education ID&R Coordinator Justyn@conexionamericas.org Travis Williamson NY OSY Training Coordinator twilliamsonidr@gmail.com 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

Objectives • Learn how to build trust with newly recruited OSY. • Discover effective ways to keep students engaged and motivated. • To ensure that the student leaves the provider’s care with the knowledge and network to help them continue their educational goals. 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

The Recruiter’s First Visit • Building Trust • Getting to know the OSY • Goal Setting • OSY Bags 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

Building Trust • What are some ways of building trust? • Be Culturally competent. • Be knowledgeable about resources in • the community in order to address any • needs the OSY may have. • Have handouts, hygiene products, etc. • on hand to share with the student. • Don’t promise anything unless you are • sure you can follow through. • Leave contact information. • Be a positive and reassuring influence in the OSY’s life. • Provide educational services or connect the OSY with a MEP tutor. 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

Getting to Know the OSY • Here are some ways to find out more about your OSY: • Filling out the OSY Student Profile • Find out where they have been • Are there any other concerns they may have? 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

Goal Setting GOSOSY created Goal Setting materials to give service providers and students a platform to discuss the importance of setting goals and the tools to get there. Those working many years in migrant education noticed that students - OSY in particular - are often confused when asked about their goals. Many have never had the opportunity to really think about what they would like to accomplish in their lives - academically or otherwise. Visit www.osymigrant.org for more info on Goal Setting. 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

OSY Bags • Items You Could Possibly Add • Hygiene Products • Educational Materials • Resource Guides • Dictionaries • Flip Flops 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

fLiP fLoPs? 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

Ways to Keep StudentsMotivated With Technology Without Technology 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

Ways to Keep StudentsMotivated Using Technology and Ideas to Keep Students Motivated 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

Ways to Keep StudentsMotivated Popular Sites to Connect and Provide Services to OSY 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

WhatsApp • This free app will allow you to reach out to students internationallyCreate Group pages (up to 250) - attach lessons/pictures of homework - leave voice/text messages - video call the student 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

Facebook • Allows students to use the app’s feature to network with other students near and far. • Allows tutor to stay in touch with the OSY if they depart the area and possibly return. 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

ZOOM, Skype & Facetime These three sites will allow you to directly interact with students face-to-face being far away.Skype - up to 25 people at a timeFacetime – one-to-one Zoom- up to 100 people Great way to work with students far away and have scheduling conflicts. 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

Duolingo& Babbel • These two platforms are a great way for both the student and teacher learn a new language. • Allows the participant to work at their own pace at anytime. 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

USA Learns This site allows students to work at their own site and work on areas of their interest. Tutor also can administer the site and check on their progress and correct any work the student has done. 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

Get out your phones or tablets and let’s play! 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

Micro SD Cards These cards will allow the tutor to store audio file lessons for the student to complete and use anytime they wish. If the student moves away, they will still have access to the materials. Very inexpensive 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

QR Codes and Padlets Create a padlet page with all materials used by tutor. Students can scan and have access to all materials listed. NYS MEP QR Code 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

Ways to Keep StudentsMotivated Keeping Students Motivated Without Technology 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

Other Ways to Keep Students Motivated • Find what interests your student most: • Board/Puzzle Games • Incentive Boards/ Prizes • Sports • Music/Art • Food • Scavenger Hunts • Field trips around the house or elsewhere if permitted • Cooking 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

Lesson Calendars • Setting a detailed plan on what the student will learn in • upcoming lessons. • Better organizational skills for tutor/advocate. 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

When the Student Moves On • Knowing where to reach out • Continue with their goals • Earn a diploma or GED 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

It’s Not What You Know,It’s Who You Know! • Community Agencies • Make OSY part of your network • Involve OSY in your community • List of State MEP contacts when they move • National Migrant Hotline and WhatsApp numbers 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

Bridging the Gap: From Recruitment to Services