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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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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