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Training the Host Family to Parent Through the Cultural Transition

Training the Host Family to Parent Through the Cultural Transition. Kenneth Tanis Delaware County Christian School, Newtown Square, PA Laura Chevalier ACSI, Colorado Springs, CO. Not as Simple as It Might Look!. Kenneth Tanis Delaware County Christian School, Newtown Square, PA

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Training the Host Family to Parent Through the Cultural Transition

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  1. Training the Host Family to Parent Through the Cultural Transition Kenneth Tanis Delaware County Christian School, Newtown Square, PA Laura Chevalier ACSI, Colorado Springs, CO

  2. Not as Simple as It Might Look! Kenneth Tanis Delaware County Christian School, Newtown Square, PA Laura Chevalier ACSI, Colorado Springs, CO

  3. Charting the Course How to discover and screen host families Information and documents for host parents Communication with parents Common issues and conflict resolution Cross-cultural transitions and adjustments Host family blessings Host family assessment

  4. How to Discover Host Families Advertise Website Informational meetings Constantly recruit Articles Direct access to students Keep a running list Ask for recommendations

  5. How to Screen Host Families Personal conferences Host parent responsibilities References for additional research Home visits Written application In-put from teachers and administrators Criminal background checks Match gender and grade Commitment limit

  6. Information and Documents for Host Families Medical information Insurance information Power of attorney forms Application materials of E-mail addresses Student’s culture Host family orientation session

  7. Communication with Students’ Parents Language proficiency of the parents Software programs Skype Pictures Parent visits Monthly log

  8. Common Issues Expectations—Consumer vs. family member Rules in writing Spiritual development and expectations Conflict resolution

  9. Conflict Resolution Encourage resolution at the family level first School intervention/who is the “go to” person Importance of translators/cultural advisors Cultural differences in conflict resolution

  10. Common Issues Expectations—Consumer vs. family member Rules in writing Spiritual development and expectations Conflict resolution Host family stipend Establish some general policies

  11. General Policy Areas Driver’s license and purchase of a car Transportation expectations Computer usage Student travel Athletic participation Household chores Discipline by host parents Dating issues Other---many and varied

  12. Cross-Cultural Transitions and Adjustments The stages of adjustment

  13. Cross-Cultural Transitions and Adjustments The stages of adjustment Welcoming students Signs of culture stress Adjustment strategies Saying “goodbye” well Re-entry/re-adjustment

  14. Cross-Cultural Transitions and Adjustments Differences between short-term and long-term students The stages of adjustment Welcoming students Signs of culture stress Adjustment strategies Saying “goodbye” well Re-entry/re-adjustment

  15. Host Family Blessings Contribute to the global nature of your school Display Christ-like living in the home Have a spiritual impact on the student Sometimes visit the student’s home country

  16. Host Family Assessment Written evaluation Debriefing interview

  17. Contact Us Kenneth Tanis Delaware County Christian School, Newtown Square, PA ktanis@dccs.org Laura Chevalier ACSI, Colorado Springs, CO destinations@acsi.org

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