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Hosted on September 18, 2024 the training was delivered by Alex Laywell, Technical Advisor for Education & Youth programs with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) Program Excellence team; Sarah Whitman, EdD, Senior Technical Assistance Specialist at AnLar; and, Monica Yudron, EdD is a Senior Technical Assistance Specialist and Research Scientist at AnLar. Navigating the American […]
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Virtual reality, or VR, describes immersive, computer-generated environments that a person can explore and manipulate. VR can create spaces where newcomers can experience new situations in low-stress environments and allows them to build confidence navigating unfamiliar settings. Incorporating current technologies in resettlement can improve newcomer access to services, help develop a sense of community among […]
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Virtual reality, or VR, describes immersive, computer-generated environments that a person can explore and manipulate. VR can create spaces where newcomers can experience new situations in low-stress environments and allows them to build confidence navigating unfamiliar settings. Incorporating current technologies in resettlement can improve newcomer access to services, help develop a sense of community among […]
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Virtual reality, or VR, describes immersive, computer-generated environments that a person can explore and manipulate. VR can create spaces where newcomers can experience new situations in low-stress environments and allows them to build confidence navigating unfamiliar settings. Incorporating current technologies in resettlement can improve newcomer access to services, help develop a sense of community among […]
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The ELLMA Newcomer Toolkit’s Published Curriculum resource offers a curated selection of instructional materials tailored for educators working with newcomer students. It includes a variety of published curricula, lesson plans, and instructional tools designed to support English language learners in developing language proficiency and academic skills across subjects. This toolkit aims to enhance educators’ ability […]
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Hosted on August 14, 2024, the training was delivered by Madina Masumi, a Switchboard Training Officer with a focus on youth and education. Strong partnerships between families and schools provide vital support networks leading to improved educational outcomes, enhanced social and emotional well-being, and strengthened family resilience. Families who are involved in their child’s education […]
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This poster, developed by Switchboard and the Urban Institute, highlights the underutilization of publicly funded early childhood services by children in refugee and immigrant families. It systematically reviews factors and strategies to improve access and enrollment in programs such as child care, Head Start, early intervention, and home visiting. By addressing these issues, the poster […]
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Hosted on July 11, 2024 the training was delivered by Elly Miles, PhD, a senior research associate at the Urban Institute in the Center on Labor, Human Services, and Population; Hamutal Bernstein, PhD, a senior fellow at the Urban Institute and directs the Program on Immigration; Maki Park, a senior policy analyst for early education […]
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Children from birth through age 5 are developing rapidly, and timely access to high-quality services can have major impacts on their school readiness, development, and family well-being. To increase families’ awareness and trust and reduce barriers to accessing early childhood services, we recommend the following strategies.1 Working Within Your Organization Learn about the early childhood […]
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Publicly funded early childhood services can support refugee families by helping children build a strong foundation and families thrive as they resettle in a new country. However, families who are refugees or immigrants may be less likely to enroll their children in early childhood services compared with other eligible families. This guide aims to familiarize […]
