100582 - Supporting Unaccompanied Immigrant Youth in U.S. Schools

Overview

In 2021, we are experiencing another large wave of unaccompanied immigrant children crossing the Southern border. These youth are in the custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement and then reunify with family members and other sponsors in our communities. What brings these youth to the U.S., what happens when they get here, and how do they end up in our classrooms? What type of education, if any, do they receive while in ORR custody and how can we support these students when they enroll in our schools?

Attendees should include: counselors, administrators, school psychologists  and social workers, family liaisons, homeless liaison, EL teachers and leaders, teachers and support personnel.

This is an asynchronous course facilitated through English Learner Portal and Immigrant Connections. You will receive correspondence regarding your log in information directly from English Learner Portal and Immigrant Connections closer to the course date. You will have from December 6, 2021 - January 7, 2022 to complete the course.

All materials (readings, videos, etc.) are provided in each lesson.

Space is limited to 65 participants for this course. Once capacity is met, a waitlist will be available.

Registration cutoff date: November 28, 2021