100634 - Partnering and Working with Immigrant Children, Families, and Communities to Support Students’ Mental Health

Overview

October 21, 2022

Many immigrant and refugee students endure trauma before migration, during migration, or after arriving to the U.S. Yet, it is important to recognize that there are many different ways that mental illness is conceptualized around the world.  For example, anxiety may exist universally, but the way it is understood and treated varies realty from culture to culture.  Furthermore, school mental health professionals are often in the position of trying to work with students on their own, but partnering with parents and immigrant community leaders is crucial.
Participants will recognize the role of family and community engagement as the foundation of school-linked mental health services for immigrant and refugee students and families, explore ways to increase protective factors and reduce risks for immigrant children, families and communities, and examine the role that language access (providing interpretation and translation services) plays in creating an equitable and welcoming environment.

Attendees should include: K-12 Teachers, EL Teachers,  EL Coaches, EL Specialists, Administrators, Instructional Coaches/Specialists

Registration Deadline: Monday, October 10, 2022.

****REGISTRATION REQUIRES ATTENDANCE. RECORDINGS AND PRESENTATIONS WILL NOT BE SENT TO ATTENDEES.****