Newcomer students & families/ESL

Welcoming & Supporting Newcomer Students and Families: Application of Tiered Support

This short course is part of the Welcoming and Supporting Newcomer Youth Wellness in Schools learning series, the third of three courses that provides fundamental knowledge key to working with newcomers, as well as strategies to support these students and their families. Learn about applying trauma-informed practices to Tier 2 interventions, gain knowledge around resources for crises, and how to build self-care and community care into this work.

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Welcoming & Supporting Newcomer Students and Families: Laying the Foundation for Support

This short course is part of the Welcoming and Supporting Newcomer Youth Wellness in Schools learning series, the first of three courses that provides fundamental knowledge key to working with newcomers, as well as strategies to support these students and their families. Learn about citizenship pathways, work authorization, and public benefits terminology, analyze migration factors, and supportive strategies for school communities.

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Illinois Resources for Immigrants, Refugees and Asylees

The purpose of the ICIRR Family Support Network (FSN) is to connect immigrant communities throughout Illinois to a full range of support – social services, legal aid, policy updates, financial assistance, law enforcement – in collaboration with member organizations. The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights partners with over 60 nonprofit organizations that provide services throughout Illinois.

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