It's not your fault!
You are not alone! Many are feeling the stressors of the regular school year, new enrollments, new curriculum, ... with a dose of political unease on top.
Develop support strategies for you, your colleagues, students, and families using trauma informed best practices
Providing the right support is key to helping students navigate the challenges of transitioning to a new culture and school, especially when they've experienced trauma in their country or on their journey. This 15-hour course is designed specifically for the teacher, counselor, social workers, psychologist or support staff interested in learning more about how to support youth from immigrant and refugee backgrounds.
Feel more equipped
Learn about the four core stressors: trauma, isolation, resettlement, acculturation, and discover insights that will provide increased empathy for the migration journey (pre/during/post) your newcomer student has endured.
Develop Support Strategies
Learn to identify and respond to ways that newcomer stress and trauma may present in classroom and social settings. You'll also pick up strategies to support students you can implement with our practical approaches.
Build a Services Plan
Join us as we map professional standards onto best practices for newcomer youth, including: direct and indirect services, planning and assessment, community engagement, and foundational services.
Get started learning actionable steps to help your students
This 15-hour program helps you build out a service plan for your school while providing you with the foundations to better understand different cultures, the impact of trauma on students, and how to offer support within the frameworks of the classroom or school setting. You are also eligible to receive one graduate credit upon completion (more info on course on how to do this).
Plus you'll earn a certificate for 15 hours of professional development and have the option to apply for one graduate credit.
Grow more comfortable building connections with students who need to regain trust and stability
Help your immigrant and refugee students feel more empowered as they build their trust in you and this new school system.
You'll also learn strategies to help them connect with their peers so they can feel community and a sense of belonging.
Begin the program at any time and work at your own pace with Laura just an email away! You will have access to the asynchronous materials through the end of the summer!