The Immigrant program covers the cost of hiring bilingual facilitators to conduct a series of evening workshops focused on topics like understanding the U.S. school system, navigating parent-teacher conferences, and strategies for reading with children at home. Funds are also used for
- expanding the services of our family liaison to host informational sessions at community centers and other locations, specifically targeting hard-to-reach immigrant families.
- purchasing high-interest, culturally relevant books in students' native languages and English to build background knowledge and literacy skills.
- funding a small workshop to train teachers and parents on using free, high-quality digital tools (e.g., Google Translate's document feature, Duolingo, Khan Academy in other languages) for both students and parents.
- assembling small, essential "Newcomer Student Welcome Kits" (notebook, pencils, folder, school map, bilingual pocket dictionary) for students who enroll mid-year to ease their transition.
Immigrant FAST FACTS
- Funder: Federal grant passed through the State
- Award Amount: $10,388.00
- Time Period: 1 year
- Number of Students Served: 201
- Schools Served: Scott Dual Language Magnet, Jardine Middle School, Highland Park High School
- Program Manager: Dr. Pilar Mejia ([email protected])