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It is about a young Venezuelan protester, Simón, who, after being arrested and tortured during protests in his country, flees the country and seeks asylum in Miami, where he must decide whether to stay in the city or return to Venezuela.

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This video is meant not as a summary of the book, but instead as an introductory video wherein the spirt and some of the thematics of the book are encapsulated. I also wanted to create this video as a thank you to all teachers who've ever had a positive influence in the life of a students, in particular in the life of a migrant student. Please note that most of the images are of Francisco Jimenéz and his family but not all of them are.

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In India, China and many other parts of the world today, girls are killed, aborted and abandoned simply because they are girls. The United Nations estimates as many as 200 million girls are missing in the world today because of this so-called "gendercide". Girls who survive infancy are often subject to neglect, and many grow up to face extreme violence and even death at the hands of their own husbands or other family members. The war against girls is rooted in centuries-old tradition and sustained by deeply ingrained cultural dynamics which, in combination with government policies, accelerate the elimination of girls. Shot on location in India and China, It's a Girl reveals the issue. It asks why this is happening, and why so little is being done to save girls and women. The film tells the stories of abandoned and trafficked girls, of women who suffer extreme dowry-related violence, of brave mothers fighting to save their daughters' lives, and of other mothers who would kill for a son. Global experts and grassroots activists put the stories in context and advocate different paths towards change, while collectively lamenting the lack of any truly effective action against this injustice.

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"What's Missing from the American Immigrant Narrative" by Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez

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"What's Missing from the American Immigrant Narrative" by Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez

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Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez shares her family's story of finding opportunity and stability in the U.S. She examines the oversimplified narratives often associated with immigrants and offers insights into the complexities of their experiences.

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"Family, Hope, and Resilience on the Migrant Trail" by Jon Lowenstein

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"Family, Hope, and Resilience on the Migrant Trail" by Jon Lowenstein

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Jon Lowenstein presents a visual narrative documenting the arduous journeys of Latin American migrants to the U.S. Through his photography and storytelling, he captures the inner worlds of families escaping poverty and violence, emphasizing their hope and resilience.

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Family, hope and resilience on the migrant trail | Jon Lowenstein

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"Occupational Mismatch Among Immigrants" by Sophia

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"Occupational Mismatch Among Immigrants" by Sophia

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Sophia explores the issue of "occupational mismatch," where immigrants are unable to work in their trained professions due to systemic barriers. She delves into the mental and physical toll this mismatch takes on immigrants and shares personal anecdotes to highlight the broader implications.

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In Sophie’s talk, she discussed occupational mismatch among immigrants and the toll it takes on their mental and physical wellbeing. She ended her talk with a suspenseful reveal of her personal experiences with this issue and how her mom has coped with it so successfully.

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Philippines "The Hidden Life of Being an Immigrant" by Ramon Fille

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Philippines "The Hidden Life of Being an Immigrant" by Ramon Fille

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Ramon tells his difficult story of immigrating to the United States and the crucial life lessons he learned along the way. He uncovers the grueling process of legal immigration and how adversity doesn't stop once you arrive. Ramon is a junior at Bryant University who would someday like to change the world in a positive way. As an immigrant, he has faced an unexpected amount of adversity which has led him to learn many valuable lessons and experiences. He uses this wisdom to be a resource for others and to educate those around him. At Bryant University he inspires his peers by serving as an orientation leader, peer counselor, and residence assistant. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

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A documentary about the Bosnian war refugees fleeing to St. Louis, MO.

A New Home is a 2022 documentary directed by Joseph Puleo that explores the experiences of Bosnian War refugees who resettled in St. Louis, Missouri. Following the devastating conflict in Bosnia during the 1990s, St. Louis became a primary destination for displaced Bosnians, eventually hosting the largest Bosnian population outside of Bosnia itself. The film delves into the refugees' harrowing journeys to the United States, their challenges in adapting to a new culture, and the significant impact they've had on the social and economic fabric of St. Louis. Through personal narratives and historical context, A New Home sheds light on themes of resilience, community integration, and the enduring effects of displacement. The documentary is available for streaming on platforms such as Amazon Prime Video and Tubi.

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Darian Gap - Can you drive from S. America to N. America?

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Darian Gap - Can you drive from S. America to N. America?

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This documentary explains why you can not drive from South to North America.

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Why the Americas Still Aren't Connected by a Road

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Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese American by Laura Gao is a graphic memoir that chronicles the author's journey from her early childhood in Wuhan, China, to her adolescence in Texas, and her experiences navigating her identity as a queer Asian American. The narrative delves into her struggles with cultural assimilation, understanding her sexual orientation, and confronting the rise in anti-Asian sentiment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through engaging illustrations and storytelling, Gao offers a heartfelt and humorous exploration of self-discovery, belonging, and the complexities of growing up between cultures.

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2nd Generation - I Was Their American Dream by Malaka Gharib 

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2nd Generation - I Was Their American Dream by Malaka Gharib 

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I Was Their American Dream by Malaka Gharib is a graphic memoir that explores the author's experience growing up as the daughter of Filipino and Egyptian immigrants in the United States. Through engaging illustrations and humor, Gharib shares her journey of navigating multiple cultural identities, family expectations, and the complexities of race and belonging. The book touches on her struggles with fitting in at school, balancing different cultural traditions, and finding her own voice in the midst of her parents' high expectations. With warmth and wit, I Was Their American Dream offers a heartfelt reflection on the immigrant experience, self-discovery, and the meaning of the American Dream from a first-generation perspective.

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Our storytelling content ranges from books to digital videos, each unique and authentic to every immigrant and their experience. To date, we have published 8 regional books and recorded the stories of 500 immigrants coming from 140 countries.

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English Learner Toolkit from the Department of Education

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English Learner Toolkit from the Department of Education

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To Translate or Not to Translate, That is the Question!

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To Translate or Not to Translate, That is the Question!

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One of the most frequently asked question is whether we should be translating or not. Here is a document that will not only answer the question, but will provide support and resources.

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podcast | Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day...

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The person that I was before I started listening to podcasts pales in comparison to the person I am today. I have laughed, cried, changed my mind, picked up new habits, adopted new behaviors, started businesses, learned to forgive, and stopped to catch my breath - all while listening to podcasts.

I want you to have the same life-altering experience! This podcast will give you greater access to the content of my blog in a convenient, travel-friendly way.

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This is a podcast for teachers passionate about language learners. I interview leading academic, sought-after consultants, and inspiring teachers like you.

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Newcomers at grade level and beyond

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Welcome to the Boosting Achievement Podcast for Teachers of Multilingual Learners. Subscribe in your favorite podcast app!

Links to all shows are below.

Reach out if you have any questions. My email is carolsalva1@gmail.com
Episode 117: Co-Creating Text to Support Grade-Level Content Learning Episode 116: The Student Motivation Handbook: 50 Activities to Boost Intrinsic Desire to Learn ft. Larry Ferlazzo Episode 115: Beyond Language Exper Approach (Co-Creating Text) - FIVE ideas Episode 114: Literacy for Older Newcomers, What is Effective & Practical Episode 113: Kim Thyberg on Returning to Teaching Newcomers after a Traumatic Event Episode 112: Emily Francis on Free Voluntary Reading and her #IfUOnlyKnewBook Episode 111: Teaching Newcomers What to Say Instead of IDK Episode 110: Back to School MINDSET and Resources for Newcomer Teachers Episode 109: Small Moves, Big Gains with Author Nancy Motley Episode 108: QSSSA Resources featuring Christopher Hagy Episode 107: ESL/ELL Teacher's Survival Guide ft. authors Ferlazzo & Sypnieski Episode 106: Voices of Newcomers ft Dr. Denise Furlong Episode 105 Ambassadors and Newcomer Leadership ft. Margaret Rutaquio Episode 104 Leadership and Change ft. Derek Rhodenizer Episode 103: Motivation & Engagement for SLIFE Episode 102: Journey to Belonging ft. Dr. Ilene Winokur Episode 101: Dr. Margaret Aisicovich on her 100 Ways to Kill a Teacher Book Episode 100: Kid Inspired Classroom with John Carlson Episode 99: Starting Strong for Newcomers in 2021 - TOP TIPS Episode 98: Amplifying the Voices of Unaccompanied Minors Conference ft. John Seidlitz Episode 97: Feeling Prepared to Support SLIFE ft. Dr. Margaret Aisicovich Episode 96: You're Invited to The ML Summit (Previously VirtuEL) Episode 95: JCPS Newcomer Academy Success with Gwen Snow & Dr. Irina McGrath Episode 94: Hope with Agency & Shifting to an Asset Lens Episode 93: Family Engagement (A Virtual Concert!🎵🎶) ft Viana Armstrong Episode 92: The School I Deserve ft. Jo Napolitano Episode 91: Engaging Language Learners with Writing - Natalia Heckman Episode 90: Ilene Winokur on Creating a Sense of Belonging & Being Culturally Responsive Episode 89: Dr. Katie Toppel on K-1 ELs and Remote Learning Episode 88: Sara Sparks on Supporting Unengaged or Failing Students Episode 87: Texas Blizzard Reflections Episode 86: Natalia Heckman on Sentence Level Writing for ELs Episode 85: Unit on MLK, Valentine's Day & Kindness (2021 reboot) Episode 84: Patience with Jen Steffens Episode 83: NewsInLevels for Emergent Readers - This is KEY! Episode 82: Reading & Writing with English Learners by Valentina Gonzalez & Dr. Melinda Miller Episode 81: Teaching ELs Online with Drew Courtney & Michelle Shory Episode 80: Bravery with Michelle Van Balkom Episode 79: FIVE Tips to a Strong Start - COVID Edition Episode 78: VirtuEL 2020, The Conference We ALL Need Right Now! Episode 77: Inspiring Conversation with the Authors of the Teacher's Toolbox Series Books Episode 76: Racial Equity and #BELIVE_Cafe - LIVE SHOW Episode 75: All My Distance Learning Webinars Episode 74: Stress Management with YOMEI and BELIEVE_Cafe Episode 73: Dr. Stephen Fleenor and Tina Beene; Teaching Science & Social Studies to ELs During Remote Learning Episode 72: 2nd BELIEVE_Cafe LIVE with Dorina Episode 71: 1st Believe Cafe LIVE with Dorina Episode 70: Brad Shreffler on Tech 4 ELs Episode 69: CoVid19 - We Can Do This. Episode 68 Jordan Mayer and Finding The Right Starting Point for ELs Episode 67: NAELPA and NABE2020 Resources Episode 66: Noa's BOBs! You too can Build Outside the Blocks! Episode 65: Alycia Owen, International Educator Episode 64: ONE Newcomer Showed Up Mid Year! What Can I DO? Episode 63: Grading and Assessing ELs Episode 62: Padlets, Reflection and More Episode 61: Getting Buy-In from Older Emergent Readers Episode 60: Teaching Older ELs to Read The Basics! Episode 59: Tonya Ward Singer & Carol Prepare for their Keynotes at ELevate Episode 58: I Only Have a FEW Newcomers. Now What? Episode 57: Starting the Year in a Challenging Climate Episode 56: The Personalized PD Landscape with Derek Rhodenizer Episode 55: Graduating SLIFE and How to Start a One World Club Episode 54: How to Support ELs Who May Not Pass Episode 53: CI and Strategies by SIOP Leaders Episode 52: Aging Out and What We Do Every Day Episode 51: PERSUASIVE Writing with SLIFE & Newcomers (CORRECTED) Episode 50: When You Create Something! Episode 49: ELLCHAT_BKClub, The SIOP Meta Round Episode 48: Recap of NABE and PD You can Turn Around Quickly Episode 47: Karina Chapa and the Camino de Paz Episode (BONUS): Reaching Your Students. An Interview on Beyond the Staffroom by Derek Rhodenizer Episode 46: VoicED Radiothon on Academic Conversations Episode 45: Judie Haynes and Karen Nemeth of #ELLCHAT Episode 44: #MADPD and Why it Matters for ELs Episode 43: Unit of Study on MLK and Kindness salvac.edublogs.org/.../bap042-a-fresh-start Episode 41: Paul McGuire and Offering ELs an Opportunity to Show Gratitude Episode 40: EL Excellence Every Day with Tonya Singer Episode 39: DIY Online Conference with Tan Huynh and Deborah Brey Episode 38: VoxCast with Derek Rhodenizer. What Else Can We Build Outside the Blocks of Time? Episode 37: ELs Writing at Grade Level (0r) Learning to Write WHILE We Are Writing to Learn Episode 36: Sara Sparks on ELs Not Making Progress Episode 35: Part II of Activities for the Newcomer Classroom with Kenzie Twitchell Episode 34: Part I of Activities for the Newcomer Classroom with Kenzie Twitchell Episode 33: Sarah Williams and a Strong Start to the School Year Episode 32: Part III Keep Moving Forward (guest Talisa Harris) Episode 31: Part II Keep Moving Forward (guest Emily Francis) Episode 30: Part I Keep Moving Forward (guest Emily Francis) Episode 29: The EL Student Panel for MADPD with Video & Visuals Episode 28: Rigor for Beginning English Learners Episode 27: Larry Ferlazzo & The ELL Teacher's Toolbox Episode 26: Language Experience Approach and QSSSA (complete with non-example) Episode 25: Monica Spillman, Learning and Teaching ELLs Episode 24: Not Just a Field Trip: Discuss, Discover, Connect, Reflect Episode 23: Blanca Huertas Honoring Our Newcomers Episode 22: Why You Should Present at the virtual conference, MADPD. Episode 21: How Lessons Fail ELs with Tan Huynh Episode 20: Nancy Motley of Talk Read Talk Write Episode 19: Dr. Katie Toppel of #ELLChat_BkClub Episode 18: Diana Delaney, Elementary ESOL Students at Grade Level Episode 17: Gerson Bermudez, He Will Inspire You and Your Students! Episode 16: Christy Reynolds shares about Success in the Newcomer Reading Class. Episode 15: Social Contracts and Choral Reading Episode 14: Derek Rhodenizer of Beyond the Staffroom. Risk Taking and Modeling for Teachers Episode 13, Take Aways from the Boosting Achievement Book Study Episode 12, Inspiring ELLs with Emily Francis Episode 11, Teaching Science Successfully to Newcomers with Michele Cooper Episode 10, Motivation & Student Sound Bites Episode 9, Kelly Rider of EngLrnPortal, Setting Up a Newcomer Center Episode 8, TxTESOL Wrap Up, Reflections From a Few Participants Episode 7, Be an Observer in My Reading Class for SIFE Episode 6, Carlota Holder, ESL Master Teacher & Trainer Episode 5, Four Messages for Language Learners Episode 4, Valentina Gonzalez & Karen Lewis: Preparing for TxTESOL Episode 3, Social Studies for ELLs with Tina Beene Episode 2, Tan Huyhn, of Empowering ELLs (& the Forward of Boosting Achievement) Episode I, Challenging Our Beliefs
Episode 42: Five Tips for a Fresh Start. Classroom Reboot!

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Just a passionate ESL teacher in NC creating a space for her students at Concord, HS to share stories, experiences, and learning.

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Just a passionate ESL teacher in NC creating a space for her students at Concord, HS to share stories, experiences, and learning.

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"Miguel says, “most people think of me as solely a black artist, but there’s a reason why my name is Miguel” as he, his father and his brother visit dad’s native Mexico together for the first time. In this clip of Earthworks, the award-winning singer/songwriter/producer meets the Mexican half of his family for the first time and connects with them through classic ballads and plenty of good food.

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Since 2006, hundreds of thousands of Iraqi refugees have fled to other countries particularly neighboring Syria and Jordan where many of them are still waiting for the time when they feel it is safe to return home. This book provides, in words and pictures, what life was like in Iraq before they left, why they were forced to flee, and how they feel about life as a refugee. Their stories are set against background information about Iraq, Saddam Hussain's rule, the invasion, and the subsequent civil war. The role of the United Nations High Commissions for Refugees (UNHCR) is outlined, and ideas for using the book in the classroom are also included.

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Eight-year-old Garang is tending cattle far from his family's home in southern Sudan when war comes to his village. Frightened but unharmed, he returns to find everything has been destroyed .Soon Garang meets other boys whose villages have been attacked. Before long they become a moving band of thousands, walking hundreds of miles seeking safety -- first in Ethiopia and then in Kenya. The boys face numerous hardships and dangers along the way, but their faith and mutual support help keep the hope of finding a new home alive in their hearts. Based on heartbreaking yet inspirational true events in the lives of the Lost Boys of Sudan, Brothers in Hope is a story of remarkable and enduring courage, and an amazing testament to the unyielding power of the human spirit.in Hope (Read Aloud)

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Dat’s first day of school in a new country! Dat and his Mah made a long journey to get here, and Dat doesn’t know the language. To Dat, everything everybody says - from the school bus driver to his new classmates - sounds like gibberish. How is Dat going to make new friends if they can’t understand each other? Luckily there’s a friendly girl in Dat’s class who knows that there are other ways to communicate, besides just talking. Could she help make sense of the gibberish? - by Young Vo

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Gibberish - by Young Vo || Kids Book Read Aloud

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Pepe and the Parade: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage. Pepe wakes up energized to attend his first Hispanic Day parade. With new food to taste, music to dance to, and a parade to watch, Pepe couldn't be more excited to celebrate and share his Hispanic heritage. Many of Pepe's friends also attend the festival, celebrating their own Hispanic ties. Mexican, Dominican, Panamanian, Colombian, Honduran, Nicaraguan, Chilean, Puerto Rican, Salvadoran, Guatemalan, and Cuban cultures are all represented in the parade. A day filled with joy and pride, Pepe and the Parade is a jubilant celebration of culture and identity.ge by Tracey Kyle | READ ALOUD

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Luz stays strong on his journey by thinking of his family. His tale is truly a powerful representation of immigration and determination. His real-life adventure across the border will ignite hope in the hearts of every child that reads this short Spanish story.

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The book is about a young girl who struggles to answer the common question, "Where are you from?" She asks her Abuelo for help, who describes the beauty and strength of her family's history. The book's themes include self-acceptance, identity, and home.

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South American culture - Where Are You From?

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South American culture - Where Are You From?

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There used to be an empty chair at the back of Mrs. Khan's classroom, but on the third Tuesday of the school year a new kid fills it: nine-year-old Ahmet, a Syrian refugee. The whole class is curious about this new boy--he doesn't seem to smile, and he doesn't talk much. But after learning that Ahmet fled a Very Real War" and was separated from his family along the way, a determined group of his classmates band together to concoct the Greatest Idea in the World--a magnificent plan to reunite Ahmet with his loved ones.

Balancing humor and heart, this relatable story about the refugee crisis from the perspective of kids highlights the community-changing potential of standing as an ally and reminds readers that everyone deserves a place to call home.

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Syrian culture - The Boy at the Back of the Class

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Syrian culture - The Boy at the Back of the Class

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My Name IMy Name is Yoon is a beautifully rendered picture book depicting a Korean child who has left her native home and immigrated to America. She is struggling with the cultural differences. This is evidenced by Yoon’s resistance to writing the English version of her name. At the beginning of the book, Yoon is given a phonetic spelling of her Korean name in English. Although her dad reassures her that the English version of her name still keeps its original meaning of “shining wisdom”, Yoon dislikes it because it loses the uniqueness of her Korean name. Yoon can see in her Korean name the symbols dancing together, reminding her of the life she left behind in Korea. In her English name she sees the letters each standing alone with no connections to each other, symbolizing her current feelings.s Yoon

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The UNHCR leads international action to protect people forced to flee conflict and persecution and those denied a nationality.

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At least 108.4 million people were forcibly displaced at the end of 2022. View the latest statistics and graphs of the number of refugees and other people forced to flee.

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Asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border: What is asylum?

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Asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border: What is asylum?

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Asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border: What is asylum?

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Ellevation: ML Program Management Tools for K-12

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Thank you for making our fourth annual IMPACT Conference such a special event. We were amazed by the level of engagement and inspired by the passion of presenters and attendees. Below you can find all session recordings as well as any session resources made available to attendees by our wonderful presenters. Enjoy and we'll see you next year!

Session slides (coming soon - please check back!)

Thank you again for supporting IMPACT 2023 - have a safe and happy holiday season!

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IMPACT 2023 Session recordings and resources

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A Special Message to Newcomer Students from Dr. Jose Zelaya

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A Special Message to Newcomer Students from Dr. Jose Zelaya

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A Special Message to Newcomer Students en Español.

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National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition (NCELA)

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National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition (NCELA)

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Supported by the U.S. Department of Education Office of English Languae Acquisition (OELA)

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Home | NCELA - English Language Acquisition & Language Instruction Educational Programs

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Announcements on this page are generally from the Department of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA), or other relevant government agencies and offices, about concerns facing multilingual learner education.

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NCELA (National Clearning house for English Language Acquisition) Podcasts

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NCELA (National Clearning house for English Language Acquisition) Podcasts

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This podcast by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) features Maha Abdelkader, Education Program Specialist from OELA, Roger Rosenthal, attorney with the Migrant Legal Action Program and Lissette Colon Collins, Assistant Superindendant for Language...

This podcast features a listening session moderated by Montserrat Garibay, the Assistant Deputy Secretary & Director of OELA. The panelists are four educators from around the country. This conversation focuses on the experiences and expertise of multilingual teachers in supporting English...

In this two-part podcast hosted by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA), Melissa Escalante, Lead Management and Program Analyst, facilitates a conversation about effective literacy instruction for multilingual learners. In Part 2 of the podcast Dr. Kathy...

In this two-part podcast hosted by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA), Melissa Escalante, Lead Management and Program Analyst, facilitates a conversation about effective literacy instruction for multilingual learners. In part 1 of the podcast Dr. Laurie...

This podcast explores evidence-based instructional practices for teachers that are relevant for English learners (ELs) in grades kindergarten through 12. Evidence-based instructional practices for ELs include: Provide ELs with opportunities to build content knowledge and language competence in...

This podcast explores evidence-based instructional practices for teachers that are relevant for English learners (ELs) in grades kindergarten through 12. Evidence-based instructional practices for ELs include: Provide ELs with opportunities to build content knowledge and language competence in...

In this podcast featuring Dr. Aída Walqui from WestEd, Dr. Ilana Umansky from the University of Oregon, and Dr. Karen Thompson from Oregon State University the panelists continue to address questions regarding the education of English learners (ELs) in secondary schools submitted during the English...

In this podcast featuring Dr. Aída Walqui from WestEd, Dr. Ilana Umansky from the University of Oregon, and Dr. Karen Thompson from Oregon State University, the panelists address questions regarding the education of English learners (ELs) in secondary schools submitted during the English Learners...

Multilingualism opens career opportunities in the public and private sectors and can raise occupational status and earning potential of individuals who are proficient in more than one language. Language skills can also serve as an important resource for learning, and development of problem-solving...

Research on teacher preparation identifies the recruitment, preparation, induction, and retention of teachers as challenges in providing high-quality instruction for English learners (ELs). Compounding these challenges are the varied educational and geographical landscape that teachers of ELs work...

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This podcast by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) features Maha Abdelkader, Education Program Specialist from OELA, Roger Rosenthal, attorney with the Migrant Legal Action Program and Lissette Colon Collins, Assistant Superindendant for Language... This podcast features a listening session moderated by Montserrat Garibay, the Assistant Deputy Secretary & Director of OELA.

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This podcast is dedicated to supporting school communities in meeting the needs of English learners. Through reflection and brainstorming around sharing best practices, hot topics, challenges, and successes, we build a stronger community!

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The English Learner Portal Podcast • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters

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This podcast is dedicated to supporting school communities in meeting the needs of English learners. Through reflection and brainstorming around sharing best practices, hot topics, challenges, and successes, we build a stronger community!

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Supporting Emergent Bilingual Students in Texas

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WestEd’s experts, along with leading scholars and practitioners in the fields of education and human development, discuss ways to help every learner to thrive in school, career, and life—from educator well-being and racial disparities to evidence-based approaches to research, evaluation, professional learning, and technical assistance.

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Produced by WestEd

WestEd's experts, along with leading scholars and practitioners in the fields of education and human development, discuss ways to help every learner to thrive in school, career, and life-from educator well-being and racial disparities to evidence-based approaches to research, evaluation, professional learning, and technical assistance.

In each episode, host Danny Torres welcomes WestEd's leading and emerging voices to discuss the most pressing and enduring issues in education and health and human development.

Drawing from evidence, research, and extensive experience, guests offer innovative and actionable strategies for ensuring success for every learner.
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In each brief episode, host Danny Torres welcomes WestEd's leading and emerging voices to discuss the most pressing and enduring issues in education and health and human development. Drawing from evidence, research, and extensive experience, guests offer innovative and actionable strategies for ensuring success for every learner.

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Educating Transnational Students: Languaes and Identities Across Borders: https://www.cal.org/educating-transnational-students-languages-and-identities-across-borders/

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Moises, a ten-year-old student, struggles to communicate in his new school with limited access to his native language.

This short film centers on Moises, a ten-year-old boy who has recently immigrated from Mexico to California. Despite his proficiency in mathematics, Moises struggles in school due to the language barrier, as he doesn't speak English. The film provides a poignant look into the challenges faced by English Language Learners in the U.S. educational system.

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After being uprooted from their home in Vietnam, young Hà is happy with her new life at the refugee camp. But today is Moving Day! And while the rest of the family is excited to head to their "forever home" in America, Hà doesn’t want to leave.

Leaving means saying goodbye to her best friend, her loving teacher, and the beautiful wildflowers she picks daily. She's not ready for yet another change. Who will play the game Ô Ăn Quan with her? What if she can't master speaking English?

Can Hà carry the best parts of her beloved camp with her? Can wildflowers grow in America too?

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Vietnamese culture - Where Wildflowers Grow by Ha Dinh

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Vietnamese culture - Where Wildflowers Grow by Ha Dinh

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Vietnamese culture - Wishes by Muon Thi Van

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Vietnamese culture - Wishes by Muon Thi Van

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Wishes tells the powerful, honest story about one Vietnamese family's search for a new home on the other side of the world, and the long-lasting and powerful impact that makes on one of the youngest members of the family. Inspired by actual events in the author's life, this is a narrative that is both timely and timeless. Told through the eyes of a young girl, the story chronicles a family's difficult and powerful journey to pack up what they can carry and to leave their world behind, traveling to a new and unknown place in a crowded boat. With sparse, poetic, and lyrical text from acclaimed author Mượn Thị Văn, thoughtful back matter about the author's connection to the story, and luminous, stunning illustrations from Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree Victo Ngai, Wishes tells a powerful and timely story in a gentle and approachable way for young children and their families.

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Zahra lives in a beautiful place where the desert reaches all the way to the sea and one hundred butterflies always fill the sky. When Baba and Mama tell her that their family is no longer welcome here and they must leave, Zahra wonders if she will ever feel at home again--and what about the people she will leave behind? But when she and her family arrive in a new desert, she's surprised to find magic all around her. Home might not be as far away as she thought it would be.

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Kuwait culture - Where Butterflies Fill the Sky: A story of Immigration, Family, and Finding Home by Zahra Marwan

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Kuwait culture - Where Butterflies Fill the Sky: A story of Immigration, Family, and Finding Home by Zahra Marwan

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Story available on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hg-c0cXSjyQ

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Chinese culture - Amy Qu and the Warm Welcome by Kat Zhang

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Chinese culture - Amy Qu and the Warm Welcome by Kat Zhang

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Amy’s class has a new student from China! Amy tries hard to make Lin feel included, but she can’t draw him out of his shell. Then she sees Lin chattering happily in Chinese with his family. The gears in her head start to turn, and a plan blossoms. Step one: invite Lin to her dumpling party

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K-Gr 2-A young boy named Dat and his mah travel to a new country. As Dat prepares for his first day of school, Mah explains that when the people around him speak, the words will "sound like gibberish," and that he should listen and do the best that he can. Throughout Dat's day, he struggles to understand his bus driver, teacher, and classmates. He spends the majority of his day alone, until "someone unexpected" reaches out to him, first on the playground, and then again on the bus ride home

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Spanish is My Superpower takes an empathetic approach to being bilingual and teaches children how amazing and unique it is to be able to speak more than one language. Told from children's' perspective, this story provides parents, teachers, and counselors with an entertaining way to teach children the value of speaking Spanish and being bilingual.

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Spanish culture - Spanish is My Super Power

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Spanish culture - Spanish is My Super Power

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Educating Transnational Students: Languages and Identities across Boarders

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Educating Transnational Students: Languages and Identities across Boarders

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DETAILS: Schools in the United States are increasingly populated by students whose lives cross national borders, both physically and virtually. These transnational students face challenges and possibilities related to their multiple languages and identities, especially in educational spaces. This webinar explores the existing research and practices around multilingual transnational students. Our panel engages with thoughtful questions and offers creative solutions for educators and policymakers to support successful academic outcomes for transnational students.

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This webinar is part of the Center for Applied Linguistics' Research to Policy webinar series.

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Una Vida Dos Paises: Children and Youth in Mexico

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Una Vida Dos Paises: Children and Youth in Mexico

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Una Vida, Dos Países: Children and Youth (Back) in Mexico is a 30-minute documentary that tells the stories of children and young people of Mexican descent who were born or raised in the United States and later returned to Mexico. The film highlights the challenges these transnational youth face as they adapt to new educational systems, cultures, and languages in Mexico after spending a significant part of their lives in the U.S. It also explores the decisions of their parents, who returned to their country of origin after living undocumented in the United States.

The documentary is multilingual, featuring dialogue in Spanish, English, and Zapotec, with subtitles throughout. To complement the film, a bilingual curriculum is available for secondary school students in both the U.S. and Mexico, along with a teacher's guide for educators working with transnational students in Mexico. (unavidathefilm.com)

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Una Vida Dos Paises: Children and Youth (Back) in Mexico

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A Comprehensive Guide for Schools and Teachers

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Diane Guerrero was a young girl living in Boston. One day, while Guerrero was at school, her undocumented immigrant parents were taken from their home, detained, and deported. Guerrero's life, which had been full of the support of a loving family, was turned upside down.

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Columbian culture - My Family Divided (2018) by Diane Guerrero

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Columbian culture - My Family Divided (2018) by Diane Guerrero

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Book talk by student available on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FECfLqiYD50

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Mexico - Travesia: A Migrant Girl's Cross-Border Journey (2021) by Michelle Gerster

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Mexico - Travesia: A Migrant Girl's Cross-Border Journey (2021) by Michelle Gerster

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Travesía: A Migrant Girl's Cross-Border Journey by Michelle Gerster is a bilingual young adult graphic memoir that narrates the true story of Gricelda, a 15-year-old Mexican girl who, along with her mother and younger brother, undertakes a perilous journey to cross the U.S.–Mexico border. Their aim is to reunite with Gricelda's father and older brother in the United States. The narrative details their treacherous experiences, including encounters with smugglers, the harsh realities of desert crossings, and the challenges they face upon arriving in California. Illustrated by Fiona Dunnett, the book features artwork inspired by Oaxacan graffiti and textiles, enhancing the vivid portrayal of their journey. Presented in both English and Spanish, the memoir offers an accessible and poignant account of the struggles and resilience of migrant families seeking a better life.

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China - Beautiful Country (2021) by Qian Julie Want

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China - Beautiful Country (2021) by Qian Julie Want

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Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang is a memoir that recounts her experiences growing up as an undocumented immigrant in the United States after her family fled China when she was seven years old. The book details the struggles her family faced living in poverty, working in sweatshops, and constantly fearing deportation. Wang describes the isolation of her childhood, the challenges of navigating school while learning English, and the resilience she developed in the face of discrimination and hardship. Despite these difficulties, she eventually finds a path to success, later becoming a lawyer and advocate. Beautiful Country is a poignant and deeply personal story that sheds light on the realities of undocumented life in America while celebrating the strength and perseverance of immigrant families.

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El Salvador - Solito (2022) by Javier Zamora

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El Salvador - Solito (2022) by Javier Zamora

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Solito by Javier Zamora is a memoir that recounts his harrowing journey as a nine-year-old traveling alone from El Salvador to the United States. Guided by a series of smugglers, he crosses Guatemala, Mexico, and the U.S. border, facing extreme danger, hunger, fear, and moments of kindness from strangers along the way. The book offers a child's perspective on migration, highlighting the emotional toll of separation from family, the resilience required to endure such a journey, and the bonds formed with fellow travelers. Through vivid storytelling, Zamora captures both the innocence of his younger self and the harsh realities of migration, making Solito a powerful and deeply personal account of the immigrant experience.

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El Salvador - The Far Away Brothers (2018) by Lauren Markham

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El Salvador - The Far Away Brothers (2018) by Lauren Markham

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The Far Away Brothers: Two Young Migrants and the Making of an American Life by Lauren Markham is a nonfiction account of twin brothers, Ernesto and Raúl Flores, who flee gang violence in El Salvador as teenagers and journey to the United States. The book follows their harrowing migration, their struggles to adjust to life in California, and the challenges they face navigating the U.S. immigration system, school, and the pressure to support their family back home. Markham, an experienced educator working with immigrant students, provides a deeply personal yet broader exploration of the systemic forces that drive Central American migration. Through their story, she highlights the complexities of the refugee experience, the resilience of young migrants, and the realities of life for undocumented youth in America.

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Read 325 reviews from the world’s largest community for readers. There is a word Mateo Garcia and his younger sister Sophie have been taught to fear for as…

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Mexico - Children of the Land (2020) by Marcelo Hernandez Castillo

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Mexico - Children of the Land (2020) by Marcelo Hernandez Castillo

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Children of the Land by Marcelo Hernandez Castillo is a memoir that explores the author's life as an undocumented immigrant in the United States. Born in Mexico, Castillo crossed the border with his family as a child and grew up navigating the fear, uncertainty, and limitations imposed by his legal status. The book delves into the emotional and psychological toll of living in the shadows, the struggle to gain legal residency, and the impact of family separation, particularly his father’s deportation. Castillo, who later becomes a poet and advocate, reflects on themes of identity, belonging, trauma, and the complexities of the American immigration system. His lyrical and deeply personal narrative offers a powerful insight into the lived experiences of undocumented immigrants in the U.S.

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Disappeared (2017) by Francisco X. Stork

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Disappeared (2017) by Francisco X. Stork

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Santiago's Road (2020) by Alexandra Diaz

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Santiago's Road (2020) by Alexandra Diaz

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We Are Not From Here (2021) by Jenny Sanchez

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We Are Not From Here (2021) by Jenny Sanchez

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Us in Progress: Short Stories About Youn Latinos (2017) by Lulu Delacre

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Us in Progress: Short Stories About Youn Latinos (2017) by Lulu Delacre

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The Sun is Also a Star (2019) by Nicola Yoon

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The Sun is Also a Star (2019) by Nicola Yoon

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When Areli was just a baby, her mama and papa moved from Mexico to New York with her brother, Alex, to make a better life for the family--and when she was in kindergarten, they sent for her, too.

Everything in New York was different. Gone were the Saturdays at Abuela’s house, filled with cousins and sunshine. Instead, things were busy and fast and noisy. Areli’s limited English came out wrong, and schoolmates accused her of being illegal. But with time, America became her home. And she saw it as a land of opportunity, where millions of immigrants who came before her paved their own paths. She knew she would, too.

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Mexican culture - Areli is a Dreamer () by Areli Morales

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Mexican culture - Areli is a Dreamer () by Areli Morales

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Efren Divided (2020) by Ernesto Cisneros

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Efren Divided (2020) by Ernesto Cisneros

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Thirteen-year-old Manuelito is a gentle boy who lives with his family in a tiny village in the Guatemalan countryside. But life is far from idyllic: PACs―armed civil patrol―are a constant presence in the streets, and terrifying memories of the country’s war linger in the villagers’ collective conscience. Things deteriorate further when government-backed drug gangs arrive and take control of the village. Fearing their son will be forced to join a gang, Manuelito’s parents make the desperate decision to send him to live with his aunt in America.

 
With just a bus ticket and a small amount of cash in hand, Manuelito begins his hazardous journey to Mexico, then the U.S., in search of asylum. But in the end, dangers such as the crooked “coyote”―or human smuggler―his parents have entrusted their son’s life to may be nothing compared to the risks Manuelito faces when he finally reaches America.

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Guatemalan culture - Manuelito GN (2019) by Elisa Amado and Abraham Urias

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Guatemalan culture - Manuelito GN (2019) by Elisa Amado and Abraham Urias

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When Stars are Scattered (2020) by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed

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When Stars are Scattered (2020) by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed

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Anjali and her friends are excited to buy matching personalized license plates for their bikes--but Anjali can't find a plate with her name. She is often teased about her "different" name, and this is the last straw. Anjali is so upset that she demands her parents let her pick a new name! When they refuse, Anjali decides to take a closer look at who she is--beyond her name--and why being different means being marvelous. 

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Indian culture - Always Anjali (2018) by Sheetal Sheth

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Indian culture - Always Anjali (2018) by Sheetal Sheth

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Last Stop in Market Street (2015) by Matt de la Pena

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Last Stop in Market Street (2015) by Matt de la Pena

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After a Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again (2018) by Dan Santat

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After a Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again (2018) by Dan Santat

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Elliot lives in America, and Kailash lives in India. They are pen pals. By exchanging letters and pictures, they learn that they both love to climb trees, have pets, and go to school. Their worlds might look different, but they are actually similar. Same, same. But different! Through an inviting point-of-view and colorful, vivid illustrations, this story shows how two boys living oceans apart can be the best of friends.

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Indian culture - Same Same but Different (2011) by Jenny Sue Kostechi-Shaw

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Indian culture - Same Same but Different (2011) by Jenny Sue Kostechi-Shaw

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A timely and inspiring story. Mario is leaving his home in El Salvador. With his father by his side, he is going north to join his mother, who lives in the United States. She has sent Mario a new pair of shoes. He will need good shoes because the journey north will be long and hard. He and his father will cross the borders of three countries. They will walk for miles, ride buses, climb mountains, and cross a river. Mario has faith in his shoes. He believes they will take him anywhere. On this day, they will take him to the United States, where his family will be reunited.

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1. Using an old shoe, a paper shoe, or a new white shoe purchased from the craft store students can represent their personal journey, identity, and future goals. Each part of the shoe will have a specific meaning, and students will get to decorate and write on the shoes to express different aspects of themselves.

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Born in Ghana, West Africa, with one deformed leg, he was dismissed by most people—but not by his mother, who taught him to reach for his dreams. As a boy, Emmanuel hopped to school more than two miles each way, learned to play soccer, left home at age thirteen to provide for his family, and, eventually, became a cyclist. He rode an astonishing four hundred miles across Ghana in 2001, spreading his powerful message: disability is not inability. Today, Emmanuel continues to work on behalf of the disabled.

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Guyanese culture - Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah (2015)

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Guyanese culture - Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah (2015)

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Dreamers is a celebration of making your home with the things you always carry: your resilience, your dreams, your hopes and history. It's the story of finding your way in a new place, of navigating an unfamiliar world and finding the best parts of it. In dark times, it's a promise that you can make better tomorrows.  

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Mexican culture - Dreamers (2018) by Yuyi Morales

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Mexican culture - Dreamers (2018) by Yuyi Morales

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Little America is an anthology series that observed the funny, romantic, hertfelt, inspiring, and surprising stories of immigrants in America.

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Inspired by the true stories featured by Epic Magazine, "Little America" goes beyond the headlines to look at the funny, romantic, heartfelt, inspiring, surprising stories of immigrants in A... Read all Inspired by the true stories featured by Epic Magazine, "Little America" goes beyond the headlines to look at the funny, romantic, heartfelt, inspiring, surprising stories of immigrants in America, more relevant now than ever. Inspired by the true stories featured by Epic Magazine, "Little America" goes beyond the headlines to look at the funny, romantic, heartfelt, inspiring, surprising stories of immigrants in America, more relevant now than ever.

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Little America (TV Series 2020- ) - IMDb

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Little America: Created by Lee Eisenberg, Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani. With Peggy Lu, Mélanie Laurent, Suraj Sharma, Shaun Toub. Inspired by the true stories featured by Epic Magazine, "Little America" goes beyond the headlines to look at the funny, romantic, heartfelt, inspiring, surprising stories of immigrants in America, more relevant now than ever.

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Dr. José Medina Educational Solutions is a boutique educational consulting company that works with schools and districts to create educational access for all st

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From a street child to a Ph.D. is a presentation that highlights Jose Luis Zelaya's life-story of growing up in San Pedro Sula, Honduras to a finishing a Ph.D. in Urban Education in College Station, Texas. In it, he describes growing up in absolute poverty, rampant violence and how hurricane Mitch (1998) separated his family. He details taking a journey as an unaccompanied minor to the United States to reunify with his mother and sister in the United States which lasted 45 arduous...

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Jose Zelaya: From a Street-child to a Ph. D. | TED Talk

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Feb 12, 2018  Ellen surprised Emily Francis, who moved from Guatemala to the U.S. when she was 15 and learned English by waprises Deserving ESL Teacher

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HomeAward-winning language learning, translation, interpretation & cultural exchange services, powered by refugee talent & host community members.

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NaTakallam - High-quality language services and courses delivered by refugees

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NaTakallam - High-quality language services and courses delivered by refugees

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Learn a Language, Change a Life. Award-winning language learning, translation, interpretation & cultural exchange services, powered by refugee talent & conflict-affected individuals

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The Refugee Educator Academy (REA) is the flagship program of the Center for Professional Learning. The REA is a global community of practice designed to support educators and to offer sustainable, holistic learning opportunities for teachers working in refugee displacement, crisis, migration, and resettlement contexts.

The Refugee Educators Foundations of Practice (REFP) course is a critical resource within the REA designed with and for teachers in the United States and other resettlement contexts. REA's Quality Holistic Learning Project (QHL) supports holistic learning for teachers and students alike, particularly in displacement and crisis settings, and offers a growing collection of professional development open educational resources (OERs). REA also offers micro-credentials linked to both REFP and QHL professional development opportunities. Additionally, REA offers the Pathways to Teaching Project, which seeks to increase the diversity of the U.S. teacher workforce by supporting adults with refugee/(im)migrant backgrounds in joining the teaching profession. All resources and experiences developed within the REA are co-created with teachers with the Sustainable Learning Framework serving as a guidepost for these efforts.

Effectively teaching in refugee displacement, migration, and resettlement contexts calls for specific, comprehensive, and sustained professional learning opportunities. The REA is designed with these specific needs in mind. It offers an integrated system of learning opportunities and professional support that includes online, hybrid, and offline courses, webinars, workshops, toolkits, and micro-credentials. It also creates communities of practice marked by excellent facilitation, evidence-based methodologies and resources, and strong relationships among participants.

"I feel that REA has been a place where I can bring ideas and problems of practice and learn from the perspectives and backgrounds of people in a wide range of positions and contexts." - U.S.-based educator serving refugee and immigrant learners

Main Components of the Refugee Educator Academy

Facilitated courses, such as our Refugee Educator Foundations of Practice course, allow for sustained, guided learning within a cohort or community of practice. Courses and other professional learning resources are modular in design and, thus, can be customized and contextualized for unique learning contexts. Self-paced courses, including many in our OER Library, offer flexible, short professional learning opportunities accessible on mobile devices and, often, with PDF downloads.

We also offer micro-credentials that provide open-access, self-paced, unfacilitated learning experiences. These rigorous, competency based credentialing opportunities focus on topics central to refugee/immigrant education, education in displacement and crisis contexts, and holistic learning, including social and emotional learning and psychosocial support.

Visit our Courses page or contact us to learn more about what is available and how we can support learning and capacity building in your institution or organization.

The Center for Professional Learning possesses an extensive library of webinars on a range of topics related to our work. Our catalog of webinars reaches back to 2018 while still housed under the Carey Institute for Global Good. Since then, we have remained active in delivering sessions on the most relevant topics to teachers working in refugee displacement, migration, and resettlement contexts. Access recordings of these events through our course catalog.

When educators enroll in courses or engage in activities within the Refugee Educator Academy, they become members of diverse communities of practice (CoPs). Within these REA CoPs, including the Refugee Educator Academy Facebook Group, educators dialog, share resources, and problem-solve together with other educators and key stakeholders working within refugee displacement, crisis, migration, and resettlement contexts around the world. Each community of practice aims to foster quality holistic learning for refugee and displaced learners in inclusive, equitable, and joyful learning environments. Educators' practices of teaching, learning, and leading are centered in these communities.

REA Participants' Reflections

"I feel that REA has been a place where I can bring ideas and problems of practice and learn from the perspectives and backgrounds of people in a wide range of positions and contexts."

Participant in U.S.

"I appreciate this initiative of empowering us as refugee educators. For me it has been a gift from heaven, because I am no longer the same as I was before joining this course, and I will not be the way I am now at the end of this course."

Participant in Kenya

"What made me more excited about the course when I started implementing the activities in my classroom. I always thought that we don't have time for such activities, but after seeing the learners' joy and excitement I realised the huge positive impacts of such activities. The learners became more disciplined in the classroom and interested in studying English. Even I, as a teacher, became more energetic and enthusiastic after hearing their whispers while going back to the classroom."

Participant in Lebanon

REA Impact

The Refugee Educator Academy strives to increase the number and accelerate the preparation of qualified educators and service providers in refugee displacement, crisis, migration, and resettlement contexts around the world. Since its creation, the REA has served educators in more than 50 countries and on 6 continents, directly impacting thousands of educators, who collectively reach tens of thousands of learners.

Why is the Refugee Educator Academy critical?

With more than 103 million forcibly displaced people in the world*, educators must be better prepared to provide quality holistic learning experiences for every learner within increasingly diverse settings. Alongside a shortage of teachers and the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on access to schools and formal learning programs, refugee, displaced, and other historically and systemically marginalized communities find access to quality education limited. We must do better.

The Refugee Educator Academy offers quality holistic learning resources for professional development that inspire educators to approach teaching and learning differently. We create learning communities that are sustainable, thriving, inclusive, and equitable, modeling practices for schools, community programs, and institutions that improve experiences and outcomes for learners. Sustained professional learning opportunities are essential to build the dynamic, informed, skilled teacher workforce required to meet current teaching and learning demands within challenging and complex education ecosystems. Co-creating professional development resources and opportunities tailored to the needs of educators teaching in refugee displacement, crisis, migration, and resettlement contexts is the core purpose of the Refugee Educator Academy.

*Per the latest UNHCR Refugee Statistics total

How can I participate in the Refugee Educator Academy as an educator?

There are several ways educators can participate in the Refugee Educator Academy, from joining communities of practice formed through QHL projects to completing shorter, self-paced courses. Educators can also join projects as co-creators of resources and toolkits, as participants in pilot tests of courses and assessment tools, as presenters in workshops and webinars, and as volunteers supporting colleagues globally and/or on specific REA projects. As an educator, you have the opportunity to learn and to lead within the REA.

To get involved, contact Julie Kasper at jkasper@ceinternational1892.org.

Are there ways for educational institutions, INGOs, and other organizations to partner and/or contract services with the Refugee Educator Academy?

The Center for Professional Learning collaborates with partners on instructional design, pilot programs, and other work to benefit educators in refugee displacement, crisis, migration, and resettlement contexts.

Contact Julie Kasper at jkasper@ceinternational1892.org to discuss your ideas.

How can I support the Refugee Educator Academy?

The vitally important work of the Refugee Educator Academy is made possible through generous support from individuals, institutions, and corporate sponsors. To support the Refugee Educator Academy at the Center for Professional Learning, please visit our Donations page.

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The Refugee Educator Academy is the flagship program of the Center for Professional Learning. The REA is an online community of practice designed to support educators and to offer sustainable, holistic learning opportunities for teachers working in refugee displacement, migration, and resettlement contexts.

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Creating a Sense of Belonging for Immigrant and REfugee Students (2022) andy Manning, Ivonne Orozco Sahi, Leah Juelke, Sarahí Monterrey

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Creating a Sense of Belonging for Immigrant and REfugee Students (2022) andy Manning, Ivonne Orozco Sahi, Leah Juelke, Sarahí Monterrey

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Biography

Mandy Manning recently transitioned from a 21-year career as a classroom teacher, to advocating for educators, public schools and students as the Digital Content Specialist for the Washington Education Association. For the previous 8 years Mandy was the first teacher for newly arrived refugee and immigrant students at Ferris High School in the Newcomer Center in Spokane, WA. Mandy is the 2018 National Teacher of the Year.

Ivonne Orozco Sahi teaches high school Spanish in Albuquerque. As a first-generation college student, immigrant, former DACA recipient, queer woman of color, Ivonne has found her voice in education through her intersectionalities. Ivonne is a co-founder of　Teachers Against Child Detention and is the 2018 New Mexico Teacher of the Year.

Leah Juelke, the 2018 North Dakota Teacher of the Year, is a high school English Language Arts teacher, K-12 English Learner specialist and literacy coach in Fargo, North Dakota. She is a decorated educator whose passion for global education, literacy and creating a welcoming community for refugee and immigrant English Learners earned her a spot as one of the top 10 teachers in the world and a finalist for the Global Teacher Prize in 2020.　 ​

Sarahí Monterrey is an English Learner teacher at Waukesha South School. She was named Wisconsin's 2018-2019 High School Teacher of the year.　 She was selected as Wisconsin's 2019 State Teacher of the Year representative to the National Teacher of the Year program and is the first Latina in the state of Wisconsin to have this honor.As a child immigrant from El Salvador, Sarahí Monterrey recognizes the pivotal role teachers play in students' lives.

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Creating a Sense of Belonging for Immigrant and Refugee Students: Strategies for K-12 Educators

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Discover how to create a sense of belonging and connection for your immigrant and refugee students. This timely book, written by four award-winning teachers, offers compelling stories and practical applications to help you reach your students in the classroom and beyond.

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Research, education, and action for refugees around the world

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Research, education, and action for refugees around the world

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REACH at Harvard Graduate School of Education

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Through collaborative research, education, and action, REACH fosters welcoming communities and quality education in settings of migration and displacement

Cultivating Trust with Afghan Refugee Students

As an Afghan-American, REACH Affiliate Zuhra Faizi draws on her understanding of experiences of students in both Afghanistan and the US in this resource, designed to support American educators to cultivate trust and build relationships with their new students.

The resource highlights three central elements that can cultivate trust: safe classrooms, community connections, and quality learning. It ends with questions to open conversations among educators, students, families, and community leaders.

"Refugees are some of the most educationally marginalized children in the world. Indeed, more than half of the 58 million children who remain out of school globally live in conflict-affected settings."

- Sarah Dryden-Peterson, Negin Dahya, and Elizabeth Adelman

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REACH at Harvard Graduate School of Education

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REACH is an initiative of the Harvard Graduate School of Education which aims to contribute to the creation of welcoming communities globally in situations of migration and displacement.

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Guatemala - If You Only Knew (2022) Emily Francis

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Guatemala - If You Only Knew (2022) Emily Francis

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If You Only Knew: Letters from an Immigrant Teacher by Emily Francis is a heartfelt memoir presented through a series of letters addressed to eight of her immigrant students. Drawing from her own experiences, Francis shares her journey from a challenging childhood in Guatemala—where she assisted in her mother's fruit-selling business and helped raise her younger siblings—to her perilous journey to the United States as an undocumented, unaccompanied minor. Overcoming numerous obstacles, she fulfills her dream of becoming a teacher and dedicates herself to supporting immigrant students facing similar challenges. Through these intimate letters, Francis offers empathy, encouragement, and a profound understanding of the immigrant experience, aiming to inspire both her students and readers to embrace their identities and strive for success.

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Emily Francis' If You Only Knew tells her story - from her childhood in Guatemala, where she worked in her mother's fruit-selling business and helped raise her four younger siblings, through her journey into the United States as an undocumented, unaccompanied minor, and to her experience fulfilli...

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Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

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Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

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We work to ensure that everybody has the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge, having fled violence, persecution, war or disaster at home.

Since 1950, we have faced multiple crises on multiple continents, and provided vital assistance to refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced and stateless people, many of whom have nobody left to turn to.

We help to save lives and build better futures for millions forced from home.

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The webinars and toolkits below cover a wide range of topics, including: community sponsorship, refugee leadership, communication and resettlement strategies, housing, and other areas critical to creating a welcoming environment.

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Welcoming America creates resources for local organizations and communities that are working to foster greater community support and understanding for refugees.
The webinars and toolkits below represent a wide range of topics, including: community sponsorship, refugee leadership, communication and resettlement strategies, and housing.

Additionally, Welcoming America is thrilled to participate in the Welcoming Refugees project as part of Students Rebuild, a program that invites students to learn about the world and empathize with others through art. Learn more

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Immigrants and refugees come to this country searching for safety and opportunities for education, employment, and ultimately, to be part of a thriving community. While some make the large cities of the U.S. their new homes, many follow the opportunities that present themselves in smaller cities and more rural parts of the country.

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Teaching Refugees with Limited Formal Schooling

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Teaching Refugees with Limited Formal Schooling

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A Toolkit of resources supporting the practical application of ideas about refugee learners with limited formal schooling. The resources include downloadable PDF files and pages of links to additional reading materials about the experiences of refugees and displaced people, teaching materials to build understanding of the refugee situation in the world, and cultural profiles of the ethnocultural groups that arrive in North America as refugees. (Description from source)

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Teaching Refugees with Limited Formal Schooling (Web site)

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A Toolkit of resources supporting the practical application of ideas about refugee learners with limited formal schooling.

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Office of Refugee Resettlement, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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Office of Refugee Resettlement, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) provides new populations with the opportunity to achieve their full potential in the United States. Our programs provide people in need with critical resources to assist them in becoming integrated members of American society.

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Trauma intersects in many different ways with culture, history, race, gender, location, and language. Trauma-informed systems acknowledge the compounding impact of structural inequity and are responsive to the unique needs of diverse communities. Cultural awareness, responsiveness, and understanding are essential to increasing access and improving the standard of care for traumatized children, families, and communities across the United States. Eliminating disparities in trauma services requires culturally responsive involvement across service sectors, communities, organizations, neighborhoods, families, and individuals in order to reduce barriers, overcome stigma, address social adversities, strengthen families, and encourage positive ethnic identity.

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The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

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The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

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CFTSI is a brief (5‐8 session), evidence‐based early intervention for children 7 to 18 years old that reduces traumatic stress reactions and the onset of PTSD. CFTSI is implemented within 30-45 days following a traumatic event or the disclosure of physical or sexual abuse.

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The Cultural Orientation Resource (COR) Center provides technical assistance regarding the cultural and community orientation refugees receive, either before their resettlement in the United States or after their arrival, as well as about their likely resettlement needs.

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The Cultural Orientation Resource Center is funded by the Department of State/Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM). Materials on this website were produced with PRM funding, with funding from the Department of Health and Human Services/Administration for Children and Families/Office of Refugee Resettlement, or by the COR Center's parent institution, the Center for Applied Linguistics.

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COR Center - Cultural Orientation Resource (COR) Center

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The Cultural Orientation Resource Center is funded by the Department of State/Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM). Materials on this website were produced with PRM funding, with funding from the Department of Health and Human Services/Administration for Children and Families/Office of Refugee Resettlement, or by the COR Center's parent institution, the Center for Applied Linguistics.

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CAL has been a leader in helping immigrant and refugee newcomers since 1975, from helping newcomers understand fundamental aspects of life in the United States to making longer-term Americans aware of the resources and values brought to the United States by its newest residents.

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CAL has been a leader in helping immigrant and refugee newcomers since 1975, from helping newcomers understand fundamental aspects of life in the United States to making longer-term Americans aware of the resources and values brought to the United States by its newest residents.

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Bridging Refugee Youth and Children Services (BRYCS)

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Bridging Refugee Youth and Children Services (BRYCS)

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Bridging Refugee Youth and Children’s Services (BRYCS) aims to strengthen the capacity of refugee-serving and mainstream organizations across the U.S. to empower and ensure the successful development of refugee children, youth, and their families.

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Welcome to your information hub for empowering immigrant children and their families. Bridging Refugee Youth and Children's Services (BRYCS) aims to strengthen the capacity of refugee-serving and mainstream organizations across the U.S. to empower and ensure the successful development of refugee children, youth, and their families.

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Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries and territories, and background on key institutions.

They also include audio and video clips from BBC archives.

Select a country, territory or international organisation from the menus below.

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BBC Country Profiles: instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries and territories, and background on key institutions.

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As Ziba rides on a boat nearer to the country that will be her new home, she remembers the country she is leaving and the happy times with family, but also the time when the violence started.

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Afgan culture - Ziba Came on a Boat (2007) Liz Lofthouse

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Afgan culture - Ziba Came on a Boat (2007) Liz Lofthouse

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Najmah, a young Afghan girl whose name means "star," suddenly finds herself alone when her father and older brother are conscripted by the Taliban and her mother and newborn brother are killed in an air raid. An American woman, Elaine, whose Islamic name is Nusrat, is also on her own. She waits out the war in Peshawar, Pakistan, teaching refugee children under the persimmon tree in her garden while her Afghan doctor husband runs a clinic in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan. Najmah's father had always assured her that the stars would take care of her, just as Nusrat's husband had promised that they would tell Nusrat where he was and that he was safe. As the two look to the skies for answers, their fates entwine. Najmah, seeking refuge and hoping to find her father and brother, begins the perilous journey through the mountains to cross the border into Pakistan. And Nusrat's persimmon-tree school awaits Najmah's arrival. Together, they both seek their way home.

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Afghan culture - Under the Persimmon Tree (2008) Suzanne Fisher Stapels

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Afghan culture - Under the Persimmon Tree (2008) Suzanne Fisher Stapels