Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Students: Building Resilience and Social-Emotional Learning

In this half-day institute, participants will engage in hands-on training of literature-based classroom lesson modules (K-2, 3-5, 6-12) addressing the social-emotional needs of immigrant students, learn about the current context for immigrant families in California, and walk away prepared to implement the lessons with a training binder, presentation slides, activity handouts, and other resources to support successful implementation including copies of the children's books: La Frontera, Pancho Rabbit, and Refugee.

• Reflect on present realities for immigrant students.

• Provide an overview of national policies impacting immigrant students and families. 

• Discuss ways to illuminate the assets of immigrant students including:

*Lesson modules focused on resilience, social-emotional learning and safe and welcoming schools. 

*Development of heritage language assets

• Invite engagement in state and national newcomer networks