Meet the Student & Community Engagement Team
Meet the Student & Community Engagement Team
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Dr. Asma Abunaib - Director of Student & Community Engagement
Dr. Asma Abunaib - Director of Student & Community Engagement
Asma is a community development strategist and analyst with more than 20 years of experience in conflict transformation, peace-building, leadership and community coalition building, training and capacity building, project management, gender mainstreaming, inclusive adult education, intercultural communication, monitoring and evaluation, and policy advocacy. She served in relief and development programs in national, international, and United Nations agencies. She has extensive experience with management, design, implementation, facilitation, and co-facilitation of conflict analysis, conflict transformation and peacebuilding, humanitarian coordination, and financial literacy/capability training and coaching. Asma has a master’s degree in intercultural service leadership and management and a doctorate degree in educational leadership and policy studies.
Learn About Student & Community Engagement Programs
Learn About Student & Community Engagement Programs
Goals:
Goals:
Enhance student engagement and equitable learning experiences through the ICPD (Identity, Connection, Proficiency, and Direction) Framework.
Promote innovative, student-centered educational practices.
Foster equitable and inclusive learning environments.
Strengthen community engagement and belonging.
Address systemic barriers for marginalized students.
Support data-driven instructional and policy improvements.
Impact of The Student & Community Engagement Team:
Impact of The Student & Community Engagement Team:
Increased student motivation, academic success, and retention.
A school culture rooted in belonging, equity, and restorative justice.
Stronger community partnerships that support student growth.
Empowered educators and engagement facilitators driving meaningful change.
Engagement Facilitators
Engagement Facilitators
CVSD's Engagement Facilitators support faculty and staff in enhancing student engagement through the ICPD (Identity, Connection, Proficiency, and Direction) Framework. This role promotes innovative educational practices, fosters equitable learning environments, and strengthens community engagement. The facilitator collaborates with educators, administrators, and families to design impactful learning experiences while addressing systemic barriers to equitable learning opportunities.
Connecting Youth
Connecting Youth
Connecting Youth (CY) promotes a culture that develops in our youth the power and conviction to make healthy choices.
CY encompasses CVSD's Student Assistance Programs (SAP), Mentoring Programs, Youth Empowerment and Prevention Education.
Multilingual Programs
Multilingual Programs
Multilingual Learners are students who are learning social, instructional, and academic English as an additional language, and who are consistently exposed to another language at home and/or in their community.
Multilingual Learners bring a rich diversity of languages and cultures to our school district, enhancing the educational experience for all. Our district is committed to providing MLLs with the resources and support they need to thrive academically and socially.
Family Resources
Family Resources
CVSD students and families can access support services and advocacy with community agencies and resources.
These programs provides support to students and families experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity, food insecurity, and other challenges of daily living, as well as supports for the unique needs of migrant families, families of multilingual learners, and systemic barriers to student success. The position serves as a bridge between schools, families and community agencies ensuring access to resources and advocating for underserved populations.
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