refugee services

Osborn School District educates a multicultural, multilingual, and multi-ethnic community. Our students come from around the world, representing over 40 different countries, 30 different languages, as well as a vast number of cultures, traditions, and religions.

Many of our refugees arrive to the United States from a number of war-torn countries. To support the specialized needs of refugee children academically, emotionally, and socially, Osborn provides a number of special services for its refugee children and families.

Some of the many services include:

• Translation and/or interpretation of documents, conferences, and other important information

• Small group and individualized academic instruction, cultural orientation, and English Language Learning

• Summer school placement for English language learning and core academic skills

• Parent information sessions on school expectations and norms

• Immediate on-site interpretation for emergencies or as needed

• Additional support services are provided as needed or when specifically requested.

For more information on Osborn’s refugee population, contact the Language Acquisition Department at

602-707-2000.