Programs for Newcomers and
English Language Learners at
Prince George's Community College

May 2025

PGCC's English Language Learner Advisor and the ESL Career Pathways Coordinator present the programs available and answer questions about how to navigate the different options.

Presentation on Persian Languages by the Roshan Institute

October 2024

Dr. Nahal Akbari, Director of the Persian Flagship Program at UMD's Roshan Institute, discussed commonalities and differences between Persian languages, as well as issues and challenges faced by English Language Learners whose native language is Dari or Persian. 

Resettlement 101 by the Maryland Office for Refugees and Asylees (MORA)

October 2024

A presentation by Yana Cascioffe, Senior Program Manager at MORA, providing an overview of the refugee resettlement program in Maryland as well as data on recent arrival trends and outcomes.

Immigration 101 Presentation by Just Neighbors

September 2024

An overview of U.S. Immigration pathways with a focus on humanitarian cases, presented by Julia Birk, Maryland Senior Attorney.

Montgomery County Public Schools Programs and Services for Newcomers

July 2024

Presentation by the Newcomer Coordinator and the Lead EML Therapeutic Counselor from MCPS International Admissions & Enrollment Office.

Prince George's County Public School Resources for Newcomer Kids

June 2024

Representatives from the PGCPS offices of English Language Development, International Student Admissions and Enrollment, and Language Access and Engagement presented on resources available to newcomer and international students at all grade levels.

The State of Asylum in the DMV

May 2024

Representatives from SHC's legal services partner organization, LSSNCA, provide updates on the situation in our region as well as services and resources available to asylum-seekers, particularly those from Afghanistan. 

Mental Health Resources for Refugees

April 2024

Refugee Mental Health Program Coordinator at the Maryland Department of Health, Morgan Neibich-Gianni, presents on mental health resources available to refugees and newcomers at both the state and national level. 

Building Academic Skills for Adult English Language Learners

January 2024

SHC's Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Tessa Ambridge, shares activities and techniques that tutors can use to help students with practices like reviewing notes and managing schedules. 

Pre-K Registration in Montgomery and PG Counties

March 2023

Workforce Development Resources in Maryland

March 2023