[Nesabes] Reminder -Counseling Sharing Seminar- Immigrant Students:Their Rights and Needs

[Bower, Carol]

Dear Colleagues,

 

Please be sure that all counselors in your program register for this
seminar.

 

To register for this event go to: calendar.sabes.org/northeast

 

The Counselor Sharing Seminar: "Immigrant Students: their rights and
needs"

 

will be held on February 6, 2008from 1-3:30 p.m., at NECC Lawrence.

 

"Immigrant Students: their rights and needs"

 

Questions to begin the discussion:  

*        Immigrants are one of the best sources of immigration-related
information for other immigrants; however, misinformation also spreads
quickly in immigrant communities.  How do ABE counselors keep abreast of
changes in immigration laws?  How may we help our immigrant students
separate fact from fiction?  

*        Some immigrant students do not make use of available resources
because of a fear of possible legal or financial consequences including
deportation or an inability to sponsor family members who want to come
to the U.S.  In what situations is there reason to exercise caution?
How can we help our students locate trustworthy resources?  How can we
help them learn to trust that they can make use of many services without
repercussions?

*        Which community resources have multi-lingual staff?  Which have
demonstrated sensitivity to students' immigration status and cultural
norms?

*        How does the new Massachusetts health insurance law affect
immigrants, both documented and undocumented?  

*        What do immigrant students need when they enter ABE programs?
How may we help them adjust?  How do they feel about the information our
programs collect from students?

*        How do communities become educated about the language
challenges faced by ESOL students?  How do communities increase their
sensitivity to cultural differences?  What is our role, and how can
student leaders help?  

 

Also, attached please find the notes from the 12-5-07 Counselors'
Sharing Seminar   

 

Thank you!

Carol

 

Carol Bower

Director, Northeast SABES

Northern Essex Community College

45 Franklin Street

Lawrence, MA 01840

978-738-7301

 

"SABES: Training Leaders in Adult Basic Education"

For more information on the System for Adult Basic Education Support
(SABES) please go to: sabes.org/northeast

For information on upcoming SABES offerings or to register for events
please go to: calendar.sabes.org/northeast

 

 

 

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