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Newcomer adjustment depends on countless individual and systemic factors, and feeling empowered in accessing services in a new community is an essential indicator of success. Newcomer service providers can play a major role in supporting newcomer access to resources in their communities, but it can be tough to know where to start in addressing the…
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Hosted on September 18, 2024 the training was delivered by Alex Laywell, Technical Advisor for Education & Youth programs with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) Program Excellence team; Sarah Whitman, EdD, Senior Technical Assistance Specialist at AnLar; and, Monica Yudron, EdD is a Senior Technical Assistance Specialist and Research Scientist at AnLar. Navigating the American…
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Virtual reality, or VR, describes immersive, computer-generated environments that a person can explore and manipulate. VR can create spaces where newcomers can experience new situations in low-stress environments and allows them to build confidence navigating unfamiliar settings. Incorporating current technologies in resettlement can improve newcomer access to services, help develop a sense of community among…
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Virtual reality, or VR, describes immersive, computer-generated environments that a person can explore and manipulate. VR can create spaces where newcomers can experience new situations in low-stress environments and allows them to build confidence navigating unfamiliar settings. Incorporating current technologies in resettlement can improve newcomer access to services, help develop a sense of community among…
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Virtual reality, or VR, describes immersive, computer-generated environments that a person can explore and manipulate. VR can create spaces where newcomers can experience new situations in low-stress environments and allows them to build confidence navigating unfamiliar settings. Incorporating current technologies in resettlement can improve newcomer access to services, help develop a sense of community among…
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Hosted on August 14, 2024, the training was delivered by Madina Masumi, a Switchboard Training Officer with a focus on youth and education. Strong partnerships between families and schools provide vital support networks leading to improved educational outcomes, enhanced social and emotional well-being, and strengthened family resilience. Families who are involved in their child’s education…
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This poster, developed by Switchboard and the Urban Institute, highlights the underutilization of publicly funded early childhood services by children in refugee and immigrant families. It systematically reviews factors and strategies to improve access and enrollment in programs such as child care, Head Start, early intervention, and home visiting. By addressing these issues, the poster…
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The “Refugee Community Education Video Index,” authored by Catholic Charities, is a comprehensive resource featuring a curated collection of videos on a wide range of topics, including health, estate planning, English learning, and more. This index is thoughtfully categorized by language to ensure accessibility and relevance for diverse refugee communities. By providing easily accessible educational…
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Hosted on July 11, 2024 the training was delivered by Elly Miles, PhD, a senior research associate at the Urban Institute in the Center on Labor, Human Services, and Population; Hamutal Bernstein, PhD, a senior fellow at the Urban Institute and directs the Program on Immigration; Maki Park, a senior policy analyst for early education…
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This evidence summary, authored by Switchboard, provides an overview of the current evidence on the effectiveness of various interventions for English language learning among newcomers. It addresses two crucial questions: Are there specific elements of English language acquisition programs for newcomer populations that are more effective or efficient than others? What role does technology play…
