Agenda
This is where you find out timing, links and downloads for each session.
Questions? Email [email protected]. You can also sign up to participate in future free webinars, workshops and conferences.
Conference learning objectives:
- Foster belonging, identity and agency in your students
- Create community in your ESOL class
- Develop a dynamic workforce development program
- Choose and use children’s literature featuring under- and mis-represented communities
- Incorporate immigration into your middle and high school social studies classes
- And much more!
This conference is hosted by The Immigrant Learning Center with generous support from the Nellie Mae Foundation.
Day One – Tuesday, July 11, 11 AM – 2 PM
(all times EDT)
View the full recording from Day 1.
Homework (choose one or complete all three!):
- Read Understanding Immigrant Trauma (four minutes)
- Watch Jo Napolitano – An Immigrant’s Story (12 minutes)
- Introduce yourself on the 2023 Immigrant Student Success padlet
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
A Refugee’s Journey
- Maher Mahmood, former translator, U.S. Army
Resources
Maher’s Story video by Google
11:20 AM – 12:00 PM
The Role of Belonging in Immigrant Education
- Jessica Lander, ELL History/Civics Teacher, author, Making Americans: Stories of Historic Struggles, New Ideas, and Inspiration in Immigrant Education
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Immigration Policy and Trends in PK-12 Practice
- Emily Crawford-Rossi, PhD, Director of Graduate Studies, Associate Professor, PK12 Leadership and Policy, University of Missouri
Resources
12:30 PM – 12:50 PM
Cultural Competency, Cultural Humility and Structural Competency
- Carmel Salhi, PhD, Associate Professor of Health Sciences, Northeastern University
12:50 PM – 1:15 PM
Black Immigrants in the U.S.
- Ayanna Cooper, EdD, Consultant and Author; Instructor, Howard University School of Education
1:15 PM – 1:40 PM
South Asian Immigrants and Caste
- Sonja Thomas, PhD, Professor of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Colby College
Resources
- Survey on caste in the U.S.
- No Escape From Caste On These Shores, ‘Untouchables’ From India Say
- Recognizing Caste Discrimination in the American Context
- CBC report on casteism in Toronto schools
Day Two – Wednesday, July 12, 11 AM – 2 PM
(all times EDT)
On day two, dive into specialized sessions that address the needs and concerns of your teaching level. Interested in a session but you aren’t in the classroom or teach a different level? All are welcome to join us to learn new topics and be inspired.
View the full recording from Day 2.
Homework:
- Use this Padlet to reflect on Day 1 and prepare for Day 2.
- Post where you are from on this Padlet map. Use the + symbol to enter your hometown. Then write your name in the text field below.
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATOR SESSION
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Highlight Immigrant Stories and Contributions in U.S. History with The ILC Teaching Resources
- Denzil Mohammed, The ILC Public Education Institute
- Ariana Moir, The ILC Public Education Institute
Resources
11:15 AM – 11:35 AM
Curriculum Resources for K-12 Educators: Asian American History
- Sulynn Miao, Content and Curriculum Manager, Immigrant History Initiative
Resources
11:35 AM – 12:00 PM
Tools and Ideas for How to Provide Well-rounded Support for Immigrant Students in the College Application Process
- Andrea Keenan, Director of College and Career Counseling and Program Chair, Excel Academy Charter High School
- Nyal Fuentes, College and Career Specialist, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
ADULT EDUCATOR SESSION
12:00 PM – 12:25 PM
The First Three Weeks in the ESOL Classroom
- Amber Miller, Adult Education ESL Instructor, Austin Community College
Resources
12:25 PM – 12:50 PM
Education and Career Advising at The Immigrant Learning Center
- Sally Nobinger, Advising Coordinator, The Immigrant Learning Center, Inc.
- Laurianne Posch, Education and Career Advisor, The Immigrant Learning Center, Inc.
- Anna Fan, Education and Career Advisor, The Immigrant Learning Center, Inc.
ELEMENTARY EDUCATOR SESSION
1:00 PM – 1:25 PM
Through the Power of Picture Books: Windows into the Experiences of Young Immigrant Children
- Wilma Robles-Meléndez, PhD, Professor of Early Childhood Education, Fischler College of Education & School of Criminal Justice, Nova Southeastern University Florida
1:25 PM – 1:45 PM
Teach to Reach: Creating a Dynamic and Diverse Classroom Library
- Jill Eisenberg, LEE & LOW Books
Resources