Greetings Colleagues!
You are invited to join:
Training for Serving Undocumented Students
November 22, 2013
9:00 -11:00 a.m.
Lighty 260 Conference Room
Even if you cannot join us, please consider taking this survey.
Your responses help gather data for research about undocumented students in our state.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dENXUTFsRmt3bDdQWXNrNVA4a09tc0E6MQ
As a district, we are a part of the Washington State Educational Access Coalition for HB 1079 students along with several public and private universities across the state. As members, we have the opportunity to increase our own professional skills in serving this population.
About the Train the Trainer professional development:
The training will address the status of undocumented immigrant students enrolled at Washington State higher education institutions by engaging the faculty and staff to become informed about the status of undocumented immigrant students at WA, and apprised of best student success practices and other resources. A secondary outcome is to create a model that can be used in other venues, particularly by other professionals that also need to learn about undocumented immigrant students, the laws that impinge upon student lives, and policies and practices that can contribute to their academic success. Participants will learn the following:
- What are the requirements for HB1079 and how does it impact the students?
- How do HB1079 students experience the campus?
- Which academic and out of classroom support practices show the most promise for immigrant students?
- What is the Dream Act and What is the Deferred Action for Childhood
The goals of the Washington State Educational Access Coalition for HB1079 Students:
– Create a welcoming and supportive campus environment for undocumented immigrant students, thus assisting their integration into campus life.
– Increase faculty and staff knowledge and effectiveness about the needs, concerns, and issues of undocumented immigrant students and their families
– Educate faculty and staff about relevant immigration laws impacting students and related student issues and challenges.
Interested? Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-4H9qnVUv8jprqHUEFwOLyBCmwqKuBvkXwg_SmdXTt8/viewform
About the presenters
Marcela C. Pattinson received her Masters of Education (M.ED) from University of Idaho in Counseling and Human Services. She serves as the primary Washington State University liaison for Spanish speaking parents and students, specifically first generation and Spanish speaking populations. She helps guide current and prospective parents and students to the available resources and programs offered at WSU. Marcela provides leadership for WSU recruitment programs such as WSU Conectandote Radio Show and web page, Imaginate @WSU, Alive Bilingual, and coordinates the Washington State Educational Access Coalition for HB 1079 students. She provides guidance in working with other WSU departments, supporting recruitment and outreach efforts, as well as working as the Educational Outreach Program Coordinator for the Office for Access, Equity, and Achievement.
Ambar Martinez received her Master’s Degree in Broadcasting Production and Foreign Languages and Cultures from Washington State University and is currently a Bilingual Communications and Outreach Coordinator. Ambar is the Director of WSU Conectandote Radio Show and web page and is also a member of the Washington State Educational Access Coalition for HB 1079 Students.
