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PRSN Workshop : Addressing Newcomers’ Educational Needs & Challenges

Date & time

Online

The Private Refugee Sponsor Network - Ontario (PRSN) invites you to the upcoming workshop: Addressing Newcomers’ Educational Needs & Challenges

About the event

Struggling with How to Help Newcomers Address Education Issues and Challenges? This online workshop is designed for private refugee sponsors.

Join us to learn more about the issues and how sponsors can better support newcomers in achieving their education goals.

Topics include:

  • Advocating for Special Needs Children
  • Supporting Low Literacy Adult Newcomers
  • Assisting Adults Gain a High School Diploma

Gain new tools for your sponsor toolkit to make a difference in newcomer settlement. And, join us for optional conversation in postworkshop breakouts to discuss what we have learned.

Speakers

  • Stephanie Beltrame, ESL Support Systems, London District Catholic School Board, London
  • Joseph Pardo, General Manager, Language & Skills Training, COSTI, Toronto
  • David Laredo, Director, Academic Excellence, TVOntario
  • Frances Guo, Manager, Partnerships & Community Engagement, TVOntario, Toronto

To register, send an email to barbara@refugeesponsornet.ca

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