Refugee Development CenterRefugee Development Center

Current ProgramsCurrent ProgramsSpring 2011Spring 2011

Refugee Development CenterRefugee Development Center

Current ProgramsCurrent ProgramsSpring 2011Spring 2011

““Providing the education, orientation and support Providing the education, orientation and support refugees need to become self-sufficient members of refugees need to become self-sufficient members of

society”society”

RDC Programs: Two Main RDC Programs: Two Main ComponentsComponents

RDC Programs: Two Main RDC Programs: Two Main ComponentsComponents

The Youth ProgramThe Youth ProgramThe Youth ProgramThe Youth Program

The Mission of the Youth Program is to improve the academic and functional achievement of each child. This includes attendance, language proficiency, content area subjects, involvement in extra curricular activities and graduation.

The Mission of the Youth Program is to improve the academic and functional achievement of each child. This includes attendance, language proficiency, content area subjects, involvement in extra curricular activities and graduation.

The Youth ProgramThe Youth ProgramThe Youth Program fulfills its mission through several The Youth Program fulfills its mission through several

areas of serviceareas of service

The Youth ProgramThe Youth ProgramThe Youth Program fulfills its mission through several The Youth Program fulfills its mission through several

areas of serviceareas of service

TutoringTutoringTutoringTutoring Students with assigned homework, special

projects and other educational needs are welcome to receive one-on-one help or to work in a small group with a tutor. A key goal of this area is to support English language acquisition and literacy development for English language learners. (ELL)

We currently run this program at two sites:

Pattengill Middle School Eastern High School

Students with assigned homework, special

projects and other educational needs are welcome to receive one-on-one help or to work in a small group with a tutor. A key goal of this area is to support English language acquisition and literacy development for English language learners. (ELL)

We currently run this program at two sites:

Pattengill Middle School Eastern High School

Youth OrientationsYouth Orientations & & Groups:Groups:

Youth OrientationsYouth Orientations & & Groups:Groups:

The Youth Orientations & Groups are intended to lead discussions and reflections to understand the American culture, diversity and school system. Topics may include attendance, hygiene, nutrition, violence, drugs, identity, urban education, appropriate use of technology, study skills, post secondary education, etc.

The Youth Groups & Orientations are also designed to

provide the students with opportunities to communicate their concerns and progress surrounding their migration and resettlement in America and to further develop their skills.

The Youth Orientations & Groups are intended to lead discussions and reflections to understand the American culture, diversity and school system. Topics may include attendance, hygiene, nutrition, violence, drugs, identity, urban education, appropriate use of technology, study skills, post secondary education, etc.

The Youth Groups & Orientations are also designed to

provide the students with opportunities to communicate their concerns and progress surrounding their migration and resettlement in America and to further develop their skills.

Extra Curricular Activities:Extra Curricular Activities:Extra Curricular Activities:Extra Curricular Activities: Through extra curricular activities the youth

can get to explore their physical, creative, social, and career interests. They encourage full participation and involvement in school life.

Through extra curricular activities the youth can get to explore their physical, creative, social, and career interests. They encourage full participation and involvement in school life.

• Penpal Project• Leadership Sports Club• GLOBE Camp

The Adult ProgramThe Adult ProgramThe Adult ProgramThe Adult Program

The goal of this component is to help parents understand the American culture and diversity. The RDC also offers several opportunities for the adult students to learn the English language and to adjust to their new community.

The goal of this component is to help parents understand the American culture and diversity. The RDC also offers several opportunities for the adult students to learn the English language and to adjust to their new community.

The Adult ProgramThe Adult ProgramThis component provides the following services:This component provides the following services:

The Adult ProgramThe Adult ProgramThis component provides the following services:This component provides the following services:

Drop-in Service & ESL Classes

Parent Orientations & Groups:Parent Orientations & Groups:Parent Orientations & Groups:Parent Orientations & Groups:

The orientations provide newcomer parents with information they need in order to help their children succeed academically. Topics covered include the importance of school attendance, how to read a report card, etc.

The orientations provide newcomer parents with information they need in order to help their children succeed academically. Topics covered include the importance of school attendance, how to read a report card, etc.

The groups provide an opportunity for newcomer parents to share some of their experiences while learning more about American culture and community resources.

The groups provide an opportunity for newcomer parents to share some of their experiences while learning more about American culture and community resources.

Drop-in Service:Drop-in Service:Drop-in Service:Drop-in Service:

It is a drop-in service for adult refugees where we provide:

•One-on-one assistance with coursework, job searching, life skill training, etc.•Use of state-of-the-art driving simulator.•Free computer use and internet access.

It is a drop-in service for adult refugees where we provide:

•One-on-one assistance with coursework, job searching, life skill training, etc.•Use of state-of-the-art driving simulator.•Free computer use and internet access.

ESL Program:ESL Program:ESL Program:ESL Program: VESL: Morning Class

for new comers designed to cover literacy skills, basic needs and community resources.

VESL: Morning Class for new comers designed to cover literacy skills, basic needs and community resources.

Evening ESL Program: Four proficiency levels to teach ESL facilitating natural interaction inside and outside the classroom and departing from a comprehensive practice of the language

Evening ESL Program: Four proficiency levels to teach ESL facilitating natural interaction inside and outside the classroom and departing from a comprehensive practice of the language

Teacher- Parent Conferences:Teacher- Parent Conferences:Teacher- Parent Conferences:Teacher- Parent Conferences:

The RDC facilitates parent-teacher conferences at the LSD. This is an important part of helping parents connect to their children's schools and teachers, and also foster students' success.  

The RDC facilitates parent-teacher conferences at the LSD. This is an important part of helping parents connect to their children's schools and teachers, and also foster students' success.