Settlement Workers in School

May 1

Our Settlement Workers in School program supports the academic needs of newcomer children and youth between the ages of 3 and 25. We guide them through their transition into the Alberta education system.

School Assistance (Pre-school to Post-secondary)

Assist in school registration and provide school orientation
Provide information and guidance on the education system to students and parents
Facilitate communication between parents and school personnel
Provide practical, culturally sensitive guidance, referrals, and intervention
Increase understanding of the rights and responsibilities of students and their families
Refer students and their families to available programs and services in their community
Increase parents’ involvement in the education of their children and increase the families’ participation in the community

Newcomer Orientation Week (NOW) Program

We assist newcomer students and their families so they are prepared for their first weeks in Canadian schools. This can include rapport building, peer connections, school readiness assessment, bussing orientation, and school tours.

Resources for Educators

How to Build Relationships with Newcomer Students

Our SWIS Team

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Vic Rizal

Manager, Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) Program

tribikram.rizal@LFSfamily.ca

Sarah Ahlgren