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Education Committee Working Group
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Location
Zoom
Agenda
Meeting Purpose - Working Group to make edits specific to Sacramento region for a toolkit for educator's serving immigrant families.
The Education Committee is facilitated by Lucy Bollinger of Elk Grove Unified School District. For more information, contact Lucy Bollinger (EGUSD) and the SRRC.
Additional Resources:
Emergency Response Guide for Educators of Immigrant-origin Students for the Sacramento Region
National Newcomer Network: A hub of resources for educators working with immigrant and refugee students (Join here).
School Policy Guidance: "What to Do if ICE Visits Your School" – sample policies and best practices from districts nationwide.
Meeting Notes & Resource Links: Compilation of materials from the December and February meetings available at links provided.
Key Functions
Provides a collaborative space for educators, administrators, and school districts to discuss best practices for serving immigrant and refugee students.
Shares critical resources, including local connections and service providers, to assist schools in supporting newcomers.
Maintains ongoing discussions to address challenges such as access to information, mental health support, and community resources.
Hosts regular meetings where school staff can ask questions, exchange strategies, and receive policy guidance.
Committee Lead
Lucy Bollinger