Tuesday, February 12, 2013

How Community Colleges Are Serving Skilled Immigrant Students


FREE WEBINAR
Promising Practices:
How Community Colleges Are Serving Skilled Immigrant Students

Wednesday, February 20, 2013
3-4 p.m. Eastern Time

In this free webinar, experienced practitioners from the Community College Consortium for Immigrant Education will share examples of innovative models being used by community colleges to respond to adult immigrants' learning needs. You will hear about the most common barriers faced by skilled immigrants and how community colleges can help by addressing gaps in their education and enhancing job skills. The presentation will include a case study from Miami Dade College featuring two exemplary programs:
Project ACE, a fast-track English for Academic Purposes program, uses content-based instruction to teach English as a Second Language and helps students continue with their education or advance in the workforce.
REVEST provides adult refugees of various nationalities with English language training, vocational courses, referrals to other service agencies, transportation and childcare subsidies, and help with evaluation of foreign-earned credentials.
Each example will include the specific program model, evaluation results to date, staffing and financing details.

Presenters:
Teresita Wisell, Executive Director, Community College Consortium for Immigrant Education

Michelle Thomas, Ph.D.
Chairperson, Department of
ESL/Foreign Languages
Miami Dade College


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