CRECS Noon-Hour Colloquium on November 16 with Valerie Schutte
“Advancing equitable inclusion for refugees: What are the needs of students with and seeking refugee protection?”
Nov 16, 2023 — 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Dear member,
Join us on November 16 at noon EST for a session with Valerie Schutte (she/her), Affiliate Researcher at CRECS. Her presentation is entitled “Advancing equitable inclusion for refugees: What are the needs of students with and seeking refugee protection?”
Abstract
Despite data increasingly being used to advance equity in education, students with and seeking refugee protection (SWSRP) are largely invisible in education data. This presentation highlights the findings of an assessment of the needs of SWSRP in primary and secondary education in Canada. The methods involved the use of experts, a literature review, and a review of public data. Five areas of need were identified: education access, accelerated education, language education, mental health and psychosocial support, and special education. Rates of needs varied by a range of factors. Insights into responsively supporting SWSRP across Canadian education systems will be discussed.
We encourage you to share this virtual event with your students and colleagues!
Valerie Schutte
Conference speaker
Affiliate Researcher at CRECS