Multilingual Learner and Migrant PARENT Institute
Date: 01/10/2023
Author: Jenn Guerrero
Thursday, February 9th | 8:30am-2:30pm | At SCOE
Co-sponsored by Migrant Education and the Sonoma County Office of Education, the Multilingual Learner and Migrant Parent Institute is an annual workshop dedicated to empowering parents of multilingual learners. Districts are encouraged to send members of their English Learner Parent Advisory Committees, as well as any other parents of English Learners who are interested. This workshop is free for all parents of multilingual learners and will be conducted in Spanish.
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Sessions
Once a Student, Now a Teacher
Vicente Sosa Alfaro, Special Day Class Teacher, Bellevue Union School Distirct
Born in the Mexican state of Michoacan, Vicente Sosa was brought to the United States of America at two years old. While he faced many struggles in an education system that failed to see him both individually and culturally, he persevered. Now an educator himself, Mr. Sosa will discuss how his academic experiences serve as a guide to supporting the students in his classroom.
Culture Cures: The Importance of Cultural Identity
Dr. Daniela Dominguez, Assistant Professor at the University of San Francisco and C.E.O of On the Margins
Grupo Folklorico Quetzalen
Dr. Daniela Domínguez, in collaboration with Victor Ferrer and the Quetzalén group, will highlight the powerful ways in which culture has healing powers. Parents will better understand the ways in which combining cultural music, dance and art provides an important outlet for healing.
Creating a College-Going Mindset
10,000 Degrees
This session will focus on creating a college-going mindset within your family while debunking common myths about college access. We will discuss A-G requirements, Financial Aid, and how to best support your student(s) to achieve the future of their dreams!
