In response to rising xenophobia and heightened immigration enforcement, schools across California are working to ensure that all students—especially those from immigrant and refugee backgrounds—feel safe, welcome, and supported. With […]
This trauma-informed module equips middle and high school students—especially immigrant and refugee youth—with essential coping tools for resilience and emotional regulation. This engaging module supports adolescents in navigating challenges, fostering […]
This lesson of the SIRS initiative helps upper elementary students build emotional safety and resilience through a trauma-informed approach. It focuses on: This module offers educators robust, trauma-aware strategies to […]
This K–2 lesson module is the first in a series from Californians Together’s Support for Immigrant and Refugee Students (SIRS) initiative. Designed to build trust and emotional safety in the […]
This guide has been developed to help parents understand what the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are and how these standards will impact the academic success of English learners once they are implemented in the classroom. The guide provides information for parents to use when speaking with their child’s teacher, principal and other school staff to make sure he or she receives the learning supports to succeed academically.
In January 2017, when the State Board of Education was considering the design of California’s accountability system and data indicators, this paper, written by Drs. Karen Cadiero Kaplan, Magaly Lavadenz […]
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