Connect for Kids » North Vancouver School District http://connectforkids.ca Thu, 24 Nov 2011 19:26:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) http://connectforkids.ca/settlement-workers-in-schools-swis/ http://connectforkids.ca/settlement-workers-in-schools-swis/#comments Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:41:59 +0000 kids http://connectforkids.ca/wordpress/?p=950 The Settlement Workers in Schools Program is funded through the BC government.  They are located within in school districts.  Their purpose is to help immigrant and refugee children adjust to school culture. The workers also increase parent involvement in their children’s education, while helping to build awareness of community and government resources. As well, a valued component of the program focuses on increasing cultural awareness and sensitivity in schools.

North Vancouver School District

William Lucas Centre  604-903-3777

West Vancouver School District

Hollyburn Shool: 604-981-1220

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