THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION WINTER 2018 FORUM
SANCTUARY SCHOOLS: Safety, Protection, Opportunity
for all students!
Monday, February 19th
6:00PM to 8:00 PM
DePaul Student Center, Room 120B.
What is a "Sanctuary
School?" How can educators create schools that are safe for all
students? Schools that protect, nurture and provide opportunities for
students and their community?
Current immigration policies have
resulted in increasing uncertainty and fear in many school communities. High
levels of student stress have also been noted as a result of school- based
policing and regressive disciplinary policies. Our forum will address how
these policies impact students, their families and schools and explore how
educators are responding to meet the demands created by these policies.
Our panelists will discuss:
· The impact of immigration policies and school based
policing on students
· Ideas for developing sanctuary schools
· know your rights workshops for educators, students and
parents
· Youth organizing
· Resources and services for students dealing with trauma
· Policy recommendations to increase safety and opportunity
in schools
Panelists:
· Marcelo Ferrer, Logan Square Neighborhood Association
· Oliva Abrecht, Brighton Park Neighborhood Council
· Rebecca Martinez, Chicago Teachers Union
· Michelle Mbekeani-Wiley, Shriver National Center on
Poverty Law
· Dr. Sonia Soltero will moderate the forum and offer
introductory remarks.
Registration is required;
register today at https://goo.gl/forms/gMviJk86LRSXQoYx1. 2 CPDUs are available to those who provide their IEIN at
time of registration.
For questions and more
information, please contact Dr. Diane Horwitz at dhorwit1@depaul.edu.
A few resources for your interest:
The EdD Program
College of Education | DePaul University
2247 N. Halsted, Office 367 | Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: 773-325-1674
