Description
This course is designed to focus on the education and family engagement of Latinx communities in the United States and implications for social workers who work with them. Students will learn knowledge, skills, and competencies to work with Latinx communities from different backgrounds, experiences, and with diverse needs. Challenges impacting educational outcomes and attainment, health care, and the law will be discussed throughout the session. Systemic inequities impacting the Latinx communities will be central in readings, discussions, and reflections.
Instructor
Dr. Maritza E. González is an Education Consultant, previously Executive Director of Equity & Diversity for Metro Nashville Public Schools, and Diversity Officer, Latino Affairs for Prince George’s County Schools. She established departments overseeing systemic Equity & Diversity initiatives, Translation & Interpreting services for over a third of district families, and outreach to marginalized families. Most recently she lead efforts to host the first Equity summit, first districtwide college fair during school day, and lead efforts to raise over 200k in support of the United Way campaign. She was selected as a Racial Equity Leaders Network Fellow, a Flamboyan Family Engagement Fellow, and a Deeper Learning Equity Fellow. She was co-founder and Chair of ALAS de TN, an affiliate for the Association of Latino Administrators & Superintendents (ALAS). Originally from El Salvador, she was the first in her family to surpass middle school, and to pursue higher education. Dr. González attended the University of Maryland, College Park where she earned the College Park Scholar’s Public Leadership Program Citation, a Bachelor of Science degree in General Business with an International Business specialization, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies, a Master’s degree in Education Leadership & Policy Studies, and her Ph.D. degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, and International Education Policy.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
| 09:00 |
Registration |
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09:00 - 10:20
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Lecture:
• Histories, Diversity within Latinx
• Terms & key educational policies
• Education Success & Attainment/ Family Engagement/Involvement |
| 10:20 - 10:30 |
Break |
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10:30 - 12:05
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Lecture (Continued):
• Barriers & Access to Resources and Social Services
• Healthcare - immunizations & mental health
• Immigration/Mixed Status implications
• Law - School Resource Officers
• Best Practices for Educational Attainment- Implications & Reflections for your Work |
| 12:05 - 12:15 |
Questions & Adjournment |
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
• Recognize and demonstrate an understanding of the diverse histories and lived experiences of Latinx communities within the United States.
• Determine challenges and best practices impacting Latinx communities primarily in education, but will also consider health, law, and other social services.
• Evaluating how their practice can address this growing population in efforts to address systemic inequities.
Bibliography & References
REFERENCES
• Camarillo, E. (2016). Redefining statistics and my dreams: A personal essay from a second-generation Latina immigrant. NPR Latino USA. Retrieved from http://latinousa.org/2016/04/28/redefining-statistics-dreams-personal-essay-second-generation-latina-immigrant/ (2 pages)
• Crosnoe, R. (2013). Preparing the children of immigrants for early academic success. Washington, DC: Migration Policy Institute. Retrieved from https://www.fcd-us.org/preparing-the-children-of-immigrants-for-early-academic-success/
• Gándara, P., & Mordechay, K. (2017). Demographic change and the new (and not so new) challenges for Latino education. The Educational Forum, 81(2), 148–159.
• Goździak, E. M. (2014). To dream or not to dream: The effects of immigration status, discrimination, and parental influence on Latino children’s access to education. Migration Studies, 2(3), 392-414.
• Gramlich, J. (2017). Hispanic dropout rate hits new low, college enrollment at new high. Washington, DC: Pew Research Center. Retrieved from http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/09/29/hispanic-dropout-rate-hits-new-low-college-enrollment-at-new-high/
• Latino USA. (2014). Latino parents and education [Audio]. Retrieved from http://www.npr.org/2014/05/09/311095678/latino-parents-and-education
• Mahatmya, D., Lohman, B. J., Brown, E. L., & Conway-Turner, J. (2016). The role of race and teachers’ cultural awareness in predicting low-income, Black and Hispanic students’ perceptions of educational attainment. Social Psychology of Education, 19, 427–449.
• PBS. (2013). Latino Americans. Foreigners in their own land (1565-1880) [Video]. Retrieved from http://www.pbs.org/video/2365075996/
• Rosario, D. (2016, March 18). Intra-Latino stereotypes [Audio]. NPR Latino USA. Retrieved from http://latinousa.org/2016/03/18/intra-latino-stereotypes/
• Krogstad, J., & Noe-Bustamante, L. (2020). Key facts about U.S. Latinos for National Hispanic Heritage Month. Washington, DC: Pew Research Center. Retrieved from http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/09/10/key-facts-about-u-s-latinos-for-national-hispanic-heritage-month/
• Krogstad, J. (2015). 5 facts about Latinos and education. Washington, DC: Pew Research Center. Retrieved from http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2016/07/28/5-facts-about-latinos-and-education/
Late Fees and Refunds
Fee & Registration:
Cost is $65.00 and includes CE credit. Registering after March 12, 2021 will incur an additional $20 late fee. *Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the live interactive webinar to receive a refund or a credit letter.
*All cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
