tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18118165452692966272024-03-05T19:46:08.597-08:00Colorado Refugee ESL Home TutorsNews, updates, essays, and all things related to the CRESL volunteer Programs. We also discuss world affairs as they relate to refugee resettlement.CRESL Home Tutorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18109116054333233544noreply@blogger.comBlogger250125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811816545269296627.post-34004425886870077302021-06-03T13:57:00.002-07:002021-06-03T13:57:33.186-07:00May-June 2021 updates<p>Happy June, everyone!</p><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Summer
is on the way along with the solstice and (I hope) a little less rain.
May brought us a spectacular lunar eclipse--I hope you got to see it. I
also hope you all continue to be healthy and safe, as the pandemic is
still very much with us.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>If you had tutoring time for May, please go to the survey to report your hours:</b></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://forms.gle/sdQCFvXdrj3hbDSS8&source=gmail&ust=1622839192320000&usg=AFQjCNGcdZpuKKxHeWvFPzSBUK22tdl7rA" href="https://forms.gle/sdQCFvXdrj3hbDSS8" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/<wbr></wbr>sdQCFvXdrj3hbDSS8</a></b></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">If
you did not have any contact with your student, you don't need to
complete the survey. If you normally report hours but don't this month,
I'll be in touch to ask you about that.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgikWE0R23xtXmtLbLLRCBssKwOLrQgd68aV3CRHNy07qUZ5LqO8Dbh57SXajmZGCNXcunAmFLpNJWG-2GOhDZDgkI-k5MADwq9BEB3bnbddMF_mP_Nsc9snrD9Hcqz7VgeY43HeUy-iGf8/s590/mask.webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="590" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgikWE0R23xtXmtLbLLRCBssKwOLrQgd68aV3CRHNy07qUZ5LqO8Dbh57SXajmZGCNXcunAmFLpNJWG-2GOhDZDgkI-k5MADwq9BEB3bnbddMF_mP_Nsc9snrD9Hcqz7VgeY43HeUy-iGf8/w200-h134/mask.webp" width="200" /></a></div><br />Did you fill out my life after COVID survey?</b></i></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">This
was for anyone who has tutored in the last few years. We're trying to
get an idea of what kind of work we'll have to do on the administrative
end to rebuild the in-home tutoring program later this year. So, even if
you aren't tutoring right now (<i>especially </i>if that's because of
the pandemic), please take the five minutes or so needed to share your
thoughts with us. More data is better! Survey link: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://forms.gle/5FPKmQSMV8a85yJo9&source=gmail&ust=1622839192320000&usg=AFQjCNGKdIb4dvRfI_o8mplGdhUNxfAM7Q" href="https://forms.gle/5FPKmQSMV8a85yJo9" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/<wbr></wbr>5FPKmQSMV8a85yJo9</a></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i><b> </b></i></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i><b>New refugee arrivals</b></i></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">The
Biden administration has stated its intention to resume refugee
arrivals and resettlement...soon. They've been somewhat opaque with the
details. So far, we don't have any details about who might be coming or
exactly when. The pandemic is certainly a complication, but the bigger
issue is that between 2017 and late 2020, most of the refugee
resettlement infrastructure, both at home and abroad, was dismantled and
simply no longer exists. This makes it nearly impossible to do the
overseas processing and domestic resettlement work that is required for
the program to function.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i><b>Update on Afghans</b></i></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">The
Biden administration has set a date in September to cease a U.S.
military presence in Afghanistan. Some sources indicate the withdrawal
of troops could begin in earnest next month. The fate of thousands of
Afghan support personnel has not been determined. There are a lot of
rumors, including one that the Pentagon and State Department are
considering a mass evacuation similar to what happened in Saigon at the
end of the Vietnam war. The truth is, nobody knows what will happen to
the Afghans who supported the U.S. military once American troops pull
out, but if the Taliban increases its presence in the country, it is
almost certain that these men and their families will not be treated
well. More here:</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.9news.com/article/news/nation-world/afghans-who-helped-us-fear-being-left-behind/507-869ce3f8-25e0-4fd7-bdcc-ac6069d547bc&source=gmail&ust=1622839192320000&usg=AFQjCNF6-Q4SKCtB8flDMl-bnzvuOsVqGQ" href="https://www.9news.com/article/news/nation-world/afghans-who-helped-us-fear-being-left-behind/507-869ce3f8-25e0-4fd7-bdcc-ac6069d547bc" target="_blank">https://www.9news.com/article/<wbr></wbr>news/nation-world/afghans-who-<wbr></wbr>helped-us-fear-being-left-<wbr></wbr>behind/507-869ce3f8-25e0-4fd7-<wbr></wbr>bdcc-ac6069d547bc</a></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><i>School lunch in the summer months</i></b></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Most
local school districts will continue to have school lunches available
to students throughout the summer. Denver Public Schools will continue
to provide fun and educational online programming for students, as well. If
you think the family you support needs this help, you can find more
information on each school district's website.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_rtyPBnW-7hEew8NM3fUBlhVhhj7_e06xDsEKzQHdO4Z9ba-CKaxjSNP26D8UvQ-16UTQMBugV6dy9QYX9Bslo3pHCJy9b7yEQp16fMKLF6YwhYnM4damtodf_LSUtjhIYSip0y8YL6av/s2048/alittlewordy.webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1170" data-original-width="2048" height="171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_rtyPBnW-7hEew8NM3fUBlhVhhj7_e06xDsEKzQHdO4Z9ba-CKaxjSNP26D8UvQ-16UTQMBugV6dy9QYX9Bslo3pHCJy9b7yEQp16fMKLF6YwhYnM4damtodf_LSUtjhIYSip0y8YL6av/w253-h171/alittlewordy.webp" width="253" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><i>A game!<br /></i></b></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">One of my favorite cartoonists, Matt Inman of the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://theoatmeal.com/&source=gmail&ust=1622839192320000&usg=AFQjCNFfqD_Btq42Bzofen32qVeqTN9NPg" href="https://theoatmeal.com/" target="_blank">Oatmeal</a>,
spent his quarantine developing a word game with his wife. Unlike most
games, it's perfect for two players! As a person who loves Bananagrams
and Scrabble, I was all over this. The game is not difficult, does not
require a vast vocabulary, takes about 15 minutes to play a round, and
fosters using language interactively. If I were tutoring an intermediate
or higher level student, I would incorporate this game into my visits.
You can learn more about A Little Wordy by clicking <b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://theoatmeal.com/blog/wordy_story&source=gmail&ust=1622839192320000&usg=AFQjCNERa-UQmJAoANmRQv2zvntaUCbXIw" href="https://theoatmeal.com/blog/wordy_story" target="_blank">here</a></b>.<br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i><b>The grant</b></i></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">A
couple of weeks ago, we submitted our proposal to continue receiving
funding for the refugee English programs at Emily Griffith Technical
College. This includes the funding for the in-home tutoring program (and
thus, my job). We won't know the outcome until August, but in the
meantime, please send all the good vibes into the universe that you can
so our work can continue. This process and the waiting are always a
nail-biter, but we're optimistic that funding will continue.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i><b>We need some digital literacy support volunteers <br /></b></i></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">
<div>My colleague, Hannah Wilkinson, would like to host some intensive
digital literacy support this summer to assist our students who plan
to continue with online classes in the fall. Here are the basics:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiROGYwq758ibHuV-LI_vODRPZbaVe3ktwGKuswVM1y5HE1KxDkdUnIVebEawLC6AuIZQZ4L7j89BdZEq-nF_naYPB6fXTPXMFcy2j-sSHPBKjT9S-te6OrC5Kew2C8C9ybYJyaYRSqlre9/s783/computer+literacy.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="579" data-original-width="783" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiROGYwq758ibHuV-LI_vODRPZbaVe3ktwGKuswVM1y5HE1KxDkdUnIVebEawLC6AuIZQZ4L7j89BdZEq-nF_naYPB6fXTPXMFcy2j-sSHPBKjT9S-te6OrC5Kew2C8C9ybYJyaYRSqlre9/w200-h148/computer+literacy.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>- <b>Date</b>: August 2 - 5 (Monday - Thursday)</div><div>- <b>Time:</b>
TBD - maybe something like 9 - 12, 1 - 4. Folks can work specific
"shifts" and students can drop in. This would be advertised in class
the week prior.</div><div>-<b> Locations</b>: Project Worthmore offices (16th and Elmira in Aurora)
and Hidden Brook apartments (13th Ave. and Yosemite St.)</div><div>- <b>Who?: </b>Volunteers interested in working directly with
students, Emily Griffith ELA staff who aren't on vacation, as well as
students who would like assistance using their devices.</div><div><b>- What:</b> Individualized
tech help for students using their own devices and/or a borrowed
Chromebook. Rather than having a codified "training," we would help
students individually as devices and needs are varied. Topics
appropriate to support:</div><div><br /></div><div> * Turning device on/off</div><div> * Setting up an email address</div><div> * Accessing the internet</div><div> * Downloading Google Meet</div><div> * Accessing Google Meet - including camera, microphone, chat box, etc.</div><div><br /></div><div>-<b>Why?</b>:
We have all seen lack of digital literacy skills hinder student success
in our English classes. We want to do what we can to build student capacity
before classes start again!</div><div>-<b> Bigger goals:</b> </div><div>
* Volunteers potentially follow up with particular students
after this type of session to see if they were able to access classes on
the first day, require additional support, etc.</div><div> *
These sessions continue in some capacity once a week at multiple locations,
utilizing volunteers where appropriate.</div><div><br /></div><div>Due
to the individualized nature of this type of training,<i><b> it will be
important for volunteers involved to have a good grasp of these tasks on
their own</b></i>. Hannah will be able to provide support where needed, but doesn't
plan to do a large training for volunteers as each task
is so specific to the student. She will, however, communicate what skills
are most important to teach during this session and provide helpful
handouts, etc. </div><div><br /></div><div>Please let me know if you are
interested/available in assisting with something like this so I can let
Hannah know. Letting me know by email is fine.<br /></div>
</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i><b>How we speak</b></i></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Recently, I watched <i>Mare of Easttown</i>
on HBO Max. Much of the press coverage about the show, along with the
trivia on the IMDB page, focused on the excellent accuracy of the
southeastern Pennsylvania regional accent and what training had to
happen so the actors could master it to convincingly portray their
characters. A fun fact here is that I spoke with that accent until I was
a sophomore in college. After two years of voice and diction classes
that were part of my major, my regional accent was all but gone. Now
when I hear it, it hits my ear with a bit of a jolt. I mention this
because two things about accents are true for language teachers.
Students who are just beginning to learn English do not discern regional
accents between native speakers. It is when these learners become <i>more </i>proficient
that they may experience some confusion when hearing differences in the
way English is pronounced. I was reminded of this last week when I read
the Sunday comics and came across this edition of "One Big Happy." Food
for thought! <br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">You should be able to enlarge the picture by clicking on it.<br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ3-UCTWCQtz7gi2gTuODV2QGWb_wiW5uUsQXVVvbryligWeT8cIYn79NW5I0KkW5HIvmArgnjonKdPMrXCRja5QtNSA82yn85_UwWcy-9mrQwJ4yBImezQHORnXOV3-Oui2XowdmH6voV/s900/one+big+happy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="633" data-original-width="900" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ3-UCTWCQtz7gi2gTuODV2QGWb_wiW5uUsQXVVvbryligWeT8cIYn79NW5I0KkW5HIvmArgnjonKdPMrXCRja5QtNSA82yn85_UwWcy-9mrQwJ4yBImezQHORnXOV3-Oui2XowdmH6voV/w640-h450/one+big+happy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">That's all for this month. Take care, be safe, and enjoy the start of summer!<span style="color: #888888;"></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #888888;">--SM<br /></span></div><span style="color: #888888;"><br />-- </span>CRESL Home Tutorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18109116054333233544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811816545269296627.post-34041429792850162132021-03-03T07:31:00.003-08:002021-03-03T07:31:54.753-08:00Reporting February 2021 hours, plus other news<p> </p><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Happy March, everyone.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwvGfuHjDGy3VbZi1f5J2zYfv3AhVbgm6eSF4Xo2mTwcE5uz4A5NhgRUQfG6XoQFJCFU4-BPKY9ewXz6RKs7RKni3Zzzpf96OtZFr_C6q7v4s0RdW-nU8pvvQlsM_NWefJKS_GN8WrDrC9/s340/wearing+masks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="340" data-original-width="340" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwvGfuHjDGy3VbZi1f5J2zYfv3AhVbgm6eSF4Xo2mTwcE5uz4A5NhgRUQfG6XoQFJCFU4-BPKY9ewXz6RKs7RKni3Zzzpf96OtZFr_C6q7v4s0RdW-nU8pvvQlsM_NWefJKS_GN8WrDrC9/w200-h200/wearing+masks.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />Spring
is on the horizon. Folks are getting vaccinated against COVID-19. The
days are getting longer. The pandemic is nowhere near over, but it's
starting to feel like there are reasons to hope. However...Recent data
shows that more than 800 people in Colorado had COVID <i>twice </i>in
the last year (infections more than 90 days apart) and another surge in
infections is expected over the next eight weeks, so please continue to <i>be careful</i> and take care of yourselves!</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">If
you've been tutoring, please report your February tutoring time by this
Friday, March 5, at the latest so I can meet my state-mandated
reporting deadline. Here is the link to report your time and activity:</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: yellow;"><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://forms.gle/5GUtZsKyXosim2eWA&source=gmail&ust=1614870807466000&usg=AFQjCNFJ6CmPoTfOGeeOXH2hGedI4gk54A" href="https://forms.gle/5GUtZsKyXosim2eWA" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/<wbr></wbr>5GUtZsKyXosim2eWA</a></b></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><u><b> </b></u></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><u><b> </b></u></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><u><b>A correction</b></u></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Last
month, I gave you the wrong email address for the ELA department at
Emily Griffith. If you know of any prospective students who wish to
enroll in online English classes, they should send an email to <b><a href="mailto:learnenglish@emilygriffith.edu" target="_blank">learnenglish@emilygriffith.edu</a></b><wbr></wbr>. Classes are free for refugees. Tuition classes for everyone else are highly affordable!<br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><u><b>More positive news</b></u></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">The
Biden administration has stated the intention to restore the refugee
program to its previous capacity. That means the admissions ceiling has
been raised to 125,000 arrivals. In reality, we expect to see no more
than 35,000 new arrivals by October 1. During the last four years, the
overseas and domestic resettlement infrastructure was gutted by the
previous administration. It's going to take some time to rebuild all of
that at all levels, from the US State Department to local resettlement
agency offices. Although we won't see an immediate change in the
resettlement process, the entire program is headed in a direction of
growth and recovery.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><u><b>Citizenship update</b></u></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Several
people have asked about this, so here's what we know. Last year, the
testing requirements for those trying to become naturalized US citizens
changed and became much more rigorous. As of 2021, that is going to
change. From now through mid-April, anyone taking the citizenship test
has the option of taking the 2020 version <i>or </i>the previous 2008 version. On April 19, 2021, <i><b>only the 2008 version</b></i> will be administered going forward. More information and all the study resources you need can be found here: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship&source=gmail&ust=1614870807466000&usg=AFQjCNFnMR9K54o7rRELRUMAvlsTWsVlbw" href="https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship" target="_blank">https://www.uscis.gov/<wbr></wbr>citizenship</a></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><u><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh29p-iGEKd6PhwfwwSJAWVJvjA-PfZ0usH2nDWkN4Nnm3bivjocpQle7-NBTE8yIlIxjhfsRtIQ75YQahz9jeigDMnRe-mv7knnQFaYUZTH8G3NtPtjL9HGmAbqSG0iUAw4bBiDVL2vBRV/s290/literacy+minnesota.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="174" data-original-width="290" height="120" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh29p-iGEKd6PhwfwwSJAWVJvjA-PfZ0usH2nDWkN4Nnm3bivjocpQle7-NBTE8yIlIxjhfsRtIQ75YQahz9jeigDMnRe-mv7knnQFaYUZTH8G3NtPtjL9HGmAbqSG0iUAw4bBiDVL2vBRV/w200-h120/literacy+minnesota.png" width="200" /></a></div><br />FREE online training!</b></u></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Literacy Minnesota is literally writing the book on online tutoring and language teaching. They have scheduled a series of <i><b>free </b></i>training
webinars for anyone who needs the information (a donation is suggested
but not required). Several teachers at Emily Griffith have participated
in sessions and they can't say enough good things about the training.
Even if you're waiting until it's safe to meet with a student in person,
you and your student may want to add an online component to your
language lessons. You must register in advance for these online
sessions, but everyone is welcome. Literacy Minnesota has also put
together a treasure trove of teaching resources for ESL tutors and adult
literacy instructors. Check it out! <br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Training</b>: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.literacymn.org/trainings-workshops&source=gmail&ust=1614870807466000&usg=AFQjCNGRB57_llKyz8lwgyFC3bZkSLffXg" href="https://www.literacymn.org/trainings-workshops" target="_blank">https://www.literacymn.org/<wbr></wbr>trainings-workshops</a></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Resources</b>: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.literacymn.org/educator-resources&source=gmail&ust=1614870807466000&usg=AFQjCNFPp6bB8daSUAMgznhqCmfPjg-A6A" href="https://www.literacymn.org/educator-resources" target="_blank">https://www.literacymn.org/<wbr></wbr>educator-resources</a></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><u><b>Here are some articles you may have missed:</b></u></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Denver area agencies prepare for new arrivals:<br /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.denverpost.com/2021/03/01/refugees-colorado-trump-biden/&source=gmail&ust=1614870807466000&usg=AFQjCNH8CH-USCbiOG58Jt5YCD0VKV0igg" href="https://www.denverpost.com/2021/03/01/refugees-colorado-trump-biden/" target="_blank">https://www.denverpost.com/<wbr></wbr>2021/03/01/refugees-colorado-<wbr></wbr>trump-biden/</a></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">The story of an asylum seeker who encountered unimaginable cruelty at the US border:<br /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2021/02/the-almost-unbelievable-tortures-of-steven-tendo/&source=gmail&ust=1614870807466000&usg=AFQjCNE8Ci4EL6AzZmcqcf0DXzLC5bkA4Q" href="https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2021/02/the-almost-unbelievable-tortures-of-steven-tendo/" target="_blank">https://www.motherjones.com/<wbr></wbr>politics/2021/02/the-almost-<wbr></wbr>unbelievable-tortures-of-<wbr></wbr>steven-tendo/</a></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Malaysia is deporting citizens of Burma:<br /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.vice.com/en/article/akd9y8/malaysia-is-trying-to-deport-1200-myanmar-nationals-despite-coup-back-home&source=gmail&ust=1614870807466000&usg=AFQjCNH7QSFIGN1BbDp9ELgRvcgNR9TmLw" href="https://www.vice.com/en/article/akd9y8/malaysia-is-trying-to-deport-1200-myanmar-nationals-despite-coup-back-home" target="_blank">https://www.vice.com/en/<wbr></wbr>article/akd9y8/malaysia-is-<wbr></wbr>trying-to-deport-1200-myanmar-<wbr></wbr>nationals-despite-coup-back-<wbr></wbr>home</a></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Who is vaccinating refugees? (Possible paywall article)<br /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/02/19/refugee-coronavirus-vaccine-herd-immunity-pandemic&source=gmail&ust=1614870807466000&usg=AFQjCNG38DRGKQHpYqES_JUZk1Us2Yvzvg" href="https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/02/19/refugee-coronavirus-vaccine-herd-immunity-pandemic" target="_blank">https://foreignpolicy.com/<wbr></wbr>2021/02/19/refugee-<wbr></wbr>coronavirus-vaccine-herd-<wbr></wbr>immunity-pandemic</a></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Highly skilled immigrants' education going to waste<br /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.pressherald.com/2021/02/21/employment-barriers-for-highly-skilled-immigrants-lead-to-brain-waste-in-maine&source=gmail&ust=1614870807466000&usg=AFQjCNEulku0_rkfn1Pu2csQWibAUvRkuw" href="https://www.pressherald.com/2021/02/21/employment-barriers-for-highly-skilled-immigrants-lead-to-brain-waste-in-maine" target="_blank">https://www.pressherald.com/<wbr></wbr>2021/02/21/employment-<wbr></wbr>barriers-for-highly-skilled-<wbr></wbr>immigrants-lead-to-brain-<wbr></wbr>waste-in-maine</a></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Philadelphia, like other cities, is preparing to welcome refugees once again<br /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.inquirer.com/news/refugees-resettlement-nationalities-service-center-hias-pa-biden-trump-20210221.html&source=gmail&ust=1614870807467000&usg=AFQjCNGKKz-KcgPHfQNra8S6efXuKAFgtg" href="https://www.inquirer.com/news/refugees-resettlement-nationalities-service-center-hias-pa-biden-trump-20210221.html" target="_blank">https://www.inquirer.com/news/<wbr></wbr>refugees-resettlement-<wbr></wbr>nationalities-service-center-<wbr></wbr>hias-pa-biden-trump-20210221.<wbr></wbr>html</a></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">My
friend and colleague, Hannah Joost, interviews Andrea Echelberger of
Literacy Minnesota (Episodes 15, 16, and 18 are pretty great, too.)<br /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://soundcloud.com/eslforequality/episode-16-andrea-echelberger-of-literacy-minnesota&source=gmail&ust=1614870807467000&usg=AFQjCNHTfIZyc1P7-o3ggJbj2_s04ZLVBg" href="https://soundcloud.com/eslforequality/episode-16-andrea-echelberger-of-literacy-minnesota" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/<wbr></wbr>eslforequality/episode-16-<wbr></wbr>andrea-echelberger-of-<wbr></wbr>literacy-minnesota</a></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">What happens when an Afghan soldier tries to get SIV status and extraction to the United States?<br /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/targeted-assassinations-against-civil-society-create-a-climate-of-fear-in-afghanistan&source=gmail&ust=1614870807467000&usg=AFQjCNEVhHxCN4TUDb6JnGotHEVmfnav_g" href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/targeted-assassinations-against-civil-society-create-a-climate-of-fear-in-afghanistan" target="_blank">https://www.pbs.org/newshour/<wbr></wbr>show/targeted-assassinations-<wbr></wbr>against-civil-society-create-<wbr></wbr>a-climate-of-fear-in-<wbr></wbr>afghanistan</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">That's all for this month. Please don't forget to report your tutoring time!</div></div>CRESL Home Tutorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18109116054333233544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811816545269296627.post-57653062833772513232020-06-02T12:45:00.002-07:002020-06-02T12:47:36.460-07:00Reporting May hours, enrolling students online<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It's a new month halfway through what's turning out to be an
unfathomably <span class="gmail_default">challenging </span>year. There's a reason the old Chinese saying<span class="gmail_default"></span><b><span class="gmail_default"></span>*</b><span class="gmail_default"> </span>"May you live in interesting times" is considered to actually be a sly
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hope that you all continue to be well--and safe. As we move into a new
month, no matter how weird things have become, we still have some
regular business to tend to. If you have not <b>formally </b>quit the
in-home program (it's OK to be "on hold" for now), please report your
participation time for May, even if the hours are zero. If you're not
doing anything with your student because of the pandemic restrictions,
that's OK--just leave this note in the comments: "COVID-19." If you're
on-hold because of the pandemic but you don't report anything, I don't
know if you've actually quit or you're just not able to tutor at this
time. This is why I ask you to complete the survey and report zero hours
with the note of COVID-19.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here's
the reporting link for May hours. Note the bonus question at the end
(and kudos if you get my reference in the banner illustration at the top
of the form).</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: yellow;"><b>Click here to submit your report (or lack of hours):</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">*Per Wikipedia: Despite being widely
attributed as a Chinese curse, there is no known equivalent expression
in Chinese. The nearest related <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_proverbs&source=gmail&ust=1591195263351000&usg=AFQjCNHqdUwvyb4KeVpFV6tkN3sNaclePQ" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_proverbs" target="_blank" title="Chinese proverbs">Chinese expression</a> translates as "Better to be a dog in times of tranquility than a human in times of chaos."</span></span>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I continue to try to post helpful information at the blog site, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://cresltutors.blogspot.com&source=gmail&ust=1591195263351000&usg=AFQjCNHZlvPHB5DTWe6YXE0zdQaKOGgAnw" href="http://cresltutors.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">cresltutors.blogspot.com</a>.
You'll find these monthly emails posted there, as well. I also continue
to post articles and similar content on the Facebook page, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/Colorado-Refugee-ESL-Volunteers-116894935016615/&source=gmail&ust=1591195263351000&usg=AFQjCNHOiSkutxvAPc_WqHrMdPS2S4loHQ" href="https://www.facebook.com/Colorado-Refugee-ESL-Volunteers-116894935016615/" target="_blank">Colorado Refugee ESL Volunteers</a>. </span></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJOOus1w4hpo5cy3wWGC0BIrSGyunJtnphTCNZzmCF3S0zQnJZVg-VsboNhwdzlsEx43rBKP-Q1p1lJvzxMHVDpI-a4V3wumlYccrMm0FRYY9G7Ih8SfeziUtJYwXLrcAi5vz4fbSILnwy/s1600/online+class.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="960" height="120" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJOOus1w4hpo5cy3wWGC0BIrSGyunJtnphTCNZzmCF3S0zQnJZVg-VsboNhwdzlsEx43rBKP-Q1p1lJvzxMHVDpI-a4V3wumlYccrMm0FRYY9G7Ih8SfeziUtJYwXLrcAi5vz4fbSILnwy/s200/online+class.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><u><b>Enrolling in-home students into online classes</b></u></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">There were a lot of questions about this, so let me clarify a few things. <b>First, enrolling your student in the online classes <i>does not </i>disenroll them from in-home tutoring.</b>
In fact, because we believe more instruction is better, we encourage
you to continue to tutor remotely so you can build on what your student
is covering in the online classes.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Is this the end of the in-home tutoring program?</b>
No, absolutely not. At least, if it is, no one has told me that! The
decision to offer the online classes to our in-home students came about
because we realized that online classes eliminated a lot of the barriers
to instruction that were keeping our in-home students out of school.
For now, transportation and distance aren't factors in accessing
classes.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Does my student need a computer for online classes?</b>
No, although it helps. A smart TV connected to the internet (with or
without a webcam) would work, or even an internet connected tablet or
just phone would be fine.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Can I get a copy of the packet my student will use for class?</b>
Probably. We're working on it. We will likely send you a link to our
Google Drive where you can download the documents in the packet.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>When do classes start?</b>
After finishing the placement test, students can enroll any Monday,
Wednesday, or Friday. The sooner students get started, the better for
them. The summer term will end on July 23. Fall classes start some time
in mid-to-late August.</span></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkDBFDTpTbaOvbre9kDmJVM2J-vFjRr0tL8m3wM-2HkKjHlJe0N_iZp730IAjuBNTxdsSf7_jnaG_3Ns-kWhgiyWaJ38WNdiv-Jmlsh8h_JeZRp7RkDr3Egd3Co6Fzvwb1z6WKTJDGxLwC/s1600/online+student.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="748" data-original-width="1280" height="116" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkDBFDTpTbaOvbre9kDmJVM2J-vFjRr0tL8m3wM-2HkKjHlJe0N_iZp730IAjuBNTxdsSf7_jnaG_3Ns-kWhgiyWaJ38WNdiv-Jmlsh8h_JeZRp7RkDr3Egd3Co6Fzvwb1z6WKTJDGxLwC/s200/online+student.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Can my student still enroll even if I didn't get you the information you asked for?</b> Absolutely! It is <i>incredibly </i>helpful
if your student has an email address. This is how they will get the
link to the placement test before registration. Otherwise, they'll get
it as a text message, which is fine, but can be harder to navigate. They
can use a family member's email address if that's the easiest route,
but if you want to set up or help set up a Gmail address, that's OK,
too. I used to set up Gmail addresses for my students and I would make
it as close to their name as possible, so a student named Muna Ahmed would be <a href="mailto:munaahmed@gmail.com" target="_blank">munaahmed@gmail.com</a> or as close to that format as possible. It has to be <i>easy </i>for the student to remember and to type! For the password, we used city and year, so denver2020. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>May I "sit in" on my student's online class so I'm better equipped to do follow-up tutoring?</b> Maybe. This will be decided on an individual basis by the teachers.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Does my student need to live in Colorado to take the online classes through Emily Griffith?</b> Yes.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Can you send me any of the textbooks the classes are using?</b> No. I can't even get into the office to get my own files.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Am I allowed to go to my student's home and tutor there?</b>
That's entirely up to you and your student. I heard from a couple of
tutors who are doing this; one meets with her student outside at a
picnic table, socially distanced and wearing a mask. Please take into
consideration any risks that affect you and your student before going
back to in-person tutoring.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">If
you sent me your student's information already, you don't need to do
anything else yet. We'll take it from here. For everyone else, you can
continue to go through me to get your student enrolled or, per our
standard instructions to any refugees inquiring about classes:</span></span></div>
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<div id="m_-6101875670302392876gmail-docs-internal-guid-c92f9aa2-7fff-ad70-e242-69e66509be34" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 40px; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #353744; font-family: "proxima nova" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Please ask someone to help you to send an email to</span><a href="mailto:learnenglish@emilygriffith.edu" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: "proxima nova" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> learnenglish@emilygriffith.edu</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #353744; font-family: "proxima nova" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> so we can email you back the link to the placement test.
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u><b>Mail still exists</b></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">If
you have been unable to get your student to engage with you since
social distancing started, consider sending a brief note of
encouragement or a "Thinking of you" card through the regular US mail.
The post office would welcome the work, and your student probably
doesn't get any personal mail. It's a lovely gesture that your student
will likely appreciate.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u><b>I'm working from home, but...</b></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I'm
somewhat limited in how much I can do from the dining room table.
Still, if you want to reach me by phone, I have a work cell phone. You got that phone number before you attended training and again when you met your student. You may call or text, but I beg you to limit
your calls and texts to happen between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. I
usually have meetings at the beginning and end of the day, so it's
harder for me to have office hours then. If I don't pick up, know that
I'm either on another call or doing something that I can't interrupt.
When I was in Florida, my mom commented, "I guess it wouldn't be a work
day for you if you didn't have at least three meetings." I think it was a
surprise to her to see what "working from home" looks like for me (I
actually work--a lot). </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">For
those of you who miss in-person meetings, my cell phone is an iPhone,
so if you're an iPhone user, yes, we can Facetime. If you want to set up
a Google Meet, we can arrange that, too. Just let me know!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">That's all for now. Please stay safe, be well, and try to get outside and get some fresh air!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">*Per Wikipedia: Despite being widely attributed as a Chinese curse, there is no known equivalent expression in Chinese. The nearest related <a class="mw-redirect" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_proverbs" title="Chinese proverbs">Chinese expression</a> translates as "Better to be a dog in times of tranquility than a human in times of chaos."</span><br />
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June is supposed to be a lot of things, including the start of summer, the time of butterflies, and weddings, and lovely long days. It's also Immigrant Heritage Month. you can find out more about how to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of immigrants past and present via the <a href="http://iamanimmigrant.com/" target="_blank">I am an Immigrant</a><span id="goog_455999490"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_455999491"></span> website.<br />
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The site's homepage doesn't provide much background, so for a better understanding of the concept, head over to their About Us page: https://www.iamanimmigrant.com/about-us/<br />
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-9814f7a1-7fff-1ad0-fce6-ac03acbfd5c2" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><span style="border: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span>CRESL Home Tutorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18109116054333233544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811816545269296627.post-6018076623568787632020-05-19T11:23:00.000-07:002020-05-19T11:23:17.848-07:00Stay at Home Colorado Resources<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://stayathomeco.colorado.gov/&source=gmail&ust=1589993942054000&usg=AFQjCNEKszQoCifVvZq8VsaCDYiaMRTuSw" href="https://stayathomeco.colorado.gov/" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" target="_blank">Stay at Home Colorado Guide</a> is an evolving resource page, released
by the Governor's office and designed to provide free support, resources, and activities for Coloradans who are staying at home.
It comprises wellness classes, education and entertainment for your family along with other relevant resources. The page will be updated regularly and you can contribute suggestions for resources or activities that others may also find helpful.<br />
https://stayathomeco.colorado.gov/CRESL Home Tutorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18109116054333233544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811816545269296627.post-23466542749490002152020-05-19T09:19:00.004-07:002020-05-19T09:19:32.896-07:00If your in-home student needs immigration guidance<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A note from our friends at Lutheran Family Services for our Colorado tutors whose in-home students need help navigating immigration tasks:<br />
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Services Rocky Mountains offices are closed, we are able to provide
immigration legal services remotely over videoconference. We are able to
provide the following services:</span></div>
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Register to Adjust Status or Permanent Residence</li>
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Renew & Replace Green Card</li>
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Employment Authorization</li>
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Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition (The Petitioner must live in Denver, Adams, or Arapahoe county)</li>
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Petition for Alien Relative (The Petitioner must live in Denver, Adams, or Arapahoe county)</li>
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Refugee Travel Document (The Applicant must live in Denver, Adams, or Arapahoe county)</li>
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DACA Renewal (The Applicant must live in Denver, Adams, or Arapahoe county)</li>
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Naturalization</li>
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Certificate of Citizenship</li>
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<span style="color: black;">Please share this information with your networks. For additional information or to schedule an appointment, please
</span>contact our Legal Services Aide, Sarah, at <span style="color: black;">303-389-2337 or
<a href="mailto:sarah.feigelson@lfsrm.org" target="_blank">sarah.feigelson@lfsrm.org</a></span>CRESL Home Tutorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18109116054333233544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811816545269296627.post-4161432063788241942020-05-18T09:37:00.001-07:002020-05-18T09:37:46.109-07:00Food resources for your Aurora sStudents<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />CRESL Home Tutorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18109116054333233544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811816545269296627.post-6227667710174369822020-04-24T10:03:00.002-07:002020-04-24T10:47:38.999-07:00A website to try!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This week, Emily Griffith Technical College English teacher Katelyn Krygowski launched her new website, <a href="https://learnenglishwithkatelyn.com/" target="_blank">Learn English with Katelyn</a>. Take a look around at the lessons and resources that will help you in your teaching or that will help your student with self-study.<br />
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I'm passing along information about <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://villageinstitute.org&source=gmail&ust=1587227578304000&usg=AFQjCNFX8FJmQDwdmNL2ig4paOrVhWuu0A" href="http://villageinstitute.org/" target="_blank">
The Village Institute</a>'s new single moms' housing program. </div>
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Applications and photos of the apartments can be found <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://drive.google.com/open?id%3D1SJMAp3iKUzpoC3rMAzmmX0dReROQJEAY&source=gmail&ust=1587227578304000&usg=AFQjCNHe-0phefJRKbIUN3d9Q_XNfEWWGw" href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1SJMAp3iKUzpoC3rMAzmmX0dReROQJEAY" target="_blank">
HERE</a>. Priority will be given to applications received by the end of
next week. Refugee, immigrant, and asylee single mom families are
welcome to apply. <i>For families in urgent need of housing who are not
interested in the longer term programming, please
indicate that in the application.
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Forms can be filled in on paper, in the Word Document, or in the
online form. Families will be asked to pay rent, but we have had some
generous donations to help subsidize the first few months. Please let me
know if you have any questions, and feel free
to refer families who would be interested.
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Please
feel free to reach out with any questions. We are also more than happy
to discuss ways our team and community of volunteers might support
ongoing initiatives. We have a lot of open space
right now, with our childcare program on hold, and would love to make
use of it in meaningful ways for our community.</div>
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<b style="color: #888888;"><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: times new roman, serif; font-size: medium;">Ellie Adelman</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: times new roman, serif;"><b><span style="color: #444444;">Founder, </span><span style="color: #c27ba0;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://villageinstitute.org/&source=gmail&ust=1587227578304000&usg=AFQjCNE1RfRgPTfeNtNpbJYyq3LiXOerXw" href="http://villageinstitute.org/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">The Village Institute</a></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: times new roman, serif;">Investing in the power of refugee women</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Office of Early Childhood shared
<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://coloradoofficeofearlychildhood.force.com/oec/OEC_Resources?p%3DResources%26s%3DCOVID-19%26lang%3Den&source=gmail&ust=1587134814886000&usg=AFQjCNEpal4tNRNkpxFmq-_VFCMT9-5TZQ" href="http://coloradoofficeofearlychildhood.force.com/oec/OEC_Resources?p=Resources&s=COVID-19&lang=en" target="_blank">
this site</a> for anyone in need of baby supplies, including the <b>link below to a document showing all emergency baby supply pickup locations
</b>– mostly family resource centers:</span>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://dcfs.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/%23410000012srR/a/4N000000AHM4/Nh2y6cSKXRv5P_Zjr1uEq412EaFNXHgr94uvpr303So&source=gmail&ust=1587134814886000&usg=AFQjCNHJ8Sbdu6FO5Cv-lasUUwOJJvMP6A" href="https://dcfs.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/#410000012srR/a/4N000000AHM4/Nh2y6cSKXRv5P_Zjr1uEq412EaFNXHgr94uvpr303So" target="_blank">https://dcfs.my.salesforce.<wbr></wbr>com/sfc/p/#410000012srR/a/<wbr></wbr>4N000000AHM4/Nh2y6cSKXRv5P_<wbr></wbr>Zjr1uEq412EaFNXHgr94uvpr303So</a></span></div>
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These supplies are part of a $3 million delivery of
infant supplies to Colorado from FEMA, 8,200 cases of Formula, 23,260
packages of diapers, 53,167 packages of wipes. The supplies will be
distributed through 41 statewide locations of
food banks and family resource centers.</span>CRESL Home Tutorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18109116054333233544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811816545269296627.post-91467131419603398742020-04-10T11:33:00.000-07:002020-04-10T11:33:22.029-07:00Some resources for teaching from afar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Check out this post from the ProLiteracy website: https://www.proliteracy.org/health<br />
The post lists some of the basics you and your student need to get started for continuing lessons when you can't be in the same place together, including different free platforms and how to get connected.<br />
Proliteracy also has a library of free videos to help you with many different aspects of teaching. You can check those out here: https://intercambio.org/curriculum-and-resources/videos/<br />
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The Center For Applied Linguistics has a one-hour video to help you, 9 Language Learning Activities at Home. You can watch the video on YouTube and <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rLFXZSot8ImmmUEKiihVeAbzFw6vn_x2/view" target="_blank">download the accompanying presentation by clicking here</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><u><b>From the Denver Public Library:</b></u></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">DPL Plaza staff are now offering free conversation groups online! Currently they're Tues/Thursdays at noon, but we may expand this soon so check <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://denverlibrary.org/STIR&source=gmail&ust=1586440253098000&usg=AFQjCNFC-0de3Bj7w52kt0UiD6AgmoZy6g" href="http://denverlibrary.org/STIR" target="_blank">denverlibrary.org/STIR</a> for updates/links to access classes. There's also a phone-in option. Please share with anyone who might be interested!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">We'll also be offering remote appointments one-on-one to help with English, citizenship study, and homework questions. More info on that coming soon! </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><u><b>From the Boulder District Attorney's Office:</b></u></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Community Protection Division of the District Attorney’s Office advises community members to be alert to stimulus scams and is providing the following information as a quick reference guide to help protect the community against stimulus related scams. Please share your networks. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The District Attorney’s Office remains committed to serving and protecting the community 24/7 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The CPD is active and available to assist: call the CPD at 303-441-3700 with questions or to report a scam, or send an email to: <a href="mailto:daconsumer@bouldercounty.org" target="_blank">daconsumer@bouldercounty.org</a>.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><u><b>Food distribution information for students</b></u></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">As a reminder, both Denver Public Schools and Aurora Public Schools are continuing food distribution for students <b>and</b> parents. <span style="color: black;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://aurorak12.org/2020/03/16/aps-meals/&source=gmail&ust=1586440257100000&usg=AFQjCNEUQbJ3VoA54-cQVr7TJFcSiKsbZQ" href="https://aurorak12.org/2020/03/16/aps-meals/" target="_blank">Here is the link</a> to the APS website for more information. DPS is also going to begin food distribution by bus at additional sites starting this week. The easiest way to find the locations and details for that as well as the current grab and go locations is to check the DPS website: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.dpsk12.org/coronavirus/food-distribution/&source=gmail&ust=1586440257100000&usg=AFQjCNGJ_O-8kUnh4pWwHjQcm9Xy1ar-AQ" href="https://www.dpsk12.org/coronavirus/food-distribution/" target="_blank">Here is the link</a>.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><u><b>Food distribution for those in need through Denver Food Rescue</b></u></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/denverfoodrescue/?__tn__%3DK-R%26eid%3DARDbgZq2CZAmXQNSsD3rtsGNNygHvRuKuKWyC-_4GjwLOJk320IoZvDIZcy5OggQ59HC0SGBsy1oUKvo%26fref%3Dmentions%26__xts__%255B0%255D%3D68.ARAEURuDzQXQtETe1Ssvb7dnbP7HWbdSPd2Ntcm1B4vtJZf786bLha4MwMGwFYIkvT9iUDO5r4f0tGGmRcnx1IXfIX1ym7Gy_MOt9VVJbA8GC-YOehgIBptofScDDQ32qbgVJ4CGKOnW45nwVL80VEQlykzLJqrRsbVskiIBC-1rjldCL4eM0b9Lj7hBTJ8AgU3YcPtgDnF1IsbEGMOwiOGTxs2h_VlcnzfauMd-O2ULdM7XgENlfqgp59nfsO7n6yGtA9-7YbaY9kvZjfhf-rK82HU3t6SWdr3Xj2ZUUIdn6r4SeSmwoYfiy32xJ8VzMm8XVDWPSZsbCVGK6u1_Y9zFBJ7Yd8we1RkHjDjHg7FwlOptUPihivmCWBb6yjlJkgx3gYHhzJbf4mi3S-peMIK_ynMopMXnZrhK7fGzHGqp_CURtT6IQQdioaud1KrC0e33fALWMwObJ0IkGt9PIpFjyKr1mTalTh6UkGm3C8zf7Nuy8z6l5T_CVmvGjZOGpjZpju_eBTuiNjYaQJU&source=gmail&ust=1586525405383000&usg=AFQjCNHxJBghDRx2uUwN_dvV9vPQY3EY-Q" href="https://www.facebook.com/denverfoodrescue/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARDbgZq2CZAmXQNSsD3rtsGNNygHvRuKuKWyC-_4GjwLOJk320IoZvDIZcy5OggQ59HC0SGBsy1oUKvo&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARAEURuDzQXQtETe1Ssvb7dnbP7HWbdSPd2Ntcm1B4vtJZf786bLha4MwMGwFYIkvT9iUDO5r4f0tGGmRcnx1IXfIX1ym7Gy_MOt9VVJbA8GC-YOehgIBptofScDDQ32qbgVJ4CGKOnW45nwVL80VEQlykzLJqrRsbVskiIBC-1rjldCL4eM0b9Lj7hBTJ8AgU3YcPtgDnF1IsbEGMOwiOGTxs2h_VlcnzfauMd-O2ULdM7XgENlfqgp59nfsO7n6yGtA9-7YbaY9kvZjfhf-rK82HU3t6SWdr3Xj2ZUUIdn6r4SeSmwoYfiy32xJ8VzMm8XVDWPSZsbCVGK6u1_Y9zFBJ7Yd8we1RkHjDjHg7FwlOptUPihivmCWBb6yjlJkgx3gYHhzJbf4mi3S-peMIK_ynMopMXnZrhK7fGzHGqp_CURtT6IQQdioaud1KrC0e33fALWMwObJ0IkGt9PIpFjyKr1mTalTh6UkGm3C8zf7Nuy8z6l5T_CVmvGjZOGpjZpju_eBTuiNjYaQJU" style="color: #385898; font-weight: normal;" target="_blank">Denver Food Rescue</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; display: inline; font-weight: normal;"> will be sharing the latest information about their programs and resources they've seen in the Denver Metro area to support healthy food access. Join them for a livestream this Friday, April10 at 1:30pm to learn where people can access food and how you can help!</span></span></span></span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; display: inline; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">As you know, getting the word out about food resources is especially crucial now with COVID-19. This livestream may be a good chance to also chat in questions and have them answered live.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Find their post (even set a reminder!) on their Facebook page, @denverfoodrescue. You can also check out their website for more food resources around Denver (<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://denverfoodrescue.org&source=gmail&ust=1586525405383000&usg=AFQjCNEzW8GYmRcjAQDHIyAyWsHe1W3KZg" href="https://denverfoodrescue.org/" id="m_3900216051076107470LPNoLP860966" target="_blank">https://denverfoodrescue.org</a>)</span></span></span><wbr></wbr><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><u><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">For those pursuing citizenship</span></span></b></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains is excited
to be able to offer legal assistance with the naturalization process
REMOTELY during the COVID-19 outbreak. Though our office is currently
closed and we cannot meet with applicants in
person, LFSRM has the ability to assist eligible lawful permanent
residents with naturalization from the comfort of their own homes using
Citizenshipworks, video/telephonic conferencing, and phone/email/text.
Please share this information with your clients,
patients, families, and community members.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Interested lawful permanent residences need to <b><u>create an account on Citizenshipworks and follow the prompts to add your information.</u></b> Here is a link to the website where you can create an account and complete your information.
<span style="color: #0070c0;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.citizenshipworks.org/portal/LFS&source=gmail&ust=1586525412982000&usg=AFQjCNFcmLacnUvOEYUyyXENNjWu9d4Omw" href="https://www.citizenshipworks.org/portal/LFS" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0070c0;">https://www.citizenshipworks.<wbr></wbr>org/portal/LFS</span></a></span> - Simply click on this link and go to “<b><i>Start Your Application Now</i></b>”.
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</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Once
you create an account on Citizenshipworks, an attorney or DOJ
accredited representative from LFSRM will contact you by text or email
to confirm we received
your inquiry about help applying for naturalization. </span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you have not received an email or text message from us within (2) days of creating your account, please reach out to <span class="il">Anastasia</span> DelCarpio at
<a href="mailto:anastasia.delcarpio@lfsrm.org" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span class="il">anastasia</span>.delcarpio@lfsrm.org</span></a> or you can call or text her google voice account: 720-316-5621.
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</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Once
you complete at least 90% of your information, we will offer you an
appointment to meet with an attorney or DOJ accredited representative
from LFSRM over
video or telephone. <b><u>Please note that <span style="background: yellow;">
you must complete at least 90%</span> of your information on Citizenshipworks <span style="background: yellow;">
*before*</span> LFSRM will schedule you a virtual appointment</u></b>. </span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If
you don’t know all of your information, or don’t understand a question,
or don’t know how to finish filling out your information in
Citizenshipworks: you can
contact Citizenshipworks for technical assistance or you can reach out
to LFSRM with any questions or concerns at
<a href="mailto:anastasia.delcarpio@lfsrm.org" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span class="il">anastasia</span>.delcarpio@lfsrm.org</span></a> or 720-316-5621 (text or phone call).</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Green Card (front and back)</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Colorado ID/Driver’s License (front and back)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">·<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If
you receive benefits like Food Stamps or Medicaid, I need you to bring
your 2019/2020 ELIGIBLITY LETTER, showing you were granted the benefit
within the last
6 months. Also scan and upload copy of your <b>most recent</b> tax return (just the first TWO pages of your FEDERAL tax return is fine).</span></span><br />
<br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>You will also need the following documents to
complete your naturalization appointment, but you do NOT need to scan
and upload them. Instead, be sure to gather them so you have them ready
for an appointment with the attorney/DOJ
Accredited Representative from LFSRM: </u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Social Security Card</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$50 (per person)</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> – check, money order, or credit card
<span style="background: yellow;">***LFSRM never turns applicants away for
inability to pay. We recognize many folks have lost their employment
and are struggling to pay essential bills. Please do not hesitate to
sign up for our services,
even if you are not able to pay this $50.00 fee.***</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">All current and expired passports and travel documents<span style="color: #1f497d;"></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If
you have ever applied for citizenship before, information about your
previous N-400 application, including: a copy of the application you
filed before; a copy
of the decision notice denying your naturalization application; a copy
of any and all Forms N-648 (doctor’s form) that you filed before<span style="color: #1f497d;">.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">·<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you have received any traffic citations, please go to the DMV and get your “MOTOR VEHICLE RECORD”
<span style="background: yellow;">***DMV offices are NOT currently open due to the COVID-19 virus. You can request a copy online or by mail:
</span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dmv/motor-vehicle-record&source=gmail&ust=1586525412982000&usg=AFQjCNHvvq4F9ERFZr3TluqflavSizsUMA" href="https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dmv/motor-vehicle-record" target="_blank">https://www.colorado.gov/<wbr></wbr>pacific/dmv/motor-vehicle-<wbr></wbr>record</a><span style="background: yellow;">***</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">·<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you have ever been
<i><u>arrested and had to go to court at any point in your life</u></i> – I need you to go to the courthouse and get a “CERTIFIED DISPOSITION” and a “CERTIFIED REGISTER OF ACTIONS”
<b>for each case</b>. <span style="background: yellow;">***Courthouse
records departments may not be currently open due to the COVID-19
virus. Additionally, if the records department is open, you may be able
to make the request online or
over the phone. Please call the court before you leave your house, and
if possible request your documents via phone, mail, or email.***</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If
you were ever <i><u>arrested,</u></i> I <span style="color: black;">need you to go to the police who arrested your and get an “ARREST RECORD”</span><span style="color: #1f497d;">
</span><b>for each arrest</b><span style="color: #1f497d;">.</span> <span style="background: yellow;">
***Records departments may not be currently open due to the COVID-19
virus. Additionally, if the records department is open, you may be able
to make the request online or over the phone. Please call the
police/courthouse before you leave your house, and if
possible request your documents via phone, mail, or email.***</span><span style="color: #1f497d;"></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">·</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">****$725.00
filing fee – check, money order or credit card, made out to US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY****
<b>(You only need this if you do not qualify for a fee waiver. We will
screen you to determine if you qualify for a fee waiver at the
appointment)</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If
you have a medical condition that makes you unable to learn or
demonstrate English and/or the civics information, please bring a Form
N-648 that has been completed by your doctor.
<span style="background: yellow;">**If you believe you need a Form N-648, please reach out to <span class="il">Anastasia</span> directly at 720-316-5621 (text or phone call) or
<a href="mailto:anastasia.delcarpio@lfsrm.org" target="_blank"><span class="il">anastasia</span>.delcarpio@lfsrm.org</a>.<wbr></wbr> We are
<b><u>not</u></b> currently accepting new N-648 cases, but hope to re-open our N-648 assistance again soon. **</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If
you have a dependent spouse or child(ren) who are under the age of 18 who did <u>
not</u> live with you full time at any point during the last five years, then you need to bring</span></span><br />
<div style="margin-left: 1.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">o</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Birth
certificates for all children; AND</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-left: 1.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Evidence
of your financial support including but not limited to money transfer
receipts or a report from Western Union/Ria/Money Gram etc. showing all
money sent,
affidavits from family or friends; if there is a court order requiring
you to pay child support please bring evidence that you have complied
with any court or government order</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-left: 1.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Make sure any letters include this EXACT language:
<b>I, _________(name)_______________<wbr></wbr>____________, hereby declare
under penalty of perjury that the above statements are true and accurate
to the best of my knowledge and belief</b>.
</span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If
you have ever <u>failed</u> to file an income tax return since you became a Lawful Permanent Resident, then bring:</span><span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 7pt;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">All correspondence with the IRS regarding your failure to file.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">·<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A copy of your tax return for the last five years – 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you owe any Federal, state or local taxes (this includes any monthly payment plans), then bring:</span></span><br />
<div style="margin-left: 1.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">o</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A
signed agreement from the IRS or state or local tax office showing that
you have filed a tax return and arranged to pay the taxes you owe</span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">·<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Documentation from the IRS or state or local tax office showing the current status of your repayment program.</span></span><br />
<div style="margin-left: 1.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">o<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">NOTE: if you pay ALL the money you owe in taxes BEFORE the appointment, you do
<u>not </u>need to bring these documents.</span></b></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If
you have taken any trips outside the United States that lasted 6 months or more <b>
since becoming a Lawful Permanent Resident</b>, then bring:</span></span><br />
<div style="margin-left: 1.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">o</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Evidence that you (and your family) continued to live, work and/or keep ties to the United States, including but limited to :</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-left: 1.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">§</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">An
IRS tax return “transcript” or an IRS-certified tax return listing tax
information for the last 5 years (or for the last 3 years if you are
applying on the basis of marriage to a U.S.
citizen).</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-left: 1.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">§</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rent or mortgage payments and pay stubs</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-left: 1.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Also all reentry permits and travel documents</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-left: 1.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Documents explaining why your trip was so long
</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-left: 1.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Travel itineraries showing you booked a return flight at the start of the trip</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-left: 1.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">o<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Exact dates of travel</span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you are applying for naturalization on the basis of marriage to a U.S. citizen then bring:</span></span><br />
<div style="margin-left: 1.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">o</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Proof of your spouse’s US citizenship – US birth certificate or US Naturalization Certificate</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-left: 1.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">o</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">your current marriage certificate</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-left: 1.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">o</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Proof
of you have been married for the last three years, including but not
limited to: tax returns, bank accounts, car registration or title
information
</span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you have ever been married before, then bring:</span></span><br />
<div style="margin-left: 1.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">o</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Proof that all earlier marriages ended (certified divorce decree, death certificate, etc.)</span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A
list of all the places you have worked for the last 5 years (Employer
name, address, and the dates you started and stopped working)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A list of all the places you have lived for the last 5 years, including date you moved in and date you moved out</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you have any questions, please feel free to email or call. Thank you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #df5e4c;"><span class="il">Anastasia</span> DelCarpio</span></b><span style="color: #df5e4c; font-size: 11pt;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #808582; font-size: 11pt;">Program Attorney</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #808582; font-size: 11pt;">Immigration Legal Services</span></b><span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11pt;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #808582; font-size: 11pt;">Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #808582; font-size: 11pt;">1600 Downing Street, Suite 600</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #808582; font-size: 11pt;">Denver, CO 80218</span></b><span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11pt;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #808582; font-size: 11pt;">303-389-2342 – office</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #808582; font-size: 11pt;">720-316-5621 – work cell</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #808582; font-size: 11pt;">Internal: ext. 5142</span></b></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><a href="mailto:anastasia.delcarpio@lfsrm.org" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #0563c1;"><span class="il">anastasia</span>.delcarpio@lfsrm.org</span></b></a></span></span></div>
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CRESL Home Tutorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18109116054333233544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811816545269296627.post-19458306366733067582020-04-09T09:04:00.003-07:002020-04-09T09:04:40.398-07:00Time to report MARCH 2020 tutoring participation time<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">
Good morning, my dear tutors!</div>
<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">
I hope you are all well, and in robust health, physically and mentally. Is everyone holding up OK?</div>
<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">
<br /></div>
<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">
I'm
still in St. Petersburg, Florida. My mom's health took a frightening
turn and went from bad to critical five days after I got here, but she
has been getting better every day. She was hospitalized for a total of
five weeks. She's home now, but still has a long way to go before she
can live independently. <i><b>Thank you</b></i> to everyone who so
kindly reached out to me to check on my mom and me over the last month.
You have no idea how much that meant.</div>
<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">
<br /></div>
<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">
Our
school, like all DPS schools, has staff working remotely indefinitely.
Yesterday was the final day of my FMLA leave, so I'm back at work but
I'll continue to do that from Florida for as long as I need to be here.
Please keep in mind that I'm in a different time zone (two hours later
than you) and I'm still caring for my mom, so be patient when trying to
reach me.</div>
<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">
<br /><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">
This
week, I'll work on pulling together some blog posts and looking for
helpful resources for current and future lesson ideas for you. I know
some of you are teaching remotely--hooray!</div>
<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">
<br /></div>
<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif;">
<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Here is the reporting link for March hours: <span style="background-color: yellow;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://forms.gle/gsifmfdBh5YMKEiW6&source=gmail&ust=1586525410948000&usg=AFQjCNEo_AWtfSzCqnry7a2Sv-8qvmxQ_w" href="https://forms.gle/gsifmfdBh5YMKEiW6" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/<wbr></wbr>gsifmfdBh5YMKEiW6</a></span></b></span></div>
<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif;">
<span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif;">
<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>I realize most of you won't have hours to report because of the COVID-19 social distancing and stay-at-home order. <i>That's OK</i>--just
make a note of that on the report! Also, a reminder that student
interaction time
includes: Face-to-face meeting, telephone, texting, Skype/Zoom/Google
Hangouts/Facetime, field trips, shopping or appointments together, etc.
If it involved you interacting with your student for English or life
skills, it counts.</b></span></div>
</div>
<div>
<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">
</div>
<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">
I
was planning to remind you all that we have an excellent discussion
board platform on Moodle, but, uh, I don't know my password. It's back
in Denver on my desk. If you still have the instructions in a previous
email, I believe you can still sign up and use the discussion boards.
The EGTC staff that manages the platform is kind of slammed right now as
all EGTC classes have gone online as of yesterday, so I'm planning to
leave them alone for the time being.</div>
<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">
<br /></div>
<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">
I will be blogging lesson ideas and other content over at <span style="background-color: yellow;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://cresltutors.blogspot.com&source=gmail&ust=1586525410948000&usg=AFQjCNG90JR3uiYtCestBFyszSJEMR_etw" href="http://cresltutors.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">cresltutors.blogspot.com</a></span>
in the coming weeks, so check in there from time to time to see what's
new. Also, if you recently wrote an essay about your tutoring experience
or you would like to share a lesson or reflection, send the content to
me and I'll post it there if it's appropriate.</div>
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That's all I have for this morning. You can reach me by email if need be. </div>
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Please take care of yourselves and those close to you. I think we're all learning how precious our connections are.<span style="color: #888888;"><br /></span></div>
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CRESL Home Tutorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18109116054333233544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811816545269296627.post-30842003691376831032020-03-17T07:01:00.001-07:002020-03-17T07:01:40.025-07:00Tutoring in viral times<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">
Greetings from Florida, once again.</div>
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I've received quite a few inquiries from tutors wondering how to proceed given all that's happening with COVID-19.</div>
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At
this time, the national goal is to "flatten the curve," which means
finding ways to prevent the spread of the virus or having more cases
come up. The latest research is showing that there are a lot of
asymptomatic people who are carrying and spreading the virus
unknowingly. Furthermore, it is now estimated that the incubation period
may be as long as a month in some people.</div>
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There
are a lot of unknowns in play as this is a "novel" virus--meaning no
one has experienced this strain before, so anyone can get it and no one has inherent immunity.</div>
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Given
all of that information, I recommend that you follow all of the
guidelines that Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Health and
Environment announced last week. In addition, keep in mind that your
student's children are home, and although you might be able to control
your own exposure and hand washing, you have no way to know what kind of
exposure is happening with your students.</div>
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Do
not feel guilty suspending tutoring! I'm
in a super-stressful situation right now, but a few days ago, someone
reminded me that "you don't need to set yourself on fire to keep
somebody else warm." Something that is very much a
known in this whole thing is that social distancing and self-isolating
are effective measures. If you wish to go ahead and continue seeing your
student, that is your prerogative (but maybe sit six feet apart!),
however, the scientists in charge of mapping out the best defense to
COVID-19 do not recommend that any of us spend time with other people at
this time, if possible.</div>
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Please
take care of yourselves, wash your hands, don't touch your face (OMG, I
touch my face so much--I never realized!), don't hoard all the toilet
paper, check in on friends and neighbors who are vulnerable, and maybe
use this time to plan lots of great lessons and language-learning
activities to use when you resume tutoring. Mostly, please take whatever
precautions you can so you stay as safe as possible.</div>
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I
hope we're all back to our normal routines sooner rather than later,
but beating the spread of this virus is going to take a massive
cooperative community effort. </div>
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Please take care, everyone!</div>
CRESL Home Tutorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18109116054333233544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811816545269296627.post-21539733137643158322020-03-08T18:42:00.002-07:002020-03-08T18:42:47.877-07:00February tutoring hours coming due!<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">
Greetings, in-home tutors!</div>
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You're
getting this message early this month because I will be away when the
month ends. In fact, I will be away starting tomorrow, February 26, and
returning on March 9. I will not be checking email or voicemail. Since
no one is cross-trained in my job, alas, your questions will need to
wait until I'm back in the office. Full disclosure, I will be here on
Monday, March 1 for something that's scheduled, but it's unlikely I'll
be available for more than about an hour that day.</div>
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So, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdv2kdVshUE03lyUF-mKUJHmUjhkD30Ro_Ahq1E5ss0jRi8qQ/viewform&source=gmail&ust=1583804429335000&usg=AFQjCNE_6o8Ixgggiyl-3gJwNVyUpnD9Pw" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdv2kdVshUE03lyUF-mKUJHmUjhkD30Ro_Ahq1E5ss0jRi8qQ/viewform" target="_blank"><b>click here to go to the link </b></a>to report your hours! </div>
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Or here: </div>
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<u><b>Know anyone who wants to be an in-home tutor?</b></u></div>
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The
next training for incoming tutors will be on Saturday, March 21. I have
a particular need for people who are willing to go to Thornton,
Northglenn, Commerce City, and Green Valley Ranch. If you know of any
good candidates, please have them visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.refugee-esl.org&source=gmail&ust=1583804429336000&usg=AFQjCNE1oRdvRubrzhjxQqOkB0EWfeLkaQ" href="http://www.refugee-esl.org/" target="_blank">www.refugee-esl.org</a> for information about the program and to download a volunteer application.</div>
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<u><b>I need a very special (female) volunteer</b></u></div>
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For
over a year now, I've had a woman on the waiting list for an in-home
tutor who presents a unique and challenging situation. I can't say much
here, but here is what I can tell you: She's a 50-year-old Arabic
speaker who lives in Aurora <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/maps/place/E%2BYale%2BAve%2B%2526%2BS%2BBuckley%2BRd,%2BAurora,%2BCO%2B80013/@39.6643005,-104.7883157,17z/data%3D!4m5!3m4!1s0x876c89c936ce3aef:0x3a5391ee9142c2b8!8m2!3d39.6675132!4d-104.7911588?hl%3Den%26authuser%3D0&source=gmail&ust=1583804429336000&usg=AFQjCNEOCwk4TPf_fWeVB2BTbRNRBqp-1w" href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/E+Yale+Ave+%26+S+Buckley+Rd,+Aurora,+CO+80013/@39.6643005,-104.7883157,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x876c89c936ce3aef:0x3a5391ee9142c2b8!8m2!3d39.6675132!4d-104.7911588?hl=en&authuser=0" target="_blank">near S. Buckley Rd. and E. Yale Ave</a>.
This student needs to meet somewhere outside of the home she shares.
She is open to having a volunteer drive her to or just meet her at a
nearby location such as Starbucks (close by on Hampden). The student has
experienced a tremendous amount of trauma that has affected her
physical and mental health, so anyone tutoring her would need to be
exceptionally compassionate, patient, and flexible. The woman does speak
some English. If you're interested in tutoring this student, please
email me to let me know. The tutor must be female.</div>
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<u><b>Public Charge Rule</b></u></div>
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You may have heard about the new Public Charge Rule enacted by the Trump administration. It's important to know that <i>the rule does not apply to refugees</i>.
In short, the rule says that an immigrant who accesses government
benefits such as SNAP (food stamps) or TANF will be ineligible to get a
green card or citizenship later. It appears that the goal is to limit
immigration to wealthier immigrants. On yesterday's AllThings
Considered, there was a good story that explained what the Public Charge
Rule is and is not. You can find that here: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.npr.org/2020/02/24/808995286/immigrants-react-as-public-charge-rule-goes-into-effect&source=gmail&ust=1583804429336000&usg=AFQjCNHFv5etvOmU_wvAIufk_TFayqNyag" href="https://www.npr.org/2020/02/24/808995286/immigrants-react-as-public-charge-rule-goes-into-effect" target="_blank">https://www.npr.org/2020/02/<wbr></wbr>24/808995286/immigrants-react-<wbr></wbr>as-public-charge-rule-goes-<wbr></wbr>into-effect</a></div>
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<u><b>News you might want to share</b></u></div>
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Mile High Youth Corp’s YouthBuild program is currently recruiting
for an April 13 start date. Interested candidates will have the opportunity
to pursue their high school equivalency diploma, training and
on-the-job learning in healthcare or construction,
career and post-secondary readiness activities, leadership development
and community service opportunities, and placement support and
follow-up—all while receiving a bi-weekly stipend. Please see attached
flyer.
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Candidates may call or text 303-437-0926 for more information or
<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/apply-now&source=gmail&ust=1583804429336000&usg=AFQjCNHjS5oAKCKKGNfoCthwWRtYv_Wmxg" href="http://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/apply-now" target="_blank">APPLY HERE</a>. </div>
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<u><b>Also for young people:</b></u></div>
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Denver Human Services has partnered with History
Colorado to provide 15 students (who receive SNAP/foodstamp benefits) the
opportunity to attend <i>Kapow! Superhero Spring Break Camp</i> at History
Colorado. Please see attached flyer for additional details.
Scholarships are available to families that participate in the SNAP
program <b>within Denver County</b>. The deadline to apply is this Friday, 2/28. Registration will be on a first come first
serve basis. Below is the link for the application,
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Here is the link to the Camp page: </div>
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<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.historycolorado.org/event/kapow-superhero-spring-break-camp/2020/03/30__;!!M87Ej6RJKlw!BX7eqsPXKgGRnuSs1zQmMUhLH8niH1uBYZv_-TZEAx9m6vbKXRiFCiTx4qb39Fvey5-nFhPo$&source=gmail&ust=1583804429336000&usg=AFQjCNHRif_Bhu9DbfQdAsdDUsEtDTq6yw" href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.historycolorado.org/event/kapow-superhero-spring-break-camp/2020/03/30__;!!M87Ej6RJKlw!BX7eqsPXKgGRnuSs1zQmMUhLH8niH1uBYZv_-TZEAx9m6vbKXRiFCiTx4qb39Fvey5-nFhPo$" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">https://www.historycolorado.<wbr></wbr>org/event/kapow-superhero-<wbr></wbr>spring-break-camp/2020/03/30</span></a> </div>
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This link will take you directly to the Reservation Form: </div>
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Please have your families use the Promo Code <b>DENGOV</b> when filling out the form. </div>
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If you have any questions or if families need assistance completing the form, please contact <a href="mailto:Victoria.aguilar@denvergov.org" target="_blank">Victoria.aguilar@denvergov.org</a></div>
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<u><b>Thank You America Award</b></u></div>
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The Office of International and Immigrant Affairs and the Aurora
Immigrant and Refugee Commission are excited to announce the Thank You
America Award.
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The award will recognize inspiring leaders, volunteers, business,
or elected officials who have demonstrated great support and have been
instrumental in the welcoming process of immigrants to the city of
Aurora. </div>
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Attached is the flyer and application. Deadline to nominate will be March 6th. </div>
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CRESL Home Tutorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18109116054333233544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811816545269296627.post-82779390042561402932020-02-06T10:01:00.001-08:002020-02-06T10:03:13.506-08:00January news wrap-up<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">
Hello, in-home tutors!</div>
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First,</div>
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If
you have concluded your participation in the in-home tutoring program
and you no longer wish to be on this distribution list, please send me
an email reminding me to remove you from the list. I'm always behind on
clerical tasks, but I think I can get the email list cleaned up in the
next week or so.</div>
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Second,
if you haven't done so already, please don't forget to report your
tutoring time for January. I need this information by tomorrow (Friday)
at the latest. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetsOoAsZ6gk-bGYLiRXk_p1NEch-kQNGfa_oxVXXVuYxwBMQ/viewform&source=gmail&ust=1581096128296000&usg=AFQjCNEdu1m4Ejo3Px7Xn4VLRtum9WD55g" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetsOoAsZ6gk-bGYLiRXk_p1NEch-kQNGfa_oxVXXVuYxwBMQ/viewform" target="_blank"><b>Click here to go to the reporting survey</b></a>. Also, a reminder that if you don't see my monthly email in your inbox, you should check at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://cresltutors.blogspot.com&source=gmail&ust=1581096128296000&usg=AFQjCNGaef20jUHLMj6UTi3Fw53lVoIRXg" href="http://cresltutors.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b>cresltutors.blogspot.com</b></a> for the information as I cross-post it there for all of the people who never get my emails.</div>
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Now, onto all of the news I couldn't post when I emailed you earlier this week:</div>
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<u><b>The Literacy Coalition of Colorado</b></u>
is hosting their annual workshop for volunteers, tutors, and anyone
teaching adults on Saturday, February 22. These half-day workshops are
worthwhile and informative. The cost is $15. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://lccfeb2020.eventzilla.net/web/event?eventid%3D2138778074&source=gmail&ust=1581096128297000&usg=AFQjCNGJt7IOJNc6euUjT__KtYVcMxzzzg" href="https://lccfeb2020.eventzilla.net/web/event?eventid=2138778074" target="_blank">Click here for more information and to register</a>.
When you get to the page, scroll down for session information. Note
that one of your fellow in-home tutors, Philip Greenberg, is a
presenter, as well as one of my Emily Griffith Adult Education
colleagues, Ann Leonard.</div>
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<u><b>TESOL</b></u></div>
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If
you're up for more of a deep-dive into all things teaching English, the
annual International TESOL conference is coming up and this year,
Denver is the host city. The event starts on Tuesday, March 30 and
continues for four days at the Colorado Convention Center. It's a bit
pricey, but I've always referred to it as the "All you can learn
buffet." More information on that is here: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.tesol.org/convention-2020&source=gmail&ust=1581096128297000&usg=AFQjCNFa4_OhpJFC8ZaVT8IgPdxRAc2cYw" href="https://www.tesol.org/convention-2020" target="_blank">https://www.tesol.org/<wbr></wbr>convention-2020</a> </div>
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I find this conference to be so valuable that I am giving up my spring break to attend this conference!</div>
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<u><b>Income tax time is upon us</b></u></div>
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As
you may be aware, navigating the income tax system in the U.S. is
complicated. As a result, immigrants and refugees are exceptionally
vulnerable to all sorts of tax-time scams. Even if a family had no
significant income in 2019, it is worthwhile for them to file a return.
You can help your student by sharing this information: </div>
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Get Ahead Colorado<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> offers free and safe tax preparation for families making $56,000 or less. These families can save an average of $200 in tax prep fees, may qualify for
the Earned Income Tax Credit—a cash-back credit worth up to $6,500</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">—</span>and will get high quality assistance safe from fraud.</span>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Denver's resettlement agencies--ACC, LFS, and IRC--are partnering with Get Ahead Colorado this year to provide free tax preparation especially for our refugee and immigrant community members. They are operating two sites:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>Mango House</b> - East Colfax Youth Center,
10180 E Colfax Ave, Aurora
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Saturdays 1/25 - 3/7 from 9 am - 1pm</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><b>International Rescue Committee</b>, 405 Urban St., Lakewood</span>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">By appointment only (call 720-328-6655 or email
<a href="mailto:RefugeeTax@gmail.com" target="_blank">RefugeeTax@gmail.com</a>)</span></li>
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Also, more sites are here: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://getaheadcolorado.org/get-my-refund/%23map&source=gmail&ust=1581096128297000&usg=AFQjCNH0fMoY9Zip_5eU4lqpksI28ZHFZA" href="https://getaheadcolorado.org/get-my-refund/#map" target="_blank">https://getaheadcolorado.org/<wbr></wbr>get-my-refund/#map</a></div>
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Another trusted, tried-and-true local option is VITA: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.coloradovita.org&source=gmail&ust=1581096128297000&usg=AFQjCNGxzphGLSVdDpApUAbXdQ5U15IjOA" href="https://www.coloradovita.org/" target="_blank">https://www.coloradovita.org</a></div>
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offers summer
internships to students interested in science. It is an incredible
program offering life changing possibilities to the students who are
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<u><b>Book recommendations?</b></u></div>
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When
you attended training, you received a bibliography specific to refugee
and immigrant related topics. If you have since read a book that you
think would be a good addition to that list, please share it with me.
I'm interested in expanding the bibliography as I haven't added any new
books to the list in at least a year.</div>
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Don't
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this month. I will be traveling the last three days of February and
likely won't be able to send my message with the reporting link until
Monday, March 2.</div>
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</span>CRESL Home Tutorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18109116054333233544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811816545269296627.post-43840882838530406792020-02-03T07:49:00.005-08:002020-02-03T07:49:57.014-08:00Your January tutoring time report is dueGreetings, in-home tutors.<br />
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February is upon us and so it is time for you to let me know what your January tutoring time was.<br />
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Here is the link to report: https://forms.gle/CvvTsiZaie6vc6ob6<br />
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Your regular monthly news will be posted in a few days.CRESL Home Tutorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18109116054333233544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811816545269296627.post-36879047671548942732020-01-02T06:12:00.001-08:002020-01-02T06:12:38.414-08:00December tutoring time is now due<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">
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Hello, everyone, and happy New Year!</div>
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I hope your holidays have been merry, bright, fun, and filled with love. My 2020 wish is more peace, more fulfillment, and an abundance of kindness for everyone.</div>
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I'm still on winter break, so this message will be short as I resolved to not work during my break, for once. Other than sending out this message, I've mostly succeeded. I will be back in the office on Monday, January 5--and I'm not checking email a minute before then!</div>
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If you have concluded your tutoring and you already let me know that, please disregard this message. I'll clean up my distribution list soon, I promise.</div>
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Here is the link to report your December in-home tutoring time. https://forms.gle/Hh8awKdmzVahAphf9</div>
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CRESL Home Tutorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18109116054333233544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811816545269296627.post-45583279867296202762019-12-02T11:34:00.000-08:002019-12-02T11:37:10.773-08:00<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">
Greetings, Team In-home Tutoring!</div>
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It's time to report your tutoring activity for November. </div>
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<a href="https://forms.gle/cKNKLn7m6XHGyomH9"><span style="background-color: yellow;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Click here to go to the reporting link.</b></span></span></a> As always, the unmasked link will be at the end of this message.</div>
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The holidays are upon us! Don't worry if you have to miss some tutoring sessions because you're traveling or spending time with family. It's fine. Just make sure your student knows what's going on.</div>
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I often get asked if it's OK to give holiday gifts to your student and family if they don't celebrate Christmas. Yes, it's OK. what I used to tell my students that it was part of <i><b>my </b></i>culture to share and give gifts for Christmas. Recipients don't have to observe Christmas to be included in that part of our cultural traditions.</div>
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The resettlement agencies usually host gift giveaways for their refugee clients, and those are by invitation.</div>
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<u><b>New Year celebrations</b></u></div>
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Just like with Fourth of July, it's a good idea to remind your students that some people like to set off fireworks and firecrackers to celebrate the New Year holiday. The sounds can be upsetting to people who have lived in a war zone, but if they know to expect it, then that mitigates some of the anxiety.</div>
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Make sure your students know how to find out if their children's schools are closed for bad weather. It's also a good idea to go over the finer points of dressing for the weather. Afghans are fine--they come from a climate and geography that is almost identical to Colorado's, but folks from other places, especially Africa, might not yet have an appreciation for how easy it is to get frostbite. It's also worth talking about how to correctly walk in slippery conditions (<a href="https://www.today.com/health/stay-safe-ice-walk-penguin-2D12108872">look to penguins</a> for a good example!). There are lots of great YouTube videos on this topic, and lovely public radio story, <a href="https://www.pri.org/stories/2014-12-03/how-walk-ice-and-other-essential-winter-survival-tips-newcomers-america"><b>here</b></a>.</div>
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In case you missed it earlier, we have an online discussion forum/community. Well, that was the intent when it got set up, but so far, I think there are only five members (including me). This is a wonderful resource and a way for all of you to connect with each other. Here is a refresher of the information I sent out last month:</div>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif;">Our online discussion <span class="gmail-il">forum</span> is open for conversations. You will need to log in whenever you want to post to a discussion or just read what everyone else is talking about. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif;">Your initial password is 07/04/2019, including the forward slashes. <br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">A Helpful Hint: I figured this out by accident. Once you open a topic, look at the area above the Social forum heading. you'll see a string showing where you are. Click on "social forum" in that location string, and all of the topics will show up on the screen. It's much easier to navigate this way.</span></span><div>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif;"></span><i><b><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif;">Please introduce yourself in the introductions topic area of the <span class="gmail-il">forum</span>!</span></b></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif;">Note that you can "subscribe" to a topic, which means you will get an email every time someone posts in that discussion. That can get annoying. I believe there's a digest function that lets you get periodic updates, or you can not subscribe at all, skip the notifications, and just log in whenever it occurs to you to see if anyone has posted. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif;">Our <span class="gmail-il">forums</span> are closed format, meaning that they can't be seen or previewed by anyone outside of our group. They won't even come up in a Google search.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif;">Stay warm, drive safely, and enjoy the holiday season!</span></div>
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Hello, everyone!</div>
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I hope this week's wintry weather isn't disrupting your life too much and you are successfully staying safe and warm.</div>
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It's almost time to report your in-home tutoring time for October. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqiykoJdkQcnie3Ux_xWx6mX9lvP6AP9gg4C2ixPntFrlmKQ/viewform&source=gmail&ust=1572970397624000&usg=AFQjCNHVwLzXsOZmBP34bt-u-KS_EYfGHg" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqiykoJdkQcnie3Ux_xWx6mX9lvP6AP9gg4C2ixPntFrlmKQ/viewform" target="_blank"><b>Click here to go to the survey link</b></a>.</div>
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I
know it can be easy to skip reporting, but it's important that you
follow through with this monthly task. When I completed my year-end
progress report for the state recently, we almost didn't meet our
progress goal. It wasn't because students weren't learning; it was
because I was missing a lot of data from tutors who didn't report their
activity each month. I guess a practical way to look at it is
data=dollars in the nonprofit world.</div>
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Did
you know that in Colorado, each hour of volunteer time is valued as an
in-kind donation of $28.02? That adds up and is often considered as a
metric in figuring out the money that ends up in our grants. We are
grateful for every hour you contribute to the in-home tutoring program!</div>
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In other news:</div>
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<u><b>Citizenship workshop this weekend</b></u></div>
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Asian Pacific Development Center is hosting a free <span>citizenship</span> workshop this Saturday, November 2<sup>nd</sup> from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Participants will get help with the <span>citizenship</span>
application (N-400 form) and fee waiver (I-912),
which will be reviewed by a team of immigration attorneys. See the
attachment for the information and documents needed to participate. If
you have any questions,
please reach out to APDC <span>Citizenship</span> Coordinator, Alex Bisges at
<a href="mailto:alexandreabisges@apdc.org" target="_blank">alexandreabisges@apdc.org</a> or 303.617.2567. </div>
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<u><b>Movie night</b></u></div>
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<span style="background-color: yellow;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">This
event has been postponed, but will be rescheduled. Contact the
organizer if you want to go and need the new date information!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Join the University of Denver for their 2nd Annual Noble Movie Night! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">"Noble" is based on the true and extraordinary story of Christina Noble, a children's rights champion,
charity worker and writer, who founded the Christina Noble Children's Foundation. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-size: 15px;" />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">In theme with the film, a Việtnamese dinner will be provided.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-size: 15px;" />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">There will be beautiful artwork created by children at one of many Christina Noble Children's Center for bid at the silent
auction along with TONS of other incredible items.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; display: inline; font-size: 15px;"></span>
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The flyer is attached. Tickets and more information can be found below:</div>
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<u><b>Housing help needed</b></u></div>
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This comes from our colleagues at Lutheran Family Services. If you're in a position to help, please contact Mary.</div>
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I’m working with a husband & wife refugee
couple from Sri Lanka who are past their 5 years in the US. They’re in
need of housing until November 16<sup>th</sup> when they have a new lease starting. Does anyone have a connection to a basement
or a place where they could stay for 2.5 weeks? </div>
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Please let me know if you have suggestions! </div>
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Gratefully, </div>
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<b><span style="color: #e05f4c; font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif;">Mary Feeney Francis, MA</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #767171; font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif;">Volunteer & Community Engagement Coordinator</span></div>
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<span style="color: #767171; font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif;">Refugee & Asylee Programs, Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains</span></div>
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<span style="color: #767171; font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif;">1600 Downing Street #600, Denver, CO 80218</span></div>
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<span style="color: #767171; font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif;">Direct: (303) 225-0199</span></div>
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<u><b>Another volunteer opportunity</b></u></div>
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As
many of you know, I oversee a side project, A Little Something Denver
Refugee Crafts Collective. If you're not familiar with us, please visit
our website,
<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.refugeecrafts.org&source=gmail&ust=1572970397625000&usg=AFQjCNG5MvdwA7DF9eHG0-Q9jPu4nOrBPQ" href="http://www.refugeecrafts.org/" target="_blank">www.refugeecrafts.org</a> or our Instagram, @alittlesomethingdenver . <i>Note the contact email at the end of this section--it's <b>not </b>my work email!</i><br />
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The
time from September to Christmas is crunch time for us, but we are
stuck this year. We know you're busy. We get it. We are, too. So are
most of our
volunteers, apparently. We really need some help, though. Our very busy
event
season is upon us, but we have almost no volunteers available to help us
out. If we don't have anyone to help at an event,
we'll have to cancel our participation. We don't want to do that
because this is the time of year that our refugee artists bring in
90-percent of their income from the items they create at A Little
Something. If we can't sell, these women can't get paid.
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If you're outgoing, friendly, and able to share information about
our organization, you would be a great fit for what we need. If you
can't help out, please consider sharing this information with your
networks.
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For almost every event listed here, we also need help with setting up the disp<span>lay
(usually the day/evening before) and packing up at the end of the
event.
If you can help for a half-day, a few hours, a full day, one event, several times...we'll take it!
<b><i>We especially need help with the sale in
Evergreen. It's our biggest event of the year, but so far, we have no
one willing to take this one on or to get our items home from Evergreen.</i></b></span><br />
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<b>What you would do:</b><br />
Volunteers greet customers, share our mission and product knowledge, and
complete sales transactions at various craft and fair trade events
around Denver metro. We are looking for volunteers who are able to
volunteer for an entire day or just a shift at these
events.</div>
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<b>Duties may include:</b><br />
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<li>Transporting, setting up or breaking down the sales display </li>
<li>Keeping the sales display stocked and attractively arranged</li>
<li>Handling cash/check/card sales</li>
<li>Sharing our story with customers.</li>
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Volunteers often work in teams at events.<br />
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Volunteers are passionate about our mission to empower Denver's refugee
women through this local income generation craft project and share this
knowledge of refugees and refugee participants' stories with customers.
The service of our volunteers enables A Little
Something to further its work to make a meaningful difference in the
lives of Denver's refugee artisans.<br />
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If you can help us out or if you have questions, please send an email to <b><a href="mailto:refugeecrafts@gmail.com" target="_blank">refugeecrafts@gmail.com</a></b>. The event list is below.<br />
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<b>Global Gift Fair 2019</b><br />
Saturday, 11/2, & Sunday, 11/3<br />
9am-2pm each day<br />
Atonement Lutheran Church <br />
6281 W. Yale, Lakewood, 80227<br />
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<b>Evergreen Alternative Gift Fair 2019</b><br />
Saturday & Sunday 11/9 & 11/10<br />
Sat 9am-4pm Sun 9am-3pm <br />
Evergreen Lutheran Church<br />
5980 Highway 73, Evergreen 80439<br />
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<b>Holiday Sale 2019</b><br />
Tuesday 11/12<br />
4-7:30 pm<br />
Bear Valley Church<br />
10001 W Jewell Ave, Lakewood, 80232<br />
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<b>World Gift Mart 2019</b><br />
Saturday 11/23 & Sunday 11/24<br />
Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 9am-2pm<br />
First Universalist Church of Denver<br />
4101 E Hampden Ave, Denver, 80222<br />
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<b>Alternative Gift Fair 2019</b><br />
Sunday 12/1<br />
8 a.m.-12p.m.<br />
Glory of God Lutheran Church,<br />
12200 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033<br />
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<b>Montview Mission & Fair Trade Christmas Market 2019</b><br />
Saturday 12/7 9am-3pm<br />
Sunday 12/8 8am-12:30pm<br />
Montview Presbyterian Church <br />
1980 Dahlia St., Denver, 80220<br />
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<b>Alternative Gift Market</b><br />
Sunday, 12/8<br />
8am-12pm. <br />
Arvada United Methodist Church<br />
6750 Carr St, Arvada 80004</div>
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CRESL Home Tutorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18109116054333233544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811816545269296627.post-58183452477235220932019-09-30T15:35:00.000-07:002019-09-30T15:35:23.763-07:00Time to report September tutoring time--plus lots of news!<div class="gmail_default">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">And just like that...September is over!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I
had kind of a rough month. I hope yours was better. I'm sorry I wasn't
able to be at the in-service training on Saturday. I heard it went well,
my stand-in moderator, Meg Allen, did a great job, and the
presentations from tutors and key presenter Chris Kilmer were
interesting and helpful. I was there in spirit (if you went, you
probably know I was texting Meg throughout). It's hard for me to hand
off an event like that, especially so unexpectedly. If you have
suggestions for future in-service training topics, please send them my
way!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Anyway, with September drawing to a close, it's time to report your tutoring hours. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-V8GSf1dkXczAUUeSRx_QLPCH2q02bgjl0d1Hy2H9QTArjg/viewform&source=gmail&ust=1569967373699000&usg=AFQjCNHGDL0FLKa58NJIUh1mMBJ_BA8kHQ" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-V8GSf1dkXczAUUeSRx_QLPCH2q02bgjl0d1Hy2H9QTArjg/viewform" target="_blank"><b>Click here to go to the reporting link</b></a>. As a reminder, you might want to bookmark <b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cresltutors.blogspot.com&source=gmail&ust=1569967373699000&usg=AFQjCNEQwFn1jM4ej_X4FsC9pFgsq751Zg" href="http://www.cresltutors.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">www.cresltutors.blogspot.com</a></b>
in your internet browser. I cross-post this monthly email there because
so many people never receive the group email I send out (so
frustrating). That being said, if you forget to report your hours and
it's past the 10th of the month, just wait and add those hours to the
following month. Each month's reporting link is unique to that month, so
if you report after the fact, I won't see your data. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: yellow;">I
need your hours reported ASAP this month because we have a very early
reporting deadline for the state and a trimester report due by the end
of the week! Work with me!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><u><b>Help on the Ranch</b></u></span></span></span><div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I
have four students in Green Valley Ranch waiting for tutors. One of
them is a young man in his 20s. I've found it to be incredibly
challenging to find tutors in this area or willing to go there.
If you would like to consider taking on a student in this area, please let me know. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><u><b>Get ready to connect!</b></u></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">For
years, in-home tutors have asked me if there's a way to connect with
each other online to share ideas, ask questions, and support one
another's teaching. We tried a listserv, we tried Facebook, we tried a
closed Facebook group, all without much success. That's about to change.
Coming very soon, we're going to have an online discussion board, also
called online forums. You may have participated in one of these online
communities. There are many on just about any topic you can think of.
I've been part of quite a few online communities for a wide variety of
interests and needs, including bicycling, dieting, heart health, home
renovation, jewelry making, gardening, and travel, among others.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Our
forum will be closed and private, which means it will only be visible
to those who have login credentials. The platform we'll be using is part
of the online education program used by Emily Griffith Technical
College, so security and access-protection are top-notch.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">When
the online community forum is rolled out, you'll get an email with
instructions on how to log in and access the conversations. All current
in-home tutors will be enrolled by default, but you have no obligation
to ever log in or use this service. More information will be coming in
the next couple of weeks. </span></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3ENYJDSg_tWCVQCuOaByngxvIio04x3kZpyb2S3R7glhI7jgCJM4kTZkWxtzcebU6QAS76Q5stZbrI2_0xTrwV7qw4WpFujvyd3gMbi8N0ty1TLkz8iC8GIQ8XwwP06zLRwM5M5-mRehg/s1600/new-cotesol.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="136" data-original-width="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3ENYJDSg_tWCVQCuOaByngxvIio04x3kZpyb2S3R7glhI7jgCJM4kTZkWxtzcebU6QAS76Q5stZbrI2_0xTrwV7qw4WpFujvyd3gMbi8N0ty1TLkz8iC8GIQ8XwwP06zLRwM5M5-mRehg/s1600/new-cotesol.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">COTESL
is the annual Colorado conference for anyone involved English-language
teaching. This event offers a buffet of learning opportunities, and
there's something for everyone, even volunteer tutors. Most ELA
professionals in the Denver area attend this event. You can go for a
half-day, one day, or both days. This year's conference will be on
November 8-9, and you can find more information <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://myemail.constantcontact.com/2019-CoTESOL-Fall-Convention----Early-Bird--Registration-Now-Open-.html?soid%3D1102741299909%26aid%3D4hKLvGE2pOo&source=gmail&ust=1569967373699000&usg=AFQjCNFtOLxKn71R3N8uRhheljcm7wVTFg" href="https://myemail.constantcontact.com/2019-CoTESOL-Fall-Convention----Early-Bird--Registration-Now-Open-.html?soid=1102741299909&aid=4hKLvGE2pOo" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>. The earlybird registration rates are in effect until October 13, and an "associate" rate is available for nonprofessionals.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><u><b>2019-202 Presidential Determination on Refugee Arrivals</b></u></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Last
week, the White House released the annual determination for new refugee
arrivals. The news is not good. The Trump administration has lowered
the arrivals ceiling to 18,000 for the coming fiscal year. This is an
historic low since the program's inception in 1980. At the end of the
Obama administration, the ceiling was set at 80,000 refugee arrivals,
and the US rarely hits the limit as it is. Resettlement agencies receive
much of their federal funding based on the number of refugee arrivals,
so the situation looks quite grim for the survival of the program. You
can read the reaction statement by Colorado Governor Jared Polis here:
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The <b>Rocky Mountain Welcome Center</b> is launching its second year of <b>
Kindergarten Preparation Classes</b> and is seeking new enrollees.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Anyone who speaks English as a second language is welcome to
attend. Activities are for parents and their children ages 3-5. Classes
are Monday and Wednesday mornings, 9-11AM, and are held at <span style="color: #363636; text-align: center;"><b>The</b></span><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #363636;"><b> Rocky
Mountain Welcome Center</b><span> located at </span><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/maps/place/10700%2BE%2BEvans%2BAve,%2BAurora,%2BCO%2B80014/@39.6780402,-104.8653686,17z/data%3D!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x876c7d5eb242c38f:0x405bae31be0d12f4!8m2!3d39.6780361!4d-104.8631799&source=gmail&ust=1569967373699000&usg=AFQjCNGFTaX0lfA4fnNYfM7lW0tY2xpAbA" href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/10700+E+Evans+Ave,+Aurora,+CO+80014/@39.6780402,-104.8653686,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x876c7d5eb242c38f:0x405bae31be0d12f4!8m2!3d39.6780361!4d-104.8631799" target="_blank">10700
E. Evans Ave, </a></b></span></span><span style="color: #363636; text-align: center;"><b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/maps/place/10700%2BE%2BEvans%2BAve,%2BAurora,%2BCO%2B80014/@39.6780402,-104.8653686,17z/data%3D!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x876c7d5eb242c38f:0x405bae31be0d12f4!8m2!3d39.6780361!4d-104.8631799&source=gmail&ust=1569967373699000&usg=AFQjCNGFTaX0lfA4fnNYfM7lW0tY2xpAbA" href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/10700+E+Evans+Ave,+Aurora,+CO+80014/@39.6780402,-104.8653686,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x876c7d5eb242c38f:0x405bae31be0d12f4!8m2!3d39.6780361!4d-104.8631799" target="_blank">Aurora,
Co 80014</a></b></span><span style="text-align: center;"> (near Havana and Iliff-- RTD routes 105 and 21).</span></span></span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Registration can be done from the website or in person. Please reach out to the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/e1019a_6c052fb4382b4702b04a209ea8500e5c.pdf&source=gmail&ust=1569967373699000&usg=AFQjCNEUeU4Q5WFo2kHjNO-VQiEHnRXMEA" href="https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/e1019a_6c052fb4382b4702b04a209ea8500e5c.pdf" target="_blank">Rocky Mountain Welcome Center</a> for more information.
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Volunteer Philip Greenberg shared this information for all of you:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The
kids of many of the refugee families I’ve known hit below average in
their literacy scores. One cause might be that these families do not
speak English at home. While the
kids are bilingual, and that’s great, they often have below average
English language comprehension. A solution may lie in the Children’s
Literacy Center. Although based in Colorado Springs, the center has two locations in metro Denver:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.childrensliteracycenter.org/&source=gmail&ust=1569967373699000&usg=AFQjCNFedtZz7mYSWDzak4XUjdUcFdz5zQ" href="https://www.childrensliteracycenter.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">https://www.<wbr></wbr>childrensliteracycenter.org/</span></a></span></span></div>
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some ESL tutors can spend 2 hours a week for 3 months working with
young kids who need a little extra help with reading and understanding. Information to enroll students is on the website.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Halloween
can be extra-spooky if you have no context for it and no idea of what's
going on. I always suggest that you do a Halloween lesson with your
student sooner rather than later, as decorations start going up earlier
and earlier every year. From skeletons to witches to zombies, what looks
like harmless fun to someone who is familiar with Halloween can look
ghoulish and frightening to someone who has never been part of the
celebration. Trick-or-treat definitely needs to be explained!</span></span></div>
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are some simple ESL Halloween resources here:
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keyword Google search on ESL Halloween and you'll find worksheets,
vocabulary lists, games, and activities galore.</span></span></div>
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reached the time of year when Denver's weather becomes highly
changeable and unpredictable. If your student hails from a mild climate,
please take some time to talk about the weather and cold-weather
preparedness! Colorado Winter Weather Preparedness Week is October
13-19. You can read more about winter weather preparedness on Denver's
website. The article linked here focuses on blizzards, but at the bottom
there are more general tips and advice.
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is also a great time to talk about how to use a thermostat. Believe it
or not, most of our students don't really understand how to set the
thermostat in their homes. If they receive LEAP energy assistance, they
likely don't see the correlation between a thermostat set at 82 degrees
and a utility bill. According to the US Department of Energy, the best
thermostat setting in winter is 68 degrees during the day, and lower at
night during sleep hours. Here's a helpful, easy-to-understand video
with more about that: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://youtu.be/lL4U3EY1VmQ&source=gmail&ust=1569967373699000&usg=AFQjCNG8RkdqiW5iECdGHwVcN9AGUs8ZPg" href="https://youtu.be/lL4U3EY1VmQ" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lL4U3EY1VmQ</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cold,
flu, and apparently norovirus season is upon us. The CDC and various
state health departments have lots of educational materials about how to
avoid getting sick. "Cover your cough" posters are available in many
translated languages including Arabic, Farsi, French, Karen, Burmese,
Spanish, Kirundi, and Somali. General wellness tips and links for the
posters are at the bottom of <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/actions-prevent-flu.htm?CDC_AA_refVal%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.cdc.gov%252Fflu%252Fprotect%252Fhabits%252Findex.htm&source=gmail&ust=1569967373699000&usg=AFQjCNExjMlnmNCFHgCUnQj-BTr3eKjRFg" href="https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/actions-prevent-flu.htm?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fflu%2Fprotect%2Fhabits%2Findex.htm" target="_blank">this CDC page</a>.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background-color: yellow;">This training session is for current volunteers in the Colorado Refugee ESL in-home tutoring program. We regret that we cannot accommodate attendees from outside of the organization. </span></b></span></div>
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Greetings, tutors!</div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/4/blogger.g?blogID=1811816545269296627" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>Based on feedback from you, the topic of our next inservice training for current in-home tutors will be: <i><b>Assessment</b></i>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.</b></span></div>
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presentation will help tutors understand the different types of
assessment used in adult education and with language learners. How do
you know if your student is making progress? What is the difference
between summative and formative assessment and how to do you apply them
within your teaching? What kinds of tests tell you what it is you're
trying to measure? Learn the answers to these questions while gaining
insights into how to gauge your student's progress. A variety of
assessment methods will be discussed and demonstrated.</div>
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Chris
Kilmer is an instructor and instructor support specialist in the
English Language Acquisition (ELS) program at Emily Griffith Technical
College. Chris is the former materials specialist in the EGTC ELA
department and he has extensive experience with language-learner
assessment. Chris grew up in Aurora and went on to graduate from
Stanford University. After spending five years setting up and running
English teacher training programs in Brazil and Chile with Bridge
Linguatec, Chris returned to Colorado and has been teaching English to adults of
all stripes and objectives, from Somali literacy students to Germans
trying to get into graduate school and everything in between. He especially likes
the contact with other cultures and the opportunity to help some amazing
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Being an in-home tutor can feel like a solitary experience sometimes, so
this casual activity is an opportunity for you to meet other in-home
tutors and talk about your students, your experience, and whatever else
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Following the meet-and-greet, it's <i>your </i>time
to talk about your favorite teaching tips and tricks. We'll spend one
hour hearing from all of you about what resources, activities, and
strategies you've found to be most successful in working with your
student. This peer-to-peer sharing has become an invaluable part of our
inservice sessions, so please come prepared to talk about--and even
demonstrate--the ways you've been helping your student learn. Our
classroom has internet access, a computer, and that nifty Promethean
board, and you're welcome to make copies of handouts to share.</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Greetings, everyone! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Is August really almost over? Where did my summer go? I think I forgot to have fun. I hope you were more successful at that than I was.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Just a quick reminder that at the end of this week, it will be time to report your in-home tutoring time and activities for August. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The unmasked link will be at the end of this message. Also, these monthly emails are cross-posted and therefore archived at <a href="http://www.cresltutors.blogspot.com/">www.cresltutors.blogspot.com</a>. You might want to bookmark that site if you're among the 30 or so people who never receive my monthly reminder email with the reporting link.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">My in-laws are visiting from the East Coast, so I've been out of the office and will return on September 3. If you've been unable to reach me, that's why.</span></div>
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<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">The naturalization process has several components, starting with the N400 application. The citizenship interview includes questions specific to the answers that the applicant provided on the form. <i>This form should be completed by an immigration lawyer or a trained professional.</i> Several local organizations provide support for this, including <a href="http://coloradoimmigrant.org/our-work/citizenship/">Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition</a>, <a href="http://www.caoden.org/s/CAO-Citizenship-Class-2019-4.pdf">Colorado African Organization</a>, <a href="https://www.apdc.org/">Asia Pacific Development Center</a>, the <a href="https://www.denverlibrary.org/services-immigrants">Denver Public Library</a>, and <a href="https://www.lfsrm.org/locations/">Lutheran Family Services</a>. </span></div>
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<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">For those students seeking to take a citizenship class, options abound in the Denver area. Most classes cost about $40, but some are free, including those offered by the Denver Public Library. Check the links above for more information. Classes are also offered at <a href="https://class.ccaurora.edu/MyCCA/Files/cesl_fall_2019_flyer_-_english.pdf">Community College of Aurora</a> and <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&ved=2ahUKEwj13NaCsZnkAhXJ6Z4KHV1uCRUQFjACegQIBBAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.denvergov.org%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fdenvergov%2FPortals%2F643%2Fdocuments%2FFixed%2520documents%2FCitizenship%2520Clinics%25202017.pdf&usg=AOvVaw36FwkXpGruo06h9SfPxVPq">several other locations</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Please don't forget that I'm collecting your stories to feature on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/Colorado-Refugee-ESL-Volunteers-116894935016615/posts/?ref=page_internal">Facebook page</a>. What I need is a photo of you and your student, along with a short story about your personal experience and what makes the program worthwhile for you. You can read two examples <a href="https://www.facebook.com/116894935016615/photos/a.122759264430182/2111480542224701/?type=3&theater">here </a>and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/116894935016615/photos/a.122759264430182/2282439285128825/?type=3&theater">here</a> (If you don't use Facebook, you'll see a series of pop-ups on-screen asking you to log in or sign up. Ignore those and just click on the "No thanks" option).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Several folks have asked why we don't have an Instagram for this program. Well, most of our students don't want to be featured that way. If you enjoy Instagram, here are some accounts you might find interesting: </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.instagram.com/alittlesomethingdenver/">www.instagram.com/alittlesomethingdenver/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.instagram.com/lfsrockymountains">www.instagram.com/lfsrockymountains</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.instagram.com/theirc">www.instagram.com/theirc</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.instagram.com/refugees">www.instagram.com/refugees</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.instagram.com/projectworthmore">www.instagram.com/projectworthmore</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.instagram.com/africancommunitycenter">www.instagram.com/africancommunitycenter</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.instagram.com/unwomen">www.instagram.com/unwomen</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I'm trying to put together an inservice training and tutor meet-and-greet for the morning of September 28. The tentative topics are reading/writing strategies and assessment. If I'm able to get my colleagues to agree to present, we'll do this. Otherwise, the session will be shorter and will include a meet-and-greet with tutors then sharing out some of their favorite or most successful teaching ideas. More on this later!</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Denver Botanic Gardens (York St.) <b>September 3</b></span>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Denver Art Museum <b>September 7</b></span>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Denver Museum of Nature and Science <b>September 29</b></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Project Worthmore is hosting its annual Our Neighbors, Ourselves art show event on September 13 at the Hangar at Stanley in Aurora. This is a juried art gallery featuring dozens of visual artists, a silent auction, live music from Tom Hagerman of DeVotchKa and his band, Grande Orquesta Navarre, plus DJ sets by Jonny DeStefano & Christy Thacker. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">If you are a visual artist or photographer who creates on themes related to refugees or the concepts of home, identity, loss, community, connection, or similar, you can submit/donate your work (it must be for sale) up until the end of August. More details on this event can be found here: <a href="https://projectworthmore.org/events/ourneighbors">https://projectworthmore.org/events/ourneighbors</a></span></div>
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Happy Colorado Day, everyone! Our beautiful state has its 143rd birthday today. I hope you get to <a href="https://gazette.com/life/adventures-you-can-take-to-celebrate-colorado-day/article_93fc8db8-b3cb-11e9-bbbd-0fe2fd15e2ed.html">do something fun and state-specific</a> to mark the occasion. If you're downtown or headed that way, History Colorado is having a block party today!</div>
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As the calendar page has turned and it's now August, it's time to report your tutoring time and activity for JULY. <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxKw23ZjdHmtY7MuwdpXwQq5TaiHKRdvFdhBk5h3pg33u5eg/viewform"><span style="background-color: yellow;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Click here to go to the reporting survey.</span></b></span></a></div>
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If ever you want to refer back to one of these monthly updates but you can't find it in your email, bookmark this site: http://cresltutors.blogspot.com/</div>
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I had a program review meeting with the people from the state refugee office last week. Overall, they're quite impressed with the work all of you are doing. They really didn't understand how complex this program is--and how thorough we are in trying to support the in-home students. The state folks were especially impressed with how detailed your monthly reporting is and the level of investment we all make in each individual in-home student. Thanks for being such superstars! Your efforts really shone brightly when they were explained to our funder. Kudos!</div>
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I'm deep in the throes of a recurrence of shingles. Please be patient as the best treatment for this is <i>rest </i>so my attendance at work is expected to be spotty for a couple of weeks. I have a good supply of L-lysine on medication on hand, but resting the body and nervous system are what I was primarily prescribed. And in case you didn't know--yes, shingles can come back (in my case, multiple times).</div>
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My in-laws will be visiting the last week of this month and I'll be off from work that entire week. As a result, you will likely get the August reporting survey a day or two late, possibly as late as September 3.</div>
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Did you catch us on the radio last week? Our work in the English program at Emily Griffith Technical College was featured on CPR twice in July. The story was originally intended to be part of a digital, online-only series, but the material was so compelling, the editors decided to go ahead and produce an on-air story. The digital (website) story is longer and a little different than the audio version; <a href="https://www.cpr.org/2019/07/18/english-language-learners-colorado-weather/">you can access both here</a>. To hear the audio (and me), click the orange "listen now" button at the top right of the screen. </div>
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RTD has launched a new discounted fare program for low-income area residents. <a href="https://www.cpr.org/2019/07/29/rtd-has-a-new-discount-for-low-income-riders-nonprofits-say-it-comes-at-the-expense-of-the-most-desperate/">Click for an excellent explainer from CPR</a>. The process to apply is complicated, though. If you feel comfortable helping your student with this, please give it a try. Refugees who qualify can also ask their case manager for help, but if they aren't receiving services anymore, they may have trouble getting in for an appointment. The staff at the Denver Public Library can also lend a hand. <a href="http://www.rtd-denver.com/LiVE.shtml">More information is here</a>.</div>
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If your student is interested in working as a paraprofessional classroom aide, Spring Institute is offering a preparation class. Students will learn workplace skills, understand US school culture, prepare for the ACT WorkKeys test, build a resume,and prepare for interviews. This class is only open to those with refugee, asylee, or SIV status living in the US for five years or less. The class is free and meets for 12 weeks. See the attached flyer for more details and registration information.</div>
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There are many options available for students who would like to transition out of in-home tutoring and into a classroom for English instruction. Many of these options are free or almost free, and some are funded through the same channels that provide free classes at Emily Griffith. Most locations are currently enrolling adult students for the fall term. If you would like information about classes to share with your student, please let me know. It will be most helpful if you remind me what neighborhood your student lives in so I can send the most relevant information. Classes begin later in August and are offered by Spring Institute, Adams County Schools, Focus Points, Learning Source, Project Worthmore, Littleton Library, Community College of Aurora, Jeffco Adult Ed, and more. Some are also offering citizenship preparation classes and GED prep. Emily Griffith has free English class options both in the morning and afternoon.</div>
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The Village Exchange Center is a shared community space serving primarily immigrants and refugees with a broad range of activities and supports. Coming up this month are free computer and financial literacy classes. VEC is located on the corner of Havana St. and 16th Ave. in Aurora. There are two flyers attached to this message with more information.</div>
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Shingles or not, this Saturday I'll be working on a project at the A Little Something studio. We need more volunteers to get through this overwhelming task. No special skills are required, just patience and a good eye for color. A sense of humor helps. We'll be in the basement of the Village Exchange Center. Please come and help if you have time, feel willing, and this kind of task doesn't make you crazy. <a href="http://refugeecrafts.blogspot.com/2019/07/help-us-with-studio-care.html">Click here for all of the details</a>.</div>
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If sorting beads doesn't sound like the most thrilling way to spend this Saturday, then you might want to head over to the Taste of the Middle East festival in Centennial. All of the details can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/801100653624578/</div>
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If the Middle East isn't to your taste, well, head on out to the Taste of Ethiopia Festival. This event is also on Saturday, August 3. Did you know that more than 30,000 Ethiopians live in the Denver area? This cultural event is spectacular and well attended. More information is here: https://www.facebook.com/events/15555-e-53rd-ave-denver-co-80239/taste-of-ethiopia-festival-2019/2317738308258193/</div>
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If you're not all festivaled out, there's even more to taste. The end of August brings the Colorado Taste of Africa Festival.</div>
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<br />CRESL Home Tutorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18109116054333233544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811816545269296627.post-87936707865555189642019-07-09T10:09:00.002-07:002019-07-09T10:09:24.322-07:00June tutor updates<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: small;">
<b><span class="il">June</span> is all but finished, so it's time to report your <span class="il">tutoring</span> time for the month. </b></div>
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<u><b><span style="color: #660000;">Vacation</span></b></u></div>
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will be out of the office all of next week, the week of July 1-5. My
work cell phone will be off, and I won't be checking email or voicemail.
An away-vacation is not in the budget this year, but I plan to unplug
as much as I can next week while using accrued vacation time I would
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can get quite noisy in the Denver area. Firecrackers and fireworks can
sound a lot like gunshots and bombs, and this can be particularly
frightening for people who are harboring war-related trauma. Explain to
your student that it's a normal part of the sound landscape in the
Denver area at this time of year.</div>
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<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://theknow.denverpost.com/2019/06/24/denver-july-fourth-fireworks-events-2019/217208/&source=gmail&ust=1562778241491000&usg=AFQjCNEbgauTGf5gZ4zi0l3E1VVDprFtKQ" href="https://theknow.denverpost.com/2019/06/24/denver-july-fourth-fireworks-events-2019/217208/" target="_blank">The Know fireworks list</a></div>
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Here's a story about how illegal fireworks are triggering to people with trauma: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://denver.cbslocal.com/2019/06/25/lakewood-fireworks-reporting-map/&source=gmail&ust=1562778241491000&usg=AFQjCNE4muxOey1avKSwhpznpj8Bw9ERrA" href="https://denver.cbslocal.com/2019/06/25/lakewood-fireworks-reporting-map/" target="_blank">https://denver.cbslocal.com/<wbr></wbr>2019/06/25/lakewood-fireworks-<wbr></wbr>reporting-map/</a></div>
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<span style="color: #660000;"><u><b>Newcomers' Fourth of July</b></u></span></div>
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Roshni--a
Performing Arts organization--and Control Group Productions are
celebrating shared community with their first annual New American 4th of
July: An intercultural community celebration of American
Interdependence.<br />The celebration will take place from 11am-1pm on
Thursday, July 4th, at and around The People’s Building on East Colfax
in downtown Aurora. The festivities will commence with a short sidewalk
parade of diversity accompanied by a live broadcast and DJed music by
KETO FM.<br />Potluck food and refreshments will be served. Local and guest artists will perform, including<br />excerpts
from Mountains Made for Us, Colorado’s first intercultural play, and
Control Group’s soon-to-be released film, "Solace."<br />The New American
4th of July celebration promises inclusive, family-friendly fun, and a
lovely new take on 4th of July festivities and the day’s true
significance.<br />RSVP to the event organizers and follow event details at Facebook.com/events/<wbr></wbr>2242405169174019/</div>
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There is a resource available to the public that you may not be
familiar with. The Colorado Talking Book Library is a resource for all
kinds of people, not just the visually impaired. Users simply need a
Colorado address and to
clear a very easy definition of disability, such as fatigue, stroke,
MS, Parkinson's, arthritis and more.
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They have materials in 130 languages! Of course, materials in English can support the work you're doing with your student.</div>
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To learn more, check out their website:<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://myctbl.cde.state.co.us/&source=gmail&ust=1562778241491000&usg=AFQjCNFN_hsLPxdM6NIwtMWtgJffd9Xw2w" href="https://myctbl.cde.state.co.us/" target="_blank">https://myctbl.cde.<wbr></wbr>state.co.us/</a></div>
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You may also contact Barbara Jaynes directly: <a href="mailto:barbara@positively-funded.com" target="_blank">barbara@positively-<wbr></wbr>funded.com</a>. She's really excited to bring their resources into service for refugee communities. </div>
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Finally, if you're working on <b>citizenship </b>preparation with your student, consider
connecting further with them to either access the study guide audio book
(currently just English & Spanish), or even to help record a study
guide in the language(s) of your target participants.
They welcome volunteer support to further grow their library. </div>
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I hope some of you are able to connect with this resource!</div>
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<span style="color: #660000;"><u><b>Free conversation practice</b></u></span></div>
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Please see the attached flyers for information about English Conversation Circles at
Eloise May, Smoky Hill, and Sheridan libraries. Conversation circles are free, run
year round, and don't require registration. All are welcome!
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If
your in-home student lives in Denver and within the Denver Public
Schools boundaries, here is some helpful information for family members
12-18 years old. Please note that cell phone is necessary to access this
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">This summer, the On MY Way! summer pilot program will provide transit fares to youth through RTD's new Mobile Ticketing app
</span><span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold;"><span class="il">June</span> 1-Aug. 31</span><span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">.
</span><span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">City
agencies -- including the Office of Children's Affairs, Denver Parks
and Recreation and the Department of Public Works -- are working
together to fund
the mobile ticket fares. </span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">To
participate in the On MY Way! youth summer transportation program,
students must be between 12-18 years old, have a MY Denver Card and
complete a short
online survey. To take the survey and learn more, students can visit </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f%3D001-DPuqIMcOelrVMlYo2-XksQQ7t7IfEi27HeYQciu-5PvJP4z4B1e87Oi6IldS1Pt8nC0WUrbRMyiyIPDPS0_W6lbr4JEWFaWoQw939RmsG3lbXpqTHudjN7pZL72UltPX2-WmnE3vVs22ZHJlu2uDsznePzUEKPajlQv_2yfdLFr6jeHUeCO9Ll9SQtRN6H3QFTqeYl5XS9x_w_XsW-CDQINMVA8gBq3C3YPvbg01FhXk3TYuhhK8XUpjEtr-Gq3%26c%3Dm8RAf90uz4-i7nVfWXiiR9C_LMzFFrJHOli5K1yqJiOAyAXcR2Oddw%3D%3D%26ch%3DxCFl9VqRJL-OkRNF6lMLptA_qjytS7a6rVnCY-0V5dvjTgq-Qmy7CA%3D%3D&source=gmail&ust=1562778241491000&usg=AFQjCNFLo75vI4aZqTs37_DR0kFowHHUOA" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-DPuqIMcOelrVMlYo2-XksQQ7t7IfEi27HeYQciu-5PvJP4z4B1e87Oi6IldS1Pt8nC0WUrbRMyiyIPDPS0_W6lbr4JEWFaWoQw939RmsG3lbXpqTHudjN7pZL72UltPX2-WmnE3vVs22ZHJlu2uDsznePzUEKPajlQv_2yfdLFr6jeHUeCO9Ll9SQtRN6H3QFTqeYl5XS9x_w_XsW-CDQINMVA8gBq3C3YPvbg01FhXk3TYuhhK8XUpjEtr-Gq3&c=m8RAf90uz4-i7nVfWXiiR9C_LMzFFrJHOli5K1yqJiOAyAXcR2Oddw==&ch=xCFl9VqRJL-OkRNF6lMLptA_qjytS7a6rVnCY-0V5dvjTgq-Qmy7CA==" style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">denvergov.org/mydenvercard</a><span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">
and visit </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f%3D001-DPuqIMcOelrVMlYo2-XksQQ7t7IfEi27HeYQciu-5PvJP4z4B1e80TfPJmAn0zoPws14BC4gvoqttR7-QhN8tVjh5AUWgmPsM6TZgl6Iz7lT_wNk6c87D6iGomS3I4MmDEyUGlYNo_TBYyX3ZZE4hWON0JXvAwONC_q5kaV8TQ%3D%26c%3Dm8RAf90uz4-i7nVfWXiiR9C_LMzFFrJHOli5K1yqJiOAyAXcR2Oddw%3D%3D%26ch%3DxCFl9VqRJL-OkRNF6lMLptA_qjytS7a6rVnCY-0V5dvjTgq-Qmy7CA%3D%3D&source=gmail&ust=1562778241491000&usg=AFQjCNGUep0QO9btlwzMJFgwK1F4MufupA" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-DPuqIMcOelrVMlYo2-XksQQ7t7IfEi27HeYQciu-5PvJP4z4B1e80TfPJmAn0zoPws14BC4gvoqttR7-QhN8tVjh5AUWgmPsM6TZgl6Iz7lT_wNk6c87D6iGomS3I4MmDEyUGlYNo_TBYyX3ZZE4hWON0JXvAwONC_q5kaV8TQ=&c=m8RAf90uz4-i7nVfWXiiR9C_LMzFFrJHOli5K1yqJiOAyAXcR2Oddw==&ch=xCFl9VqRJL-OkRNF6lMLptA_qjytS7a6rVnCY-0V5dvjTgq-Qmy7CA==" style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">RTD
Mobile Ticketing</a><span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> for additional details about the RTD Mobile Tickets app.</span></span>
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here</a><span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> to read the article published by Chalkbeat and learn more about the program.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #660000;"><u><b>Some class options in Aurora/Lowry</b></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>The Community College of Aurora offers summer U.S.
Citizenship Preparation classes for students that are interested in
becoming U.S. citizens. Students prepare for the exam and receive help with
the application and process
in general. Thanks to a grant from USCIS, <b>these classes are available at a reduced cost of $40.00 per ten-week term</b> (40 hours of instruction).
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><b><span><span><span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;"></span></span></span></b></i><span><i><b>Advanced </b></i>ESL students who are
interested in future college study or workforce preparation can now prepare
for their goals in
a low-stress, student-centered environment. <b>CCA is offering these classes at a reduced cost of $60.00 per ten-week term</b> (60 hours of instruction).
<span style="color: black;">Information can also be found on the CCA website,<b>
</b>at<b> </b></span><span style="color: #1f4e79;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.ccaurora.edu/esl&source=gmail&ust=1562778241491000&usg=AFQjCNGonmD_UFUI2-4KZ60xvzDPCdqyHA" href="http://www.ccaurora.edu/esl" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #1f4e79;">www.ccaurora.edu/esl</span></b></a></span><span style="color: black;"></span>
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your student has children in Aurora Public Schools, please note the new
registration system being implemented. Easy-to-understand information
is here: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://app.peachjar.com/flyers/767749/schools/148976&source=gmail&ust=1562778241491000&usg=AFQjCNHVi8fdv9V6iRxncrpYtEulzznGxQ" href="https://app.peachjar.com/flyers/767749/schools/148976" target="_blank">https://app.peachjar.com/<wbr></wbr>flyers/767749/schools/148976</a></span></span></span></div>
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In addition, help is needed helping parents sign up their kids for school. Read on for more information!</div>
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Aurora Public School's Action Zone is seeking volunteers to help sign up
limited-English speaking refugee families register for school this
year. Interpretation and training for volunteers will be provided.
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Sign up to volunteer
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here</a>. </span></b>Learn more at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://corefugeeconnect.org&source=gmail&ust=1562778241491000&usg=AFQjCNEgmiKKfYQGf-52GcrOI0mJp94EcA" href="http://corefugeeconnect.org/" target="_blank">corefugeeconnect.org</a>. </div>
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<u><b>We're going to be on Colorado Public Radio</b></u></div>
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Several
of my colleagues in the English Language Acquisition department here
were interviewed today by a journalist from Colorado Public Radio. the
story will be about what it's like to learn English as an adult in
Denver and what supports are in place to help facilitate that process. I
spoke extensively about the in-home <span class="il">tutoring</span> program. The story will
air in the next week or two, so if you're a CPR listener, keep your ears
tuned for that!</div>
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all for this month. Now that summer seems to have arrived for real, I
hope you're able to get out and enjoy all that Colorado has to offer!</span></span></span></div>
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