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Episode 109: “Supporting Refugee Students” with Sara Rowbottom

In this episode, Ricky talks with Sara Rowbottom about how prioritizing structures, routines, and opportunities for students of forced migration is crucial for creating a restorative and safe place for them at school. 

In this episode, Ricky talks with Sara Rowbottom about how prioritizing structures, routines, and opportunities for students of forced migration is crucial for creating a restorative and safe place for them at school. 

Sara Rowbottom is senior technical advisor for Education & Youth programs at the International Rescue Committee. She is an expert in education and social emotional assets development with children and youth affected by forced migration in the contexts of resettlement, asylum and integration. She leads a team supporting IRC’s Education & Youth work across the United States and Europe. Among the types of programs supporting newly arrived students and families under her leadership include intensive Newcomer Youth Summer Academies to prepare students for success in public schools, individualized coaching and support around educational transitions (e.g. into school, into post-secondary education, etc.), tutoring programs, and Healing Classrooms educator professional development.

Related Resources 

Toxic Stress and Well-Being Among Students Affected by Forced Migration  

Well-Being for Educators of Students Affected by Forced Migration: Introduction to Mindfulness  

Toolkit: Supporting Afghan Students in Schools & Youth Programs in the United States  

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