Youth Settlement Specialist

Sahar Said

Youth Settlement Specialist

saidsa@hdsb.ca 

Support families with: 

• Understanding Ontario’s education system

• Assessing family’s settlement needs

• Referral to community programs and services

• Offering information sessions to parents/guardians

• Facilitating communication between families and schools

Dunja Cajko 

Community Connections Specialist 

cajkod@hdsb.ca 

• Ensures that families are connected and aware of programs  and services offered in the community and within the school   

• Works with IPLs and ESL/ELD Teachers to identify the needs within the newcomer student population

• Organizes conversation circles, information sessions, and workshops for newcomer parents or guardians as needed 

• Runs programs in collaboration with the Youth Settlement Specialist and partners with local organizations to ensure that students are being supported in all aspects; academically, emotionally, socially, etc.