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.