PO338: Recommendations to Foster Adjustment in Schools Among Newcomer Immigrant Students

  • PMD: 8
  • Cost: Included in Registration
  • Skill Level: Introduction
  • Poster Session 1: Promoting Diversity and Multicultural Competence in School Psychology

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. understand the importance of fostering a positive school climate for newcomer immigrant adolescents (NIA);
  2. understand the importance of considering NIA perceptions of school climate when implementing supports and interventions to improve school climate; and
  3. understand which school services and supports NIA view as critical to promoting their adjustment to U.S. schools and overall outcomes.

Description

Newcomer immigrant adolescents (NIA) are a growing group of youth in U.S. schools. Participants will learn about NIA recommendations for improving school climate and their adjustment to U.S. schools.

Presenter(s)

Michelle Man Yin Liu, Teachers College, Columbia University
Ana Ledesma, Teachers College, Columbia University
Karissa Lim, Teachers College, Columbia University

Contributor(s)

Lorey A. Wheeler, PhD, Prerna G. Arora

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