(Name-mce) ListServ New England Equity Assistance Center's "Girls from Immigrant Families Symposium"

[Randy Ross]

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>>Register Now for "Girls from Immigrant Families: A Symposium on 
>>Issues, Policies, and Practices"
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>>On February 12, 2007, the New England Equity Assistance Center will 
>>host a one-day symposium, "Girls from Immigrant Families: Enhancing 
>>Opportunities, Challenging Assumptions," at the Crowne Plaza Hotel 
>>in Worcester, MA. A panel discussion, interactive keynote, and 
>>breakout sessions will explore key issues affecting girls from 
>>immigrant families, including:
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>>adolescent female identity development
>>academic engagement and motivation
>>family cultural values and parental involvement
>>the diverse experiences of newcomers and first generation students
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>>We will also discuss policies and practices that can support these 
>>girls' success in school, such as applying Title IX to increase 
>>gender equity. The symposium will be held from 7:45 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
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>>This event is designed for state and local educators responsible 
>>for: ELL education; programs for immigrant and refugee students, 
>>Title IX and equity issues; parent engagement; guidance, 
>>counseling, and mental health; and migrant education.
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>>Download a registration form here:
>>http://neeac.alliance.brown.edu/docs/NEEAC_GirlsSymposium_invite.pdf
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>>You can find more symposium info at 
>>http://neeac.alliance.brown.edu. Registration fee is $35. If you 
>>have questions or need assistance, please contact Michelle Carreiro 
>>at 800-521-9550 x. 339 or Michelle_Carreiro at brown.edu.
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>Randy Ross
>Senior Equity Specialist/Gender Equity
>New England Equity Assistance Center
>Education Alliance at Brown University
>222 Richmond Street, Suite 300
>Providence, RI 02903
>Telephone: (401) 274-9548  X272
>Fax: (401) 351-9594


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Randy Ross
Program Specialist/Gender Equity
New England Equity Assistance Center
Education Alliance at Brown University
222 Richmond Street, Suite 300
Providence, RI 02903
Telephone: (401) 274-9548  X272
Fax: (401) 351-9594