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OAK0425
Last Full Update:
05 Oct 2022
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 905-335-3665 ext 3440 |
| welcomecentre@hdsb.ca | |
| Website | www.hdsb.ca/parents/Pages/New%20to%20Halton/Welcome-Centre.aspx |
| Social Media |  Twitter: https://twitter.com/HDSBWelcome |
| Primary Contact | Dunja Cajko, Community Connections Specialist; Email: cajkod@hdsb.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Eric Keunne, Program Lead, Youth Settlement (K-12); Email: Keunnee@hdsb.ca |
Agency Information
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Primary Executive | Jacqueline Newton, Superintendent of Education; Phone: 905-335-3663; Email: newtonj@hdsb.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Michelle Lemaire, System Principal- Welcome Centre and International Student Program; Phone: 905-691-8445; Email: lemairem@hdsb.ca |
| Funding | Provincial |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | Services offered include school registration, assessment and settlement support Assessment * students from Grades 1 to 12 will have their English language and mathematics skills assessed * helps schools offer students the supports needed as they begin studying in the Halton District School Board Community Connections Specialist * works with schools, parents and community partners to develop school community activities and projects * support school and system initiatives relating to community outreach and parent engagement, equity and inclusive education, literacy, numeracy, tutoring/mentoring, and interventions for students at risk * Virtual Newcomer Mentor Hub * Virtual Newcomer Conversation Club * Virtual High School Student Hangout * to register please contact Dunja Cajko, Community Connections Specialist at cajkod@hdsb.ca Youth Settlement Workers * help newcomer families interact with schools to maximize parental involvement and student success * provide interpretation and translation services and connect families with useful community services that help students and their parents transition into the community and schools Youth Settlement Specialist (YSS) in Schools * in partnership with HMC Connections (HMC), supports student and family engagement through the support of Youth Settlement Specialists (YSS) at the Welcome Centre and in schools School Specific Youth Settlement Specialists * meet with and provide continued settlement support to families as they navigate the HDSB system * refer families to resources and support within the Halton community * collaborate with HDSB staff in problem solving and identifying necessary support for students specific to language and/or culture * provide language support to families and HDSB staff when/where needed (i.e confirming a meeting, supporting families new to the school etc.) |
| Hours | See website for availability |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | New and returning families to Halton region |
| Application | Families need to fill out a google form, send an email or call to book an appointment |
| Languages | English ; French ; Arabic ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Hindi ; Pashto ; Punjabi ; Serbian ; Urdu ; Interpretive Services |
| Fees | None |
Site Information
| Site Location | Inside Gary Allan Learning Centre |
| Located In Community | Milton |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Childs Dr and Ontario St S |
| Mailing Address | c/o Halton District School Board PO Box 5005 Stn LCD 1 Burlington, ON L7R 3Z2 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |