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Community Engagement Resources
Targeted Outreach
THE NEW AMERICANS 2004 community engagement campaign used the PBS series to engage people in constructive conversations at community forums, online and in classrooms—key places where people turn to talk about immigration and what it means to be an "American."
Each organization developed resources with specific audiences in mind. We encourage you to use the materials that best address your needs.
Civic Engagement Goals
- Improve student and faculty cultural sensitivity on immigrant issues
- Encourage professional development and sensitivity training for service providers and business leaders who work with immigrants
- Recognize and cultivate leaders in immigrant communities
- Develop and strengthen coalitions, resources and activities
- Convene public forums and preview screenings on related issues
- Build awareness of the series using electronic networks, newsletters and websites
ITVS Community
Resources created for public television stations, community colleges, vocational education and adult basic education, including in-service training for educators, community organizations and other professionals:
Contact: ITVS Community
Active Voice
Resources created to support cross-ethnic coalition building, policy-focused screenings and professional development:
- Thematic video excerpts, or modules, focused on "Fostering Intergroup Relations", "Sensitizing Educators and Providers", and "Supporting Policy and Participation"
- Module toolkits that include a discussion guide, resource list, inquiry tools, case studies and workshop curriculum
- Training packages for advocates, teachers, human resource professionals, funders, policy makers and intergroup facilitators
Modules and toolkits are available for a nominal fee. For more information, contact Active Voice at 415-287-2000 or info@activevoice.net.
The National Issues Forums Institute
Materials created for civic and educational organizations interested in addressing public issues in local forums:
The New Challenges of American Immigration: What Should We Do? A National Issues Forums companion discussion guide to THE NEW AMERICANS. The 40-page issue book, moderator's guide and discussion-starter tape (12 min.) are now available.
Contact: National Issues Forums Institute at www.nifi.org or 800-433-7834, Diane U. Eisenberg, 301-652-1901
Outreach Extensions
Materials created for outreach staff and Ready To Learn coordinators at public television stations for use in Spanish-speaking communities:
America, My New Home workshop curriculum, available in English and Spanish, assists parents and caregivers of young children, particularly new Latino immigrants. Content supports community networking and assisting young children with life changes. A storybook, A New Sun/El Nuevo Sol accompanies the workshop. The workshop materials include one copy of the book. Additional books are available for purchase.
Contact: Outreach Extensions at www.outreachextensions.com/contact/ or 310.589.5160
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