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James Combes Wogan MFT, LCSW

James Combes Wogan MFT, LCSW

  • After Teen Death by Suicide – “Postvention Toolkit” for Schools.
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Category: Equity

August 8, 2022August 8, 2022 James Wogan MFT LCSW Behavioral Health, Education, Equity, Equity and shared vision, Mental Health, School Social Work, Social Justice

Recent Immigrant and Refugee Students

The process of immigrating to a new country and acclimating to a new culture can be simultaneously challenging and rewarding. Leaving family, friends, and familiar surroundings creates uncertainty and anxiety for many recent immigrant and refugee families. At the same time, friendships and positive relationships established soon after arriving in a new county often last a lifetime.

Even immigrants with extensive professional experience in their countries of origin may need assistance to navigate public education and local resources. Many recent immigrant families report they appreciate guidance and support while they’re assimilating to the U.S. Schools and community agencies can be valuable partners as families maintain and uplift their culture and heritage. Celebrate diversity and prepare to learn a lot from people who recently emigrated to the U.S.

I try to avoid the term “newcomer” because it belies the hardships and trauma many students and families have experienced. The term “refugee” in this layperson’s post, means people who fled or were evacuated from their previous country in order to avoid harm, persecution and death.

Not all recent immigrants are legally homeless, however, School Social Workers and others collaborate and offer assistance for recent immigrants families. We serve families who are vulnerable oppressed and living in poverty, regardless of immigration status. (See NASW code of ethics).

It’s the expectation that recent immigrant students will show evidence of the immunizations required to attend school.  To support immediate enrollment, school district and child-serving agencies link families with resources with information so they can obtain primary care and immunizations asap.

Contra Costa County Public Health offers free immunizations, for example at the Clinic on Stanwell Circle.  

https://cchealth.org/immunization/.  In addition, John Muir Urgent Care Clinics offer vaccinations.  https://www.johnmuirhealth.com/locations/urgent-care-center-walnut-creek.html

This information is shared with parents and guardians by HOPE, CWA’s, Nurses, and school staff members.

Please note: Homeless report forms are not “applications.” Homeless students are identified by site personnel each school year.

Not all recent immigrants are legally homeless. A student living with a family member in a stable home environment, for example, is not automatically considered homeless. If you have questions, every school district has a Homeless Education Liaison. In addition, County Offices of Education offer support and assistance enrolling and supporting students in school.

“Making a big school districts feel small;” Connect and form partnerships with refugee-serving agencies; this helps families to have a better understanding of how to navigate health care, public education and mental health resources in the U.S. Children are assigned grade level based on age, not language, previous school experience, or current learning levels. Adult Education and Early Childhood programs and classes are offered by region, i.e. persons do not need to meet residency requirements to participate.

For further information and up-to-date guidance, see information and “Dear Colleague” letters from US Dept. of Education, California Department Education, and CDSS

Our shared vision is students smiling and doing well in school.

In community, James Wogan, LCSW

February 26, 2022 James Wogan MFT LCSW Behavioral Health, Education, Equity, Equity and shared vision, School Social Work

Student Mental Health Policy Workgroup

James Wogan was selected to be a member of CDE’s Student Mental Health Policy Workgroup
(SMHPW). The purpose of the distinguished SMHPW is to assess the mental health needs of
California students and gather evidence to support policy recommendations to the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPPI) and the California Legislature. This multi-disciplinary workgroup is comprised of teachers, school counselors, school social workers, school psychologists, school nurses, and school administrators, and state and county mental health professionals.

November 25, 2020 James Wogan MFT LCSW Education, Equity, Equity and shared vision, School Social Work, Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Tiny Homes help Homeless Youth in Oakland / Berkeley

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Tiny home village for homeless youth in Oakland / Berkeley. Way to go ⁦‪⁦‪@YouthSpiritArts Sally and team at‬⁩ #YSA. Thank you for making community better and for giving young people a chance to give back.

September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 James Wogan MFT LCSW Behavioral Health, Education, Equity, Equity and shared vision, School Social Work, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Justice

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) for Equity

Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Equity, and Social Responsibility (by CASEL)

Click to access CASEL-Equity-Insights-Report.pdf

Suicide Prevention by NASP

https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/mental-health-resources/preventing-youth-suicide

Suicide Prevention during COVID / Distance Learning

https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/covid-19-resource-center/crisis-and-mental-health-resources/comprehensive-school-suicide-prevention-in-a-time-of-distance-learning

SEL Guiding Principles

Click to access selguidingprinciples.pdf

https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/mental-health-resources/preventing-youth-suicide

Distinctions of Equity by Zaretta Hammond

https://www.collaborativeclassroom.org/blog/a-conversation-about-instructional-equity-with-zaretta-hammond-part-1/

Social Justice Standards by Teaching Tolerance

Click to access TT-Social-Justice-Standards-June-2019.pdf

Bay Bridge, Oakland, CA (photo by James Wogan)

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