Education Notes

When a child who is 4 or 5 and is resettled in the United States and does not go to kindergarten that first year, then the following year it is then the responsibility of the refugee parent (not the resettlement agency) to enroll their child into school the following year.

New!

Catholic Charities ESL & Orientation intake schedule for April 2007

Requirements for public education

Each refugee must have a social security number & required immunizations before entering school.

School buses

Within 2 miles, the child must walk to school. Outside of 2 miles, school buses will be provided.

After-school programs

There are many after school programs taking place in Vickery!

The IRC has one at the IVY's in 602.

Catholic Charities has an after school program.

Scofield Memorial Church offers a program on Monday nights at the IRC Ivy site

Watermark offers an afterschool program on Wed nights at the same site. 

The various elementary schools offer afterschool programs.

Youth Believing in Change is an After-School-Program and also has a summer program that reached many refugee children this year located at 10310 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, Tx 75231

The Lake Highlands Church offers a Refugee Support Center that is located at the IVY's in apartment 117 that is open for assistance. The director and co-director are Aaron and Izzie Roepke. 214-502-1438.

EASL Guide

Click here to view "English as a second language guide for mentors"

Education Oppurtunities for January

(Call or visit locations for more information.)

IRC Activities and Resource Center (ARC):
Ivy Apartments #602, 7225 Fair Oaks
Mondays and Wednesdays –
4-6 IRC After-School Program for Kingergarten-6 th grade. This class begins again on January 18th.
Mondays –
6:30 Computer/ESL/tutoring help (conducted by Mosaic Family Services volunteers)
Wednesdays –
6:30-8:00 Money Smart (Conducted by Mosaic Family Services)
Tuesdays and Thursdays –
9-11:30 English as a Second Language (Conducted by Catholic Charities: Please bring your I-94 to your first class). This class begins again on January 5.
4-6 IRC After-School Program for 7th grade through 12th grade. This class begins again on January 17th.
Saturdays –
11-12 English through Film for Women

IRC Office
7515 Greenville Ave. Ste. 603, (214) 461-9781
January 11 – 10:00-12:00 Employment Workshop and Parent Orientation: “Dress for Success”/DISD Truancy Department and School Counselor
January 25 – 10:00-12:00 Employment Workshop: “How to Keep a Job”

Bank of America
7515 Greenville Ave.
January 11 – 9-11am Tour of Bank/Meet Employees/Learn how to open an account (coordinated by Mosaic Family Services, call Tina at 214-821-5393 to participate)

McShan Elementary School
8307 Meadow Road (972) 502-3800
After School Program (This program will begin again on the first day of school after the break on January 4.)
Tutoring: Monday and Tuesday 3:00-6:00 (Transportation Home Provided)
Enrichment Program: Wednesday through Friday 3:00 – 6:00 (No Transportation Provided)

Heart House
Wildflower Apartments, 6031 Pineland (214) 750-7637
After School Program
3:30-6:30 Monday through Friday

Vickery Meadow Learning Center
6329 Ridgecrest (214) 265-5057
English Classes for Families - Morning, Afternoon, and Evening Classes

Campfire USA
(214) 284-1122
Kids’ Club, Community Family Club , Teens in Action, Camping and Outdoor Education

Catholic Charities
7317 Holly Hill Dr, Dallas, 75231 (214) 553-9909
Job Readiness Training for Women, Career Enhancement, Civics, Knowledge Building, Cultural Orientation, Family Strengthening, GED. To enroll in one of these classes you must bring your I-94 to an Intake and Assessment session at the Sunchase Apartments Apt. 3111 <checking validity>

Life Skills, Orientation & ESL classes from Catholic Charities - Updated for March 2007!

Job Training

JOB - Joint Occupations Basic Skills (JOBS) program.

El Centro College offers JOBS training for many well-paying maintenance and construction jobs. Students undergoing this training will have a head start for entry into such careers as machinists, welders, electricians, plumbers and pipe fitters, maintenance and construction workers. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Let JOBS help you get a job. Call 214-860-5900 and ask about our JOBS program, or click here for more information.