Author: Amy Franz

Profile picture of Amy Franz

Posts by Amy Franz

Introducing The Road Ahead, CORE’s new Domestic CO Curriculum

Posted on

CORE is thrilled to launch The Road Ahead, a new comprehensive domestic Cultural Orientation curriculum that can serve as a foundational resource for Cultural Orientation delivery and planning.    The Road Ahead offers an organized, interactive, and participant-centered curriculum. It addresses all domestic Cultural Orientation Objectives and Indicators and is flexible for local customization.   The curriculum […]

Read More… from Introducing The Road Ahead, CORE’s new Domestic CO Curriculum

Settle In Live Events Recap

Posted on

Did you miss the recent Settle In live events about preparing children for school and renting in the U.S.? Don’t worry, CORE has recordings available!   Topic: Preparing Your Child for the School Year This 30-minute live event provides an overview of the school system in the U.S., how to enroll children in school, and ways […]

Read More… from Settle In Live Events Recap

CORE Launches Updated Courses

Posted on

Will you be onboarding new Cultural Orientation providers soon? CORE’s Learning Platform is here for you! CORE’s self-paced courses can supplement your onboarding process for new staff and help long-time staff refresh their skills.  Recently, CORE streamlined courses on its learning platform to improve the overall user experience.   Updated Welcome to Cultural Orientation course, where […]

Read More… from CORE Launches Updated Courses

Register Today: Introducing the New Domestic Cultural Orientation Curriculum

Posted on

CORE is excited to launch The Road Ahead, a new domestic Cultural Orientation curriculum that can serve as a foundational resource to support Cultural Orientation programming. Join CORE for a special 60-minute webinar on Wednesday, September 20, where you’ll learn about The Road Ahead, explore its webpage resources, and learn ways Cultural Orientation providers can […]

Read More… from Register Today: Introducing the New Domestic Cultural Orientation Curriculum

Rohingya Backgrounder Now Available!

Posted on

Do you want to learn more about Rohingya arriving in the United States? CORE recently released a Rohingya Backgrounder, available in both an abbreviated web version and a more detailed, downloadable PDF. This backgrounder provides a brief exploration of the current crisis, language, social, and cultural characteristics, and considerations when delivering Cultural Orientation to Rohingya. […]

Read More… from Rohingya Backgrounder Now Available!

Registration Open for U.S. Laws in Cultural Orientation Knowledge Exchange

Posted on

Register for CORE’s 90-minute knowledge exchange on the Cultural Orientation topic of U.S. Laws. We will discuss what refugees are expected to do or say around the topic of U.S. Laws by the end of Cultural Orientation and the challenging conversations that arise when addressing this topic. In breakout rooms, we will use mock sessions and […]

Read More… from Registration Open for U.S. Laws in Cultural Orientation Knowledge Exchange

Providers Pilot CORE’s New Domestic Curriculum

Posted on

Over the past year, CORE has developed a domestic Cultural Orientation curriculum designed to cover the revised Cultural Orientation Objectives and Indicators and replace the outdated Making Your Way curriculum. The new curriculum, The Road Ahead, contains easy-to-use materials for Cultural Orientation providers that lead to engaging and accessible Cultural Orientation sessions for participants. To […]

Read More… from Providers Pilot CORE’s New Domestic Curriculum

CORE Launches New YouTube Channel

Posted on

CORE is pleased to announce the launch of a new COResourceExchange YouTube channel. The new channel will host CORE’s recent webinars, informational videos, and recorded learning opportunities.  Resettlement staff across the globe can use the Cultural Orientation provider-facing channel for professional development and continued learning. CORE’s original YouTube channel has been redesigned as a newcomer-facing […]

Read More… from CORE Launches New YouTube Channel

Updated Resource: CORE Releases the Updated Multilingual Cultural Orientation Glossary

Posted on

In late 2022, CORE initiated the update of the Multilingual Cultural Orientation Glossary. We turned to Resettlement Support Centers and Resettlement Agencies to request in-depth feedback on existing terms as well as suggestions for new terms that would aid in the delivery of Cultural Orientation. The response was positive and robust, and the result is […]

Read More… from Updated Resource: CORE Releases the Updated Multilingual Cultural Orientation Glossary

Registration Open for Digital Technology and Literacy Knowledge Exchange

Posted on

Join CORE for a 90-minute knowledge exchange on the Cultural Orientation topic of Digital Technology and Literacy. We will discuss what the Cultural Orientation Objectives and Indicators (O&Is) expect you to cover under this topic and ways to collaborate with others in resettlement to support refugees’ unique digital needs. Together, we will discuss techniques to […]

Read More… from Registration Open for Digital Technology and Literacy Knowledge Exchange