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Introducing The Road Ahead, CORE’s new Domestic CO Curriculum
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 […]
Settle In Live Events Recap
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 […]
Register Today: Introducing the New Domestic Cultural Orientation Curriculum
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 […]
Rohingya Backgrounder Now Available!
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. […]
Providers Pilot CORE’s New Domestic Curriculum
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Orientation curriculum designed to cover the revised Cultural Orientation Objectives and Indicators and replace the outdated Making Your Way curriculum.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 […]
Updated Resource: CORE Releases the Updated Multilingual Cultural Orientation Glossary
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 […]
Registration Open for Digital Technology and Literacy Knowledge Exchange
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 […]
Now Available: Ukrainian on Settle In App
You can now access Ukrainian on the Settle In app. The Settle In app is a mobile and desktop app that provides Cultural Orientation information through interactive quizzes and learning activities. For ideas on how to use the Settle In app in your work, check out CORE’s Activity Bank. Download the Settle In app on […]
Applying Cultural Humility, Awareness, and Competency in Refugee Resettlement
Have you ever asked yourself any of the following questions? Why did you choose refugee resettlement as your career? What are your hobbies? What is your favorite dish and why? How much do you know about newcomers’ cultures? If not, spend the next five minutes answering these questions. If possible, ask a colleague to answer […]
