The Regina Open Door Society is located in the City of Regina on Treaty 4 land, which is recognized as the traditional territory of the nêhiyawak/Cree, Nahkawē/Saulteaux, Anihšināpēk, Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.
What is SWIS?
Our Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) program is a free school-based outreach program. It connects newly arrived families to services and community resources to promote settlement and encourage student achievement in schools. SSWIS workers help build positive and open communication between family, school, and community.
Who Can Access This Program?
Children and youth who are between the ages of 6 to 21, and who are temporary residents, permanent residents or refugees.
Getting Help in School
SWIS Elementary
SWIS High School
SWIS provides students with the immediate essential services required to support their transition into the Canadian School setting by:
- Introducing students and families to school staff
- Connecting students to Peer Leader mentorship group in their school
- Familiarizing students with the school setting, school routine and expectations
- Guiding students with class selection and extracurricular activities
- Supporting students starting from school registration until their full integration
The SWIS program also offers support with:
- Parent-school communication, three-way conferences and other meetings
- Arranging interpreters
- Information and referrals to appropriate programs and services in their community
- Increase of parents’ involvement in the education and school life
- Practical, culturally sensitive guidance on educational and other school issues
Questions?
- Call 306-352-5775 or 306-352-3500 and ask for the Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS).
- Email sswis@rods.sk.ca
The Regina Open Door Society Settlement Services Programs Are Funded By:
