Settlement Support Workers in School (SSWIS)

What is SSWIS?

Our Settlement Support Workers in Schools (SSWIS) 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

SSWIS Elementary

SSWIS High School

SSWIS 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 SSWIS 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 Support Workers in Schools (SSWIS).
Email sswis@rods.sk.ca

Who We Are

The Regina Open Door Society (RODS) is a non-profit organization that provides settlement and integration services to refugees and immigrants in Regina. RODS is committed to meeting the needs of newcomers by offering programs and services that enable them to achieve their goals and participate fully in the larger community.

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Contact Us

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Email Us
(306) 352-3500
Address
2314 11th Avenue
Regina , SK S4P 0K1

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