Mi'kmaw Indigenous Student Support Workers are dedicated to supporting Indigenous students and enhancing the learning environment in schools.
What is the Mi'kmaw Indigenous Student Support Worker Program?
The primary role of Mi'kmaw Indigenous Student Support Workers (MISSWs) is to support students of Mi'kmaw and Indigenous descent and their families, to make schooling a more positive experience, and to help students achieve success and remain in school..
MISSWs work in collaboration with school administration and staff, under the direction of the Coordinator of Mi'kmaw Education Services. They work as part of a team that includes students, families, school administrators, teachers, support staff, and communities.
The Mi'kmaw Indigenous Student Support Worker Program is designed to:
- Provide positive role models.
- Assist in developing a learning environment and atmosphere that is conducive to learning for all students.
- Establish, as necessary, personal contact with parents/guardians through phone calls or visits to the home.
- Work with school staff to track students' academic progress, communicating information on student progress to parents/guardians when needed
- Work proactively with students, staff and families to encourage positive behaviour and participation in school, staying informed of possible concerns and providing intervention or support if appropriate
- Work with system staff and appropriate external educational organizations for stay-in-school strategies and academic success.
How Does a Mi'kmaw Indigenous Student Support Worker Interact with Students and Families?
- Provides personal support to identified students, and parents/guardians when appropriate, in many different settings
- Acts as a liaison between students, staff, family and the community
- Understands the histories and circumstances of students.
- Identifies available external educational programs and opportunities such as tutoring programs, scholarships, enrichment and cultural learning opportunities
- Works with students to explore course selection, career options and post-secondary education
- Encourages consistent attendance and on-time arrival at school
- Helps staff and students create a school environment that is welcoming and inclusive of cultural diversity
For more information, reach out to the MISSW for your school or contact the Coordinator of Mi'kmaw Education Services at 902-538-4600, Extension 7826 (toll-free 1-800-850-3887).
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| Annapolis West Area Mi'kmaw Indigenous Student Support Worker Annapolis West Education Centre, Annapolis Royal Phone: 902-526-0435 |
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| Annapolis East Area Mi'kmaw Indigenous Student Support Worker Middleton Regional High School, Middleton Phone: 902-825-5341 |
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| Central Area Mi'kmaw Indigenous Student Support Worker Central Kings Rural High School, Cambridge Station Phone: 902-538-4717 |
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| North East Kings Area Mi'kmaw Indigenous Student Support Worker Northeast Kings Education Centre, Canning Phone: 902-790-4612 |
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| Eastern Area Mi'kmaw Indigenous Student Support Worker Horton High School, Greenwich Phone: 902-599-3480 |
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