ITVS: Outreach - New Americans

Community Engagement Resources

Targeted Outreach

THE NEW AMERICANS community engagement campaign uses the PBS series to engage people in constructive conversations at community forums, online and in classrooms - key places where people turn to talk about immigration and what it means to be an "American."

Each organization has developed resources with specific audiences in mind. We encourage you to use the materials that best address your needs. We have created a downloadable brochure that outlines the overall community engagement campaign.

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Civic Engagement Goals

Improve student and faculty cultural sensitivity on immigrant issues
Encourage professional development and sensitivity training for service providers and business leaders who work with immigrants
Recognize and cultivate leaders in immigrant communities
Develop and strengthen coalitions, resources and activities
Convene public forums and preview screenings on related issues
Build awareness of the series using electronic networks, newsletters and websites

ITVS-Community Connections Project

Resources created for public television stations, community colleges, vocational education and adult basic education, including in-service training for educators, community organizations and other professionals:

Download an Overview of THE NEW AMERICANS Guide and Activity Book (PDF)
THE NEW AMERICANS Series Guide and Activity Book
Lesson Plans (grades 7-12)
National Online Activity Map (Post & view activities here)
Evaluation Tools
E-Newsletters
Press Release (Spanish Version)
Press Release (English Version)
Case Study: Learn more about the outreach campaign in this Beyond the Box Magazine article.

Contact: ITVS-Community Connections Project, Jim Sommers 415-356-8383 ext. 242 or Jim_Sommers@itvs.org

Active Voice

Resources created to support cross-ethnic coalition building, policy-focused screenings and professional development:

Thematic video excerpts, or modules, focused on "Fostering Intergroup Relations", "Sensitizing Educators and Providers", and "Supporting Policy and Participation"
Module toolkits that include a discussion guide, resource list, inquiry tools, case studies and workshop curriculum
Training packages for advocates, teachers, human resource professionals, funders, policy makers and intergroup facilitators

Modules and toolkits will be available free to eligible partners in September 2003. These and other resources will be more widely available in 2004 for a nominal fee. For more information, contact Active Voice at 415-553-2841 or info@activevoice.net.

The National Issues Forums Institute

Materials created for civic and educational organizations interested in addressing public issues in local forums:

The New Challenges of American Immigration: What Should We Do? A National Issues Forums companion discussion guide to The New Americans. The 40-page issue book, moderator's guide and discussion-starter tape (12 min.) are now available.

Contact: National Issues Forums Institute at www.nifi.org or 800-433-7834, Diane U. Eisenberg, 301-652-1901

Outreach Extensions

Materials created for outreach staff and Ready To Learn coordinators at public television stations for use in Spanish-speaking communities:

America, My New Home workshop curriculum, available in English and Spanish, assists parents and caregivers of young children, particularly new Latino immigrants. Content supports community networking and assisting young children with life changes. A storybook, A New Sun/El Nuevo Sol accompanies the workshop. The workshop materials include one copy of the book. Additional books are available for purchase.

Contact: Outreach Extensions, Monica Medina, mmedina@kpbs.org

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