Californian teacher with Somali muslim girls that needs assistance...

[uchi]

Here is a copy of her email:-

 

I just took a position in El Cajon, California (east of San Diego) as a teacher to a group of 23 Muslim all-girl students, mostly from Somalia, ages 9-12. I'm wondering if your organization can direct me to some website resources to educate myself about my group? Also, I am very, very interested in connecting with another class with similar dynamics to establish a pen-pal letter writing activity. If you have any ideas, please call or e-mail! I am a bit desperate, I have jumped into this position after the former teacher quite with no time to prepare, and school must go on!

 

Sincerely,

Cari Harner

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While i forward this to some Somali communties in that area, it would be nice if you could help her directly with some info, pm me if you are sincere, and i will give you her contacts.

 

Thanks

[Nephissa]

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[S.O.S]

Dear sister,

 

The only source, acceptable to US education authorities and at the same time popular with teachers, that I can think of at present is this SITE.

 

I also know some other usefull sites and books, but I can't remember their titles now. I'll let you know if I can come up with other materials.

 

Keep us in touch!

[uchi]

Not a sister, but thank you for the link shams.

[sheherazade]

Love the pen pal idea. Mention it to kids u know who study with other Somalis and spread the word. A teacher out there may be interested in being part of this. The further away from California, the better for the kids.

[Alisomali]

The San Diego Unified School District(SDUSD) on Normal Street should be able to help you out in this situation.

I know for sure that SDUSD has several schools with large number of somali students. For example my old elementary school in City Heights was over 80% somali, so i bet the teachers there know a thing or two about teaching somali kids.