The Settlement Worker in the Schools(SWIS) program is a partnership with YMCA Immigration Services and Sudbury Catholic District School Board in providing settlement services to the students and their families. Services are provided on an ongoing and as-needed basis.

SWIS Services may include:

• Information and orientation sessions about the education school system focusing on support for school registrations, student requirements and education terminology 
• Support in attending parent/teacher interviews
• Social Integration support to participate in school events and activities
• Needs assessment and referrals to community resources
• Community connections to support systems within the schools and community
• Social integration support to participate in school events and activities
• Information sessions to school staff to ensure cultural awareness and understanding of the challenges newcomers face adjusting to a new academic environment
• Study Buddy Initiatives 

St. Albert Adult Learning Centre welcomes Melanie-Lynn Grandmont as the main contact for Sudbury Catholic District School Board. Appointments with SWIS can be scheduled at the St. Albert Adult Learning Centre location or at schools in the directories below.

Sudbury Catholic District School Board Directory of Schools

To schedule an appointment, call 705-921-6921 or email melanie-lynn.grandmont@ymcaneo.ca directly.

For more information about immigration services, refer to the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario.