Arab American Programs & Services

OUSD is Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month in April and Beyond

Check out OUSD's Announcement & Arab American Heritage District Guide

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College Deadlines ♦⇓♦ More information on how to get into college, go HERE

Is college not an option right now? Check out these programs:

Interested in Media? High school students between the ages of 14 and 18 are eligible to apply for YR's free, in-house training programs. After six months, you are eligible to apply for paid production internships with the YR Media enterprise. More info here

Interested in becoming an EMS?The purpose of the program is to increase the number of underrepresented emergency medical technicians through youth development and job training. The Alameda County Health Care Services Agency's EMS Corps is a 5-month paid (stipend) program for young men between the ages of 18 to 26. Participants will receive Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training, life coaching and participate in community service events. More info here.

PD: Preventing & Addressing Islamophobia and Bullying in Our Schools Facilitators: Jehan Hakim (Equity, Arab American Specialist)

Deepen an understanding of the definition of Islamophobia, its historical context and its impact on American Muslim youth.
Understanding how to address and prevent bullying in our schools, and develop ideas for Bullying Prevention Month in October.

WATCH: https://youtu.be/dXJ8vdHPeFc

SLIDES: HERE

Arab Community Based Partners:

The Sidra Community Wellness Program focuses on wellness among Middle Eastern and North African communities in Alameda County. SIDRA

Sabria Hassan - Targeted Specialist - Arab American Student Excellence
sabria.hassan@ousd.org

Sabria Hassan is an OUSD alum, a Bay Area native and a mother to two children who also attend OUSD schools.

Sabria graduated from San Francisco State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in History. She has worked with AAYSP (American Association of Yemeni Students and Professionals) building out OUSD targeted literacy programs for Arab and Afghan students who have some of the lowest literacy rates in the district. Sabria is determined to uplift and give back to a community she grew up in and eventually returned to serve.