Resources for Educators

Understanding Immigrant Policies and the Rights of All Students

• The "sensitive locations" factsheet for educators and families provides a user-friendly explanation of how the Department of Homeland Security policy defines immigration enforcement activity around "sensitive locations," including schools and school bus stops, as well as other community spaces and social activities.

• FAQs on the enforcement actions at or focused on sensitive locations such as schools

• Fact Sheet: Information on the Rights of All Children to Enroll in School

• Center for American Progress: How Today’s Immigration Enforcement Policies Impact Children, Families and Communities

• Educators for Fair Consideration Beyond

  • Deferred Action Guide

  • 10 Ways to Support Undocumented Students

• Migration Policy Institute: Research and Data Resources Related to Trump Administration Executive Orders on Immigrants and Refugees

American Psychological Association Articles on Immigration

• The effects of US immigration policies on children, youth and families By Kalina Brabeck, PhD, Center Visiting Scholar

Empirical research documents how immigration policies affect children, youth and families, and recommendations are proposed for policy and practice.

• A brief overview of US immigration laws affecting children, youth and families By Jessica Chicco

US immigration policies and policy initiatives relevant to children, youth and families.

• The effects of parental undocumented status on families and children By Cecilia Menjívar and Andrea Gómez Cervantes

Influence of parental undocumented status on the development of U.S.-born children in mixed-status families.

• Understanding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) impact on young adults’ well-being By Roberto G. Gonzales and Sarah A. Rendon-Garcia

Findings from the national UnDACAmented Research Project.

• Disrupting young lives: How detention and deportation affect US-born children of immigrants By Luis H. Zayas and Laurie Cook Heffron, PhD

Research on the impact of parental detention and deportation on U.S-born children.

• Behavioral health of unaccompanied migrant youth: An unmet need By Ed Zuroweste, MD, Deliana Garcia, MA, and Claire Hutkins Seda

The Migrant Clinicians Network bridge case-management program.

Resource Guides and Toolkits for Educators

• DOE's New Resources for Newcomer Students:

  • The first half of the resource guide provides tips for educators to (1) facilitate school enrollment by immigrant families; (2) promote healthy child development in the school setting; (3) encourage caregiver engagement in children's education; and (4) build staff capacity and knowledge about immigrant students and their educational needs.

  • The second half of the guide provides tips for parents and guardians on how to promote and facilitate children's education from birth and play an active role in helping to ensure their children's success in school regardless of their own schooling history or context.

• American School Counselor Association: Resources for School Counselors to Help Students After the 2016 Election

• Boston College Center for Human Rights and International Justice: Resources for Talking with Students about Election Results

• Teaching Tolerance contains a vast library of resource guides, activities, and materials to engage in civic conversations in the classroom. Need more resources about talking to students about immigration, developing an inclusive school climate, or current events? Visit Teaching Tolerance's section for supporting student's from immigrant families.

Supporting Undocumented Students and Families

• Department of Education: Supporting Undocumented Youth Guide

• Human Impact Partners Public Health Actions for Immigrant Rights: A Short Guide to Protecting Undocumented Residents and Their Families for the Benefit of Public Health and All Society

• United We Dream #HereToStay Toolkit for Educators: This toolkit was designed to help undocumented students and educator allies work with their institutions to increase the resources and support systems available to undocumented students. The tool kit is organized into the following categories:

  • Undocu-friendly classrooms and educators and being undocu-friendly outside classroom time

  • Change your school or campus to be a sanctuary of safety

  • Demand and support local campaigns demanding that city, county or state officials create sanctuary policies to keep residents safe

The Education Leaders of Color have gathered a substantial selection of resources that you continue to use to support your students and families. Best of all, make sure to check out the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of L.A. video on immigration rights, which you can also find on their page.

• The Boston College Center for Human Rights as well as ESOL teachers at Casa El Salvador and Women Encouraging Empowerment developed a Know Your Rights Tool Kit for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Instructors. Read the intro and download the course materials.

Supporting Muslim Students and Families

• The Council on Islamic Education created a comprehensive a handbook for educators to learn about Islam and Muslims.

• Ms. Farah Assiraj, the founder of Peregrinum, provided recommendations for educators on how to respond to your students on immigration and Muslim ban.

• A cultural competency training presentation on Islamic Culture created by Mr. Ahmed Noor, EL Family Resource Specialist and Ms. Kerensa Elzy-Maiden, Director of Dual Language Programs at Office of English Language Learners