Featured Programs
Career Readiness
The New York City Public Schools’ Global Leaders Academy aims to provide multilingual and immigrant students with the opportunity to learn about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), while developing their leadership, language and critical 21st century skills. This program includes four components: Introduction of UNSDGs, leadership development, cultural connections, and individual & group projects.


College Readiness
The Immigrant Ambassador Program is a near-peer mentorship and community awareness program designed to prioritize postsecondary planning for immigrant high school students. Through this program, select NYC college students will be trained to provide one-on-one and small group workshops and support to students who reflect historically excluded immigrant communities.
Family Engagement
GenConnect: Connecting Generations Through Language and Culture is an enriching eight-session academic program designed to support multilingual learners and immigrant families in maintaining strong connections to their culture, language, and community. Through interactive workshops and engaging activities conducted in both English and participants’ home languages, the program fosters community building and mutual support among families. Participants explore the benefits of multilingualism, understand parent rights, and develop leadership and advocacy skills. Families will gain the tools to effectively advocate for their children’s educational needs, including navigating pathways for college and career opportunities. The program also offers families the chance to read together, employing classroom reading strategies that enhance learning and bonding.


Creating Welcoming and Inclusive Environment
A Dream Squad is a team of 3 or more school-based staff who are committed to collectively designing, implementing, and sustaining a welcoming and inclusive school culture for multilingual, immigrant, and undocumented community members. Interested in forming a Dream Squad at your school and participating in a professional learning community to do so? Fill out this Dream Squads interest form and a representative will be in touch.