Education Policy

Resources for Families of Immigrant Students

Immigrant family webpage photoAll children in the United States deserve an excellent education. And public schools, by law, must serve all children.

We have listed the following resources and tools for families navigating the current atmosphere of political discourse that attacks immigration and threatens immigrant families.


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Infographic Flier: Welcoming Immigrant Students in School (bilingual)

IDRA Video Series: VOE Videos for Students and Families (set of five topics in English and Spanish)

  • Episodes in English
    • Rights of Immigrant Students in PreK-12 Schools – See webinar (10 min.)
    • Navigating the U.S. K-12 Education System – See webinar (26 min.)
    • College Financial Aid Opportunities for Immigrant Students – See webinar (15 min.)Adult and Community Education Opportunities in Spanish – See webinar (15 min.)
    • Educational Opportunities in Mexico for Nationals Living in Both Countries – See webinar (20 min.)
  • Seminarios en Español
    • Derechos de los Estudiantes Inmigrantes en Pre Kinder-Secundaria – Ver seminario web (11.5 minutos)
    • Navegando por el Sistema de Educación K-12 en EE. UU. – Ver seminario web (31 minutos)
    • Oportunidades de Ayuda Financiera Universitaria para Inmigrantes – Ver seminario web (20 minutos)
    • Oportunidades Educativas para Adultos en Español –  Ver seminario web (18 minutos)
    • Oportunidades Educativas en México para Mexicanos en Ambos Países – Ver seminario web (22 minutos)

News

Undocumented Students Have the Right to a Free Education. This Is Why, Education Week, November 2024


New Immigrant Guide

Guidance from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provides basic information for new immigrants, including information about education, childcare, and schools, available in 14 languages.


Federal Guidance

U.S. Department of Education Dear Colleague Letter to Educators, School Leaders and Families: Resources for Ensuring Equal Access to Education for Immigrant Students, January 8, 2025

Educational Resources for Immigrants, Refugees, Asylees and other New Americans, U.S. Department of Education


Resources to Help Families Prepare

This resource from the American Immigration Lawyers Association outlines the rights and responsibilities of employers during ICE worksite raids

CLINIC Family Emergency Plan Resource webpage (available in Spanish)

CLINIC Family Emergency Plan Worksheet (available in Spanish)

ILRC Immigrant Preparedness Kit


Resources for Finding Trusted Immigration-Related Legal Services

The Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) provides a searchable directory of affiliates offering legal assistance to immigrant families. This tool can help families locate legal support in their area:

The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) works with a national network of trusted providers of immigration-related legal services: Directory for those and other helpful resources

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