This course, free and open to educators throughout New York State, will explore the complexities of immigration and give participants time to reflect on existing practices and identify ways to strengthen supports for immigrant students and families. Participants will explore ways to create a safe and welcoming environment, and to support immigrant students academically, linguistically and socio-emotionally.

Join the New York for All and Dignity not Detention campaigns to demand that the NY State Legislature pass two bills to help protect and defend immigrant New Yorkers. The Interfaith Center of NY writes that attacks against immigrant communities are escalating by the day and points to the need for legislation to help protect our neighbors.

This course, free and open to educators throughout New York State, will help educators explore and identify what advocacy can look like in schools and classrooms, learn ways to help immigrant access college and career resources, and understand how to empower immigrant youth in and out of school. Registration closes May 1.