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SUMMARY:Orientaciones Legales\, May 21
DESCRIPTION:Únete a nuestro taller y aprende qué hacer si tiene un encuentro con los agentes de ICE (la migra) y cómo hacer un plan familiar para situaciones de emergencia. Aprende sobre recursos comunitarios y recursos para navegar el proceso de inmigración. Por favor\, utiliza el código QR para registrarte antes de que comience la presentación. Proporcionada por: I-ARC y el Department of State Office for New Americans.
URL:https://ulsterimmigrantdefensenetwork.org/event/orientaciones-legales-2/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)
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SUMMARY:Program for educators
DESCRIPTION:On three consecutive Wednesdays participants will focus on best practices for supporting immigrant students in elementary classrooms. Learn to identify possible trauma\, explore trauma-informed pedagogical practices\, and come up with plans to support students and their families. All elementary educators welcome: social workers\, paraprofessionals\, teachers\, school leaders\, and others. \nThe module includes a 1-hour assignment prior to the start of the course (found at the end of this registration form)\, 7.5 mandatory hours of synchronous sessions\, and an additional 6.5 hours of asynchronous small group and independent work. Free and open to educators throughout New York State. Registration closes May 1. \nInstructor: Ashley Busone Rodríguez is a third grade teacher in an integrated co-teaching classroom at Dos Puentes Elementary School\, a dual language school in the Washington Heights\, New York City. She earned an M.A. in Bilingual Education from The City College of New York. \nAshley previously taught English for Speakers of Other Languages for adults and teenagers in Harlem\, Boston\, Santiago de Chile\, and Morogoro\, Tanzania. She has co-authored articles and curricula related to translanguaging\, immigration\, popular education\, and indigenous language education.
URL:https://ulsterimmigrantdefensenetwork.org/event/173514/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T180000
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SUMMARY:Program for educators
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe class will meet three consecutive Tuesdays and includes a 1-hour assignment prior to the start of the course (found at the end of this registration form)\, 7.5 mandatory hours of synchronous sessions\, and an additional 6.5 hours of asynchronous small group and independent work. \nIn a political climate that threatens immigrant communities\, this course will provide opportunities for secondary educators to discuss key issues and find ways to connect with community members in order to identify the concrete actions they can take to support students and families. \nInstructor: Sunisa Nuonsy is a graduate of  public schools and has been teaching 11th and 12th grade English Language Arts at the International High School in Brooklyn for nine years. She is also an ambassador with CUNY’s Initiative on Emergent Bilinguals. \nBorn in a refugee camp in Thailand to Lao parents\, she and her family were resettled in upstate New York following the Vietnam War just after she turned one. Her interest in language\, particularly “translanguaging” and home languages\, has led her to the Graduate Center at CUNY\, where she hopes to contribute years of progressive\, critical\, and transformative educational experiences to the project.
URL:https://ulsterimmigrantdefensenetwork.org/event/173509/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T123000
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SUMMARY:Rally for Immigrant Justice
DESCRIPTION:Join New York for All and Dignity not Detention 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 this legislation to help protect our neighbors. \nThe New York for All Act will prohibit local and state agencies from colluding with ICE and the Dignity not Detention Act will prevent local jails from contracting with ICE to increase detention capacity. \nDownload flyer. More questions? Email Linda Flor (linda@immdefense.org)\, NY4All Coalition\, or Rosa  (rosac@bronxdefenders.org)\, Dignity not Detention.
URL:https://ulsterimmigrantdefensenetwork.org/event/rally-for-immigrant-justice/
LOCATION:New York State Capitol Building\, State St. & Washington Ave\, Albany\, NY\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NY For all Coalition":MAILTO:linda@immdefense.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T232638
CREATED:20250505T191544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T191715Z
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SUMMARY:Borderland/The Line Within
DESCRIPTION:If you missed the benefit showing of  Borderland/The Line Within\, you can catch it  at Upstate Films in  Rhinebeck followed by conversation with director Pamela Yates and producer Paco de Onis. In English and Spanish with subtitles.
URL:https://ulsterimmigrantdefensenetwork.org/event/173738/
LOCATION:Upstate Films\, 6415 Montgomery Street\, Rhinebeck\, NY\, 12572\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T200000
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SUMMARY:Yoga benefit for UIDN
DESCRIPTION:A festive evening of live music and mantra. Kirtan is an ancient yoga practice using call-and-response singing of simple mantras that calm the mind\, open the heart\, and connect participants through song. All are welcome — seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers. Download the flyer and use QR code to register.
URL:https://ulsterimmigrantdefensenetwork.org/event/yoga-benefit-for-uidn/
LOCATION:Senate Garage\, 4 Front Street\, Kingston\, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T224506Z
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SUMMARY:Program for educators
DESCRIPTION: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. Registration closes May 1. \nOn three consecutive Thursdays there will be hands-on opportunities to learn about historical and current immigration events and policies and their impact on schools. The module includes a 1-hour assignment prior to the start of the course (found at the end of this registration form)\, 7.5 mandatory hours of synchronous sessions\, and an additional 6.5 hours of asynchronous small group and independent work. \nInstructor: Aminata Diop\, Ph.D. is chief of staff and director of administrative services at Mount Sinai’s Icahn School of Medicine. She holds a Ph.D. in Urban Education at the CUNY Graduate Center. Her research addresses the culture\, language\, and social identity of immigrant youth. \nHer dissertation focused on immigrant students from African descent\, transnational mothering\, and integration experiences of transnationalized children to illuminate how the increase of the immigrant population in the U.S. complicates dominant ideologies of nationalism and mainstream perceptions of normal family structures. \n 
URL:https://ulsterimmigrantdefensenetwork.org/event/173498/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T232638
CREATED:20250317T153318Z
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SUMMARY:Spanish-Language Support Community (Wednesdays)
DESCRIPTION:This group is for parents and caregivers of teens and young adults experiencing or dealing with substance use. These weekly meetings in Spanish are facilitated by trained bilingual specialists who will share guidance. Get more information here. Register free here. Questions? Email Yoyce Gerónimo Galván. Sponsored by the Partnership to End Addiction.
URL:https://ulsterimmigrantdefensenetwork.org/event/spanish-language-support-community-tuesdays/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T232638
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SUMMARY:Orientaciones Legales
DESCRIPTION:Únete a nuestro taller y aprende qué hacer si tiene un encuentro con los agentes de ICE (la migra) y cómo hacer un plan familiar para situaciones de emergencia. Aprende sobre recursos comunitarios y recursos para navegar el proceso de inmigración. Por favor\, utiliza el código QR para registrarte antes de que comience la presentación. Proporcionada por: I-ARC y el Department of State Office for New Americans.
URL:https://ulsterimmigrantdefensenetwork.org/event/orientaciones-legales/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T232638
CREATED:20250317T153451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T224914Z
UID:173169-1746043200-1746046800@ulsterimmigrantdefensenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Spanish-Language Support Community (Wednesdays)
DESCRIPTION:This group is for parents and caregivers of teens and young adults experiencing or dealing with substance use. These weekly meetings in Spanish are facilitated by trained bilingual specialists who will share guidance. Get more information here. Register free here. Questions? Email Yoyce Gerónimo Galván. Sponsored by the Partnership to End Addiction.
URL:https://ulsterimmigrantdefensenetwork.org/event/spanish-language-support-community-tuesdays-2/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T232638
CREATED:20250423T224315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T224315Z
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SUMMARY:The Unauthorized Practice of Law
DESCRIPTION:What’s the difference between giving friendly advice and the unauthorized practice of law? Join the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) to understand why this distinction is essential. Through real-world case studies and discussion\, participants will gain practical insights to navigate legal boundaries confidently. The session will be led by Yael Ben Tov\, JD\, director of training & technical assistance NYIC. \n\nRegistration will close Friday\, April 25\, 5pm. The program is free to staff and volunteers of New York-based nonprofit groups thanks to funding from the NYS Office for New Americans. Private attorneys: $50. Government employees: $40. \n  \n 
URL:https://ulsterimmigrantdefensenetwork.org/event/the-unauthorized-practice-of-law/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T232638
CREATED:20250423T223502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T223502Z
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SUMMARY:Immigrant Eligibility for Public Benefits
DESCRIPTION:Join the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) for an in-depth training on navigating public benefits for immigrants in New York State. The training is intended for staff and volunteers of NY-based non-profit groups. Using a chart developed by NYIC\, The Legal Aid Society\, and the Empire Justice Center\, learn to determine benefit eligibility. Monica Tulchinsky\, senior director of programs\, NYIC\, will lead the session. \n\nRegistration will close Sunday\, April 27\, 5pm. The program is free thanks to funding from the NYS Office for New Americans.
URL:https://ulsterimmigrantdefensenetwork.org/event/immigrant-eligibility-for-public-benefits/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T232638
CREATED:20250323T154753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T144217Z
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SUMMARY:Emergency Planning for Undocumented Parents
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ulsterimmigrantdefensenetwork.org/event/emergency-planning-for-undocumented-parents/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T232638
CREATED:20250321T152912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T153810Z
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SUMMARY:SUPPORTING MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS
DESCRIPTION:Six Wednesdays: April 9\, 23\, & 30 and May 7\, 14\, & 21 | 4:00-6:30 pm\, SUNY New Paltz\, Old Main Building | 15 CTLE* | No fee \n Hudson Valley Writing Project (HVWP) and the Mid-Hudson Teacher Center (MHTC) offer a professional development series designed for kindergarten to grade 12 teachers in all subject areas. In six sessions\, experienced teachers will share powerful practices for teaching multilingual learners (MLLs) that help students to develop new skills and confidence to express their ideas in speaking and writing. \nEach meeting will include an experiential workshop introducing literacy strategies that engage students and offer particular support to MLLs. Presenters will share culturally relevant practices and strength-based approaches they use in their own classrooms. Participants also will examine and discuss samples of student work and time will be provided to plan how to incorporate new practices into your classrooms. \nHVWP facilitator Sarah Wheeler will open and close each meeting\, linking the sessions together by offering readings and short prompts for writing and discussion to guide us as we reflect on and integrate our experiences\, developing new understanding together. \n*HVWP and MHTC are NYSED-approved sponsors of CTLE. This workshop satisfies the requirement for professional development addressing the needs of English language learners. Participants may document 15 CTLE hours.
URL:https://ulsterimmigrantdefensenetwork.org/event/supporting-multilingual-learners/
LOCATION:SUNY New Paltz\, Old Main Building\, New Paltz\, 12561\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hudson Valley Writing Project":MAILTO:hvwp@newpaltz.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T232638
CREATED:20250326T143236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T143916Z
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SUMMARY:We Protect Us: Defending Education in a Time of Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Three nationally recognized legal experts will open the webinar. In the second part leading organizers and educators will describe action they are taking to defend schools\, communities\, & students including Tabitha Sookdeo\, ED\, CT Students for a Dream on how immigrant students are defending their schools and communities.
URL:https://ulsterimmigrantdefensenetwork.org/event/we-protect-us-defending-education-in-a-time-of-crisis/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rethinking Schools":MAILTO:marketing@rethinkingschools.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T232638
CREATED:20250310T223000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T225340Z
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SUMMARY:Allies Update: Immigrant Rights
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Liz Estes\, UIDN board member\, and pastor\, Old Dutch Church\, Kingston\, will give an overview of executive orders and ICE actions\, review constitutional rights\, share community support options\, and consider how everyone can help. This is designed for allies and will be English only.
URL:https://ulsterimmigrantdefensenetwork.org/event/allies-update-immigrant-rights/
LOCATION:Saint John’s Reformed Church\, 126 Old Post Rd North\, Red Hook\, NY\, 12571\, United States
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