Resources for Colleges & Universities
This page has information for faculty/staff at higher education institutions to support DACA and Dreamer students. These toolkits and guidelines provide step-by-step directions and general information on creating a supportive campus climate.
- Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration: Updated Checklists for Campuses to Support Dreamers and Other Undocumented Campus Members
- United We Dream – Toolkit for K-12 Educators & Schools
- Immigrant Resource Legal Center – Guidance for Schools
- Immigrants Rising – DACA Toolkit for CA Educators and other Allies
- Immigrants Rising – Top 10 ways to support undocumented students
- Penn State Law – Educator’s Toolkit
- Community College Consortium for Immigrant Education – 10 things community colleges educators can do to support education success for undocumented students through DACA
- National Education Association – What's It Like to Be an Undocumented Educator?
- American Federation of Teachers – Immigration Resources
- Southern Poverty Law Center - Immigrant and Refugee Children: A Guide for Educators and School Support Staff
- Harvard Graduate School of Education – Supporting Undocumented Students
- California Charter School Association & Stanford Law School – Protecting Undocumented and Vulnerable Students
- The Education Trust (West) – Resources for Educators and Administrators
- American Council on Education – DACA Students, “Sanctuary Campuses” and Institutional or Community Assistance
- I am an Immigrant – Activation Toolkit for Higher Education during Immigrant Heritage Month (June)
- NAFSA – Take Action for Dreamers
Resources for K-12 Educators and Staff
This page has information for K-12 Educators and staff to support DACA and Dreamer students. These toolkits and guidelines provide step-by-step directions and general information on creating a supportive campus climate.
- College Corner: An new initiative designed specifically for K-12 college counselors working to support undocumented students and their families. College Corner will provide timely policy updates, targeted resources, and a professional network for counselors to collaborate and develop strategies to help undocumented students access college pathways.
- Messaging Guidance on FAFSA Data Security: This document is designed to help educators and school staff communicate clearly and confidently about the security of FAFSA information.
- K-12 Advising Guide: Supporting Undocumented Students with the College Process: Teachers and counselors at the K-12 level are crucial in the college transition process. A comprehensive advising guide for high school counselors, teachers, and higher education administrators supporting undocumented students. This guide aims to equip educators with tools and strategies to effectively advocate for and assist undocumented students.
- Education For All Campaign: A movement working to defend the right to K-12 public education for every child, no matter who they are or where they were born. Over 50 campaign partners.
- State Legislative Tracker: The State Legislative Tracker monitors pending state legislation related to driver’s license, in-state tuition, state financial aid and professional licensure. This tool tracks current proposed policies that directly impact the following populations: DACA, Undocumented, TPS, Refugees and Asylum Seekers.
- Colorín Colorado, How to Support Immigrant Students and Families: Strategies for Schools and Early Childhood Programs: a national multimedia project that offers a wealth of bilingual, research-based information, activities, and advice for educators and families of English language learners (ELLs).
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Immigrant Legal Resource Center – Immigration Resources for Teachers and Educators: the following resources may be useful to educators as they work with students, parents, and community members.
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