District Resources and Responses: Supporting Immigrant Students
School districts can do a number of things to support immigrant families in their community such as communicating with families and providing updated information for school personnel. Here are some examples of steps that school districts around the country have taken to help their families.
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State and District Responses
- Virginia State Superintendent Memo Providing Guidance Regarding on School District Responsibilities and Actions Under the Law in Reference to Immigration
- Los Angeles School District Resource Website: We Are One
- Boston Public Schools: We Dream Together Website - Resources for Supporting Immigrant Students and Families
- Denver Public Schools: Bilingual Immigration FAQ from 11/14/16: These FAQs were issued by Denver Public Schools on Nov. 14, 2016. While some questions relate directly to Denver policies, much of the information is relevant to public schools nationwide and can be used as reference for similar documents. The document is available English, Spanish, Arabic, and Vietnamese.
- New York City Department of Education's Chancellor Letter and Immigration FAQ in 10 languages (NYC Department of Education website)
- Des Moines Public Schools Statement
- Ann Arbor, MI Public Schools Statement
- Portland, OR Public Schools: Supporting Immigrant Families Resource Page and Resolution
- Dallas ISD: Welcoming and Protective Schools
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