Diversity and Culturally Responsive Teaching
Diversity and Culturally Responsive Teaching
Understanding and valuing your immigrant students’ lives and cultures can help foster a sense of belonging, ensure that all students feel respected and increase openness to learning. The ILC Public Education Institute has compiled these resources to help you develop and maintain a culturally responsive, asset-based teaching practice. Search below or use the “Browse” tab to explore a list of all available options.
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2023 Immigrant Student Success Toolkit
Resources and strategies from the 2023 Immigrant Student Success conference
Best 15 Books about Immigration for Students
Recommended books to diversify your classroom library or summer reading list with stories of the immigrant experience
Sociology of Immigration, Part 1
Classic sociological frameworks and theories for understanding what happens when people come to a new society
2022 Immigrant Student Success Toolkit
Resources and highlights from the 2022 Immigrant Student Success conference
Sociology of Immigration, Part 2
Sociological frameworks for immigration and research about Latino school experiences
Three Things Teachers Can Do To Support Immigrant Students
Tips, strategies and links to resources for educators who would like to better support their immigrant students
Generation Z, Diversity and Fake News
Tips and strategies for giving students culturally competent support, even where race and immigration are contentious topics
What Does it Mean to Be a Black Immigrant in the United States?
Learn about the growing Black immigrant population, the bias they face in education and ways educators can offer support
Drawing Support: Activities for Children to Support Immigrants and Essential Workers
Coloring pages and discussion starters to guide conversations with children about newcomers and the COVID-19 pandemic
Five Things Teachers Can Do to Support Immigrant Students (2020 Immigrant Student Success Toolkit)
Toolkit for supporting immigrant students, from strategies for addressing trauma to telling stories to build knowledge
Developing Critical Consciousness: Five Things Teachers Can Do
Fifteen minute video on identifying forms of oppression in the classroom and taking action to create a more equitable space
Creating Welcoming Classrooms: How Understanding the Concept of Implicit Bias Can Strengthen Your Teaching
Introduction to implicit bias, strategies for combatting it in the classroom, and links to videos and resources for learning more
Professional Development Module: Immigration in Elementary Schools
Develop stronger relationships with immigrant students and families, use literature to teach about immigration, and more
Building Diverse, Culturally Responsive Text Sets
Guide to developing a collection of culturally responsive books about immigration, with examples
Data: Multicultural Picture Books
Live data charts examining the disparities in representation of BIPOC in current multicultural children's picture books.
Professional Development Module: Immigration in Secondary Schools
Create a supportive school environment, learn federal and NY state's college access and financial aid policies, facilitate youth empowerment activities
Professional Development Module: Refugees and Immigrants in Schools
Learn about refugees, engage families, identify and assist students needing support from traumatic experiences, storytelling and more
Professional Development Module: Key Immigration Issues
Professional development module helping educators understand contemporary immigration policies and issues
Welcoming Week Toolkit
Toolkit designed for adult educators who are interested in building more inclusive classrooms and communities
Learning For Justice: Immigration
Tell complex stories about immigration and find strategies for serving immigrant students and families
Create a Welcoming Classroom
A wealth of resources, articles and videos about creating welcoming classrooms for English language learners
A Culturally Responsive Guide to Fostering the Inclusion of Immigrant Origin Students
Free guide with insights, research and evidence-based practices from scholars of education, youth development and language education
ELL Shifting to an Asset-Based Paradigm
This issue of Voices in Urban Education focuses on English language learners as bicultural, bilingual leaders of the future
Reflections from Teachers of Culturally Diverse Children
Article describing common misconceptions about culturally diverse students and suggestions for how teachers can develop cultural competence
Multicultural Learning
Set of resources (including teacher case studies and reflective activities) about multicultural education in the classroom
Culturally Responsive Teaching Checklist
Checklist and visual to support teachers in reflection and self-assessment
Teaching for Change
Professional development, publications and parent organizing programs with direct connections to real world issues
How Can Schools Best Support Immigrant Students?
Interview with author of Portraits of Promise sharing perspectives of successful immigrant students from across the US
Talking to Kids about Asian American Identity & Racism
Tools for having conversations with kids about their own identity and understanding the complex dimensions of racism
Children of Immigrants Webinar Series
Recorded webinar series sharing research relating to the early learning and development needs of children in immigrant families
UnderstandingPrejudice.org
Collection of resources and activities on prejudice, discrimination, multiculturalism and diversity
Re-imagining Migration Learning Arc
Research-based, comprehensive and actionable set of principles designed to prepare educators and institutions to respond to changing demographics
Anti-Bias Education
Webinars, lesson plans and additional resources that teach young people to embrace diversity and stand up to bias
Teaching Early Grade Literacy to Migrant Children from Central America and the Dominican Republic: A Culturally Relevant Pedagogy-Based Guide
Recommendations for culturally relevant pedagogy on early grade literacy for children from Central America and the Caribbean
Supporting Immigrants in Schools
Four-part video series and resource guide for creating safe and welcoming environments for immigrant students and families
Book List: Immigrant/Refugee
Selection of books about immigrants and refugees that includes varied racial/cultural representation and a focus on #OwnVoices
Inspiring English Language Learners
Bilingual English/Spanish blog by a high school ESOL teacher
Books That Explore the Refugee Experience
List of books for all grade levels on the experiences of refugees around the world
Books Matter: Children’s Literature
Book lists for various ages to bring challenging topics and diverse perspectives into the classroom
| Title | Description | Tags | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Immigrant Student Success Toolkit | Resources and strategies from the 2023 Immigrant Student Success conference | toolkit, elementary school, high school, middle school | The Immigrant Learning Center |
| Sociology of Immigration, Part 1 | Classic sociological frameworks and theories for understanding what happens when people come to a new society | elementary school, middle school, high school, video | The Immigrant Learning Center |
| Sociology of Immigration, Part 2 | Sociological frameworks for immigration and research about Latino school experiences | elementary school, middle school, high school, video | The Immigrant Learning Center |
| Creating Welcoming Classrooms: How Understanding the Concept of Implicit Bias Can Strengthen Your Teaching | Introduction to implicit bias, strategies for combatting it in the classroom, and links to videos and resources for learning more | adult and higher education, article/report, early childhood, elementary school, high school, middle school | The Immigrant Learning Center |
| 2022 Immigrant Student Success Toolkit | Resources and highlights from the 2022 Immigrant Student Success conference | toolkit, elementary school, high school, middle school | The Immigrant Learning Center |
| Three Things Teachers Can Do To Support Immigrant Students | Tips, strategies and links to resources for educators who would like to better support their immigrant students | adult and higher education, early childhood, elementary school, high school, middle school, toolkit | The Immigrant Learning Center |
| Generation Z, Diversity and Fake News | Tips and strategies for giving students culturally competent support, even where race and immigration are contentious topics | adult and higher education, article/report, early childhood, elementary school, high school, middle school | The Immigrant Learning Center |
| What Does it Mean to Be a Black Immigrant in the United States? | Learn about the growing Black immigrant population, the bias they face in education and ways educators can offer support | blog, elementary school, high school, middle school | The Immigrant Learning Center |
| Best 15 Books about Immigration for Students | Recommended books to diversify your classroom library or summer reading list with stories of the immigrant experience | blog, book list, early childhood, elementary school, high school, middle school | The Immigrant Learning Center |
| Drawing Support: Activities for Children to Support Immigrants and Essential Workers | Coloring pages and discussion starters to guide conversations with children about newcomers and the COVID-19 pandemic | activity, early childhood, elementary school, middle school | The Immigrant Learning Center |
| Five Things Teachers Can Do to Support Immigrant Students (2020 Immigrant Student Success Toolkit) | Toolkit for supporting immigrant students, from strategies for addressing trauma to telling stories to build knowledge | adult and higher education, early childhood, elementary school, high school, middle school, toolkit | The Immigrant Learning Center |
| Developing Critical Consciousness: Five Things Teachers Can Do | Fifteen minute video on identifying forms of oppression in the classroom and taking action to create a more equitable space | adult and higher education, early childhood, elementary school, high school, middle school, video | The Immigrant Learning Center |
| Professional Development Module: Immigration in Elementary Schools | Develop stronger relationships with immigrant students and families, use literature to teach about immigration, and more | elementary school, on-demand learning | CUNY Initiative on Immigration and Education |
| Professional Development Module: Immigration in Secondary Schools | Create a supportive school environment, learn federal and NY state’s college access and financial aid policies, facilitate youth empowerment activities | high school, middle school, on-demand learning | CUNY Initiative on Immigration and Education |
| Professional Development Module: Refugees and Immigrants in Schools | Learn about refugees, engage families, identify and assist students needing support from traumatic experiences, storytelling and more | elementary school, high school, middle school, on-demand learning | CUNY Initiative on Immigration and Education |
| Books That Explore the Refugee Experience | List of books for all grade levels on the experiences of refugees around the world | book list, elementary school, high school, middle school | Edutopia |
| Data: Multicultural Picture Books | Live data charts examining the disparities in representation of BIPOC in current multicultural children’s picture books. | website, early childhood, elementary school | Diverse Book Finder |
| Professional Development Module: Key Immigration Issues | Professional development module helping educators understand contemporary immigration policies and issues | article/report, elementary school, high school, middle school, on-demand learning | CUNY Initiative on Immigration & Education |
| Welcoming Week Toolkit | Toolkit designed for adult educators who are interested in building more inclusive classrooms and communities | adult and higher education, community organization, toolkit | Welcoming America |
| Learning For Justice: Immigration | Tell complex stories about immigration and find strategies for serving immigrant students and families | elementary school, high school, middle school, website | Learning for Justice |
| Create a Welcoming Classroom | A wealth of resources, articles and videos about creating welcoming classrooms for English language learners | elementary school, high school, middle school, website | Colorín Colorado |
| A Culturally Responsive Guide to Fostering the Inclusion of Immigrant Origin Students | Free guide with insights, research and evidence-based practices from scholars of education, youth development and language education | early childhood, elementary school, high school, middle school, website | Re-Imagining Migration |
| ELL Shifting to an Asset-Based Paradigm | This issue of Voices in Urban Education focuses on English language learners as bicultural, bilingual leaders of the future | article/report, early childhood, elementary school, high school, middle school | Annenberg Institute for School Reform |
| Reflections from Teachers of Culturally Diverse Children | Article describing common misconceptions about culturally diverse students and suggestions for how teachers can develop cultural competence | article/report, early childhood, elementary school, high school, middle school | Dr. Michaela W. Colombo, Beyond the Journal |
| Multicultural Learning | Set of resources (including teacher case studies and reflective activities) about multicultural education in the classroom | early childhood, elementary school, high school, middle school, website | The National Association for Multicultural Education |
| Culturally Responsive Teaching Checklist | Checklist and visual to support teachers in reflection and self-assessment | early childhood, elementary school, high school, middle school, website | Re-Imagining Migration |
| Books Matter: Children’s Literature | Book lists for various ages to bring challenging topics and diverse perspectives into the classroom | book list, elementary school, high school, middle school, website | Anti-Defamation League |
| Teaching for Change | Professional development, publications and parent organizing programs with direct connections to real world issues | early childhood, elementary school, high school, middle school, website | Teaching for Change |
| How Can Schools Best Support Immigrant Students? | Interview with author of Portraits of Promise sharing perspectives of successful immigrant students from across the US | elementary school, high school, middle school, podcast | Dr. Michael Sadowski, Harvard Education Press |
| Talking to Kids about Asian American Identity & Racism | Tools for having conversations with kids about their own identity and understanding the complex dimensions of racism | article/report, elementary school, high school, middle school, website | Immigrant History Initiative |
| Children of Immigrants Webinar Series | Recorded webinar series sharing research relating to the early learning and development needs of children in immigrant families | early childhood, elementary school, high school, middle school, website | Foundation for Child Development |
| UnderstandingPrejudice.org | Collection of resources and activities on prejudice, discrimination, multiculturalism and diversity | elementary school, high school, middle school, website | UnderstandingPrejudice.org |
| Re-imagining Migration Learning Arc | Research-based, comprehensive and actionable set of principles designed to prepare educators and institutions to respond to changing demographics | elementary school, high school, middle school, website | Veronica Boix Mansilla, Re-Imagining Migration |
| Anti-Bias Education | Webinars, lesson plans and additional resources that teach young people to embrace diversity and stand up to bias | elementary school, high school, middle school, website | Anti-Defamation League |
| Teaching Early Grade Literacy to Migrant Children from Central America and the Dominican Republic: A Culturally Relevant Pedagogy-Based Guide | Recommendations for culturally relevant pedagogy on early grade literacy for children from Central America and the Caribbean | article/report, elementary school | Alex Bonilla Jarquín, Natalia Guzmán Taveras, & Rafael Meza Duriez, The Institute of Latin American Studies at Columbia University |
| Supporting Immigrants in Schools | Four-part video series and resource guide for creating safe and welcoming environments for immigrant students and families | elementary school, high school, lesson plan, middle school, video, website | CUNY Initiative on Immigration & Education |
| Book List: Immigrant/Refugee | Selection of books about immigrants and refugees that includes varied racial/cultural representation and a focus on #OwnVoices | website, early childhood, elementary school | Diverse Book Finder |
| Inspiring English Language Learners | Bilingual English/Spanish blog by a high school ESOL teacher | blog, elementary school, high school, middle school | Emily Francis |
| Building Diverse, Culturally Responsive Text Sets | Guide to developing a collection of culturally responsive books about immigration, with examples | early childhood, elementary school, middle school, high school, website, book list | Re-Imagining Migration |