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Know Your Rights Resources for Educators

This section of The ILC’s Educator Resource Hub contains a curated collection of “Know Your Rights” websites, toolkits, videos and more. We’ve focused on what teachers, school administrators, educators and other school community members need to know to support students and families amidst increased immigration raids in the United States.

Below you will find three featured resources, drawn from some of our favorites, that show the breadth of resources available. Below that, you can browse or search the complete collection by keyword, resource type and student level.

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If you have any questions about this collection, feedback or a resource you think we missed, please email public.education@ilctr.org.

The information provided at the links below should not be construed as legal advice. It is for educational purposes only.

Featured Resources

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MA Rapid Response Guide for Educators of Immigrant-Origin Students

This guide, created in consultation with The Immigrant Learning Center, Re-Imagining Migration, the National Newcomer Network and many other state education experts, features practical strategies, policy ideas and more for Massachusetts-based educators who want to support immigrant students and their families.

Standing United to Protect the Rights of Immigrant Students and Their Families Toolkit

The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has created this comprehensive toolkit with multiple fact sheets, one-pagers on the rights of students in English and Spanish, a list of concrete ways to help students and examples for drafting a sanctuary policy for your school district.

Empowering Educators: Know Your Rights Webinar for Educators of Immigrant Students

This webinar from the ACLU of the District of Columbia breaks down how teachers, administrators and other school staff can protect the rights of immigrant students. It includes tips on enforcing visitor policies, protecting student data and a list of what not to do.

Search Know Your Rights Resources

You can browse or search this collection by keyword, resource type and student level.

Resources for Child Care and Early Learning Programs Serving Immigrant Families

Key tools and resources to help ECE programs support educators, families and children who are immigrants.

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Source: National Association for the Education of Young Children

MA Rapid Response Guide for Educators of Immigrant-Origin Students

Guide created in collaboration with The ILC, Re-Imagining Migration and other experts with actions Massachusetts schools can take to create or revise policies to support immigrant students

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Source: Multiple Organizations

Family Preparedness Plan Packet

A packet that breaks down how immigrants can create a family preparedness plan. Also available in Spanish.

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Source: Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)

Know Your Rights FAQ from CUNY-IIE

An FAQ for students, families and educators that answers commonly asked questions on immigration

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Source: CUNY's Initiative on Immigration and Education (IIE)

Know Your Rights Flyers

Know Your Rights flyer downloads across multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Arabic and Chinese

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Source: Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.

Guidance on Immigration Issues Impacting Higher Education

Guidance on immigration issues that would specifically impact students in higher education.

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Source: National Education Association (NEA)

Guidance on Immigration Issues from NEA

Guidance and FAQs on topics like immigration enforcement at schools, how to adapt safe zone policies, mass raids and more.

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Source: National Education Association (NEA)

What to Do if ICE Comes to Your School: 19 Resources for Teachers

A collection of vetted links from The ESL Nexus on what educators can do in the event of an immigration raid at their school

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Know Your Rights: Immigrant Students and Schools Toolkit

Toolkit to help families prepare for a potential immigration raid with tips on creating a family emergency plan and identifying community resources

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Source: National Immigration Law Center (NILC)

Know Your Rights Community Resources from the ILRC

A collection of Know Your Rights materials including printable red cards, flyers, signs and more.

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Source: Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)

Empowering Educators: Know Your Rights Webinar

A webinar that provides guidance and resources to ensure schools meet the legal responsibilities involved with supporting students.

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Source: ACLU of the District of Columbia

Immigration ICE Raids: Resources for Educators and Advocates

A collection of links, including articles, reports, toolkits and infographics, to help educators support youth and families in the event of an ICE raid.

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Source: American Federation of Teachers (AFT)

AFT’s 15 Ways to Start Protecting Students and Families

A one-pager of 15 ways to start protecting immigrant students and families at your school. Available in English and Spanish.

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Source: American Federation of Teachers

Standing United to Protect the Rights of Immigrant Students and Their Families Toolkit

A toolkit from the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) with practical tips, one-pagers, sample proposals and more for teachers and educators who want to protect immigrant students and families

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ICE Online Detainee Locator System

A tracker by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to search for people in ICE custody.

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Source: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Lawyers for Civil Rights Legal Resources

Resource list from Boston-based law firm Lawyers for Civil Rights that includes flyers and one-pagers in multiple languages

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Source: Lawyers for Civil Rights

Know Your Rights for K-12 Schools & Educators On-Demand Training

This on-demand training from the MIRA Coalition briefs educators on immigration law and how to support students in the classroom. There are resources for both Massachusetts and nationwide educators.

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Source: Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition

Know Your Rights: A Resource

A collection of flyers that explain your rights in multiple language, including English, Haitian Creole and Arabic

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Source: Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.

Back To School Resources for Immigrant Families

A video series from the MIRA Coalition on family preparedness for immigrant families. Available in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.

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Source: Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition