Public Charge: Lesson Plan

The lesson plan teaches students how to develop their argumentative writing skills while taking a stand on a current policy issue and understanding how to influence the federal government; it contains a slide deck, case studies, a fact sheet, and a worksheet for drafting public comments.

Themes/topics:

Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Guide

Overview of Undocumented Students

Learn about what statistics show about the undocumented population, how undocumented students are defined, challenges that undocumented students have in pursing college education, and federal/state policies impacting undocumented students.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education, Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator

Resource Type:

Handout

Comparison of Benefits and Rights Based on Immigrant Status in California

Learn about public benefits and rights related to education, financial aid, and transportation based on immigration status.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education, Law & Policy

Geography:

California

Audience:

Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Flyer

Verifying Your Income for the CA Dream Act Application

Learn about the income verification process, which includes requirements for dependent and independent students.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Flyer