California High School Educator Webinar Series

Themes/Topics: Higher Education

Geography: California

Audience: Educator

This webinar series is designed to ensure that educators have the most up-to-date tools and resources necessary to support undocumented high school students in California. See the list of recorded webinars below.


Webinar 1: Empowering Undocumented Students to go to College

Educators are critical in helping undocumented students realize their full potential! This presentation is an overview of the basic information an educator needs to know to support Undocumented Students. We will review best practices, DACA updates, financial aid, and key Immigrants Rising resources.

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Webinar 2: Financial Aid for Undocumented Students

Many factors keep undocumented students from receiving all the money they are eligible for to afford college. Join this webinar to find out more about ways to remedy the common roadblocks post-March 2nd, and ensure undocumented students receive all the money they are eligible for.

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Webinar 3: Legal Solutions for Undocumented Students

1 in 5 people who have used Immigrants Rising’s Immigration Legal Intake Service have found a solution that could lead to permanent lawful status. This presentation offers an overview of all immigration policies that could benefit undocumented young people living in the U.S.

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Webinar 4: Empowering Undocumented Students to Lead

Undocumented students ​are​ ​uniquely​ positioned ​to​ ​lead​ ​the​ ​way​ ​in designing​ ​and​ ​implementing ​solutions​ in their school. Many students begin to discover their leadership skills while in high school. Join this webinar to find out more about how to empower undocumented students to lead the way at their high school.

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Webinar 5: Creating Emotional and Mental Wellbeing Spaces

As educators we have a responsibility to support students in achieving their goals, whether they be academic or personal. This can include supporting them in their emotional well being. In this training module, you will understand the root of the fear that undocumented students experience, and will be introduced to key practices to support students to thrive alongside their fear.

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Webinar 6: Keeping Undocumented Students Safe

Undocumented students face fear for their own and their family’s safety, but there are proven strategies that can help make schools welcoming, supportive, and safe environments. In this webinar, we will introduce educators to safety measures and institutional practices that increase high school attendance and college enrollment while protecting student safety.

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Webinar 7: Paid Opportunities Regardless of Immigration Status

Immigrants are already a vibrant force in the U.S. economy and have the potential to contribute much more. This training module will provide educators with information on how students can engage in career training and paid opportunities regardless of their immigration status.

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Additional Resources: Webinar Slides


**UndocuAlly Certificates mentioned in the webinars are only available to live webinar attendees.

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