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:

Local (Bay Area), National, State

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Guide

Movies Highlighting Undocumented Experience

Learn more about the undocumented identity through films. Check out this movie bibliography of short films and full-length movies that encapsulates challenges, joys, and everything in between associated with the undocumented experience.

Themes/topics:

Art & Empowerment

Geography:

Local (Bay Area), National, State

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Flyer

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:

Local (Bay Area), National, State

Audience:

Ally, Educator

Resource Type:

Handout

#Undocuhustle Film

Watch this short film to learn more about the #Undocuhustle and Immigrants Rising’s entrepreneurship initiatives.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship

Geography:

Local (Bay Area), National, State

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Webinar/Video

Beyond DACA Guide

Learn about options for gaining longer-term status and categories that might work for you now, or in the future. This guide is not intended as legal advice, but as an informational resource for options that could be explored further with competent, accredited legal service providers.

Themes/topics:

Law & Policy

Geography:

Local (Bay Area), National, State

Audience:

Ally, Educator

Resource Type:

Guide

Quick Guide to College Access

List of resources regarding to CA in-state tuition eligibility, financial aid, and scholarships

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

Local (Bay Area), National, State

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Flyer

Top 10 Ways to Support Undocumented Students

Concrete suggestions and specific resources educators can use to strengthen the support they provide for undocumented students

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

Local (Bay Area), National, State

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Flyer

Building Your Scholarship Essay

Theme brainstorming worksheet to help you compose your essays.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

Local (Bay Area), National, State

Audience:

Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Worksheet