By creating resources, offering professional development opportunities, and organizing events, CUNY-IIE works to equip educators with the tools to better support immigrant-origin students.
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Trauma-Informed Practice for Supporting Immigrant Students CTLE Course
In tthis virtual module, participants will learn how to identify possible trauma indicators in our learning communities, explore trauma-informed pedagogical practices, and come up with plans to support students.
Immigration in Early Childhood Education CTLE Course
This virtual module will equip early childhood educators in PreK-2nd grade settings with the tools and knowledge to better support our youngest students and their immigrant families.
Immigration and Education Information Sessions
CUNY-IIE provides free 90-minute information sessions for pre- and in-service educators to learn, act, and advocate for an equitable education for immigrant students and their families.
Faculty Fellows Program
This program equips faculty members with resources and scholarship that can support them in teaching in-service or pre-service educators about the intersections between immigration and education in their classes.
Translanguaging Strategies for Supporting Immigrant Students CTLE Course
This virtual module focuses on adopting translanguaging pedagogy to support immigrant-origin students in PK-12 classrooms. Earn 15 CTLE credits learning to leverage linguistic and cultural practices students bring to schools.
Trauma Informed Practice in Elementary Schools CTLE Course
This virtual module focuses on best practices for supporting immigrant-origin students in elementary classrooms. Earn 15 CTLE credits learning to identify trauma indicators, explore trauma-informed pedagogy, and support families.
Immigration and Education in Turbulent Times CTLE Course
This virtual module provides hands-on learning about historical and current immigration events and policies. Earn 15 CTLE credits while learning to create safe environments and support immigrant students academically, linguistically, and socio-emotionally.
Immigration In Elementary Schools CTLE Course
This virtual professional development module supports educators in developing stronger relationships with immigrant students and families and collaborating with community-based partners. Earn 15 CTLE credits using literature to discuss immigration.
Empowering Immigrant Students in Secondary Schools CTLE Course
This virtual module helps educators explore advocacy in schools, support immigrant-origin students with college and career access, and empower youth. Earn 15 CTLE credits while connecting with community stakeholders.
Refugees and Immigrants in Schools CTLE Course
This virtual module helps participants understand refugee and forced migrant realities to facilitate student learning in new settings. Earn 15 CTLE credits while raising awareness, understanding, empathy, and competence.
Supporting School Counselors
This professional development opportunity is designed to support counseling practices with immigrant and multilingual students in New York State.