The NYSYLC is the first undocumented youth led , membership based, organization that empowers immigrant youth to stop being afraid due to their immigration status and challenge the broken immigration system through leadership development, grassroots organizing, educational advancement , and a safe space for self-expression. We are a volunteer run organization.
Youth can join a Dream Team. ◦ High School Dream Teams ◦ Campus Dream Teams ◦ Private/State College Dream Teams Contact info@nysylc.org for more questions.
What issues/ challenges/ misconceptions are portrayed with this scenario? How would you address issues/ challenges/ misconceptions with students, school staff, individually, in the community? Explain a brief action plan that you, your school community, staff can take on.
Laila , is an honor’s student who confided in you and told you she is undocumented. She told you very sadly that the school college counselor had told her during the college access presentation that since she was illegal she would not be able to attend college and that it was better for her to go back to her country. Her grades have dropped drastically. Her friend has told you that Laila is constantly crying. You fear she is going through depression. What issues/ challenges/ misconceptions are portrayed with this scenario? How would you address issues/ challenges/ misconceptions with students, school staff, individually, in the community? Explain a brief action plan that you, your school community, staff can take on.
Oumar is 19 years old. He has told you he is planning to leave high school and just take the GED so he can start working as soon as possible to help his family. His average is 75. He says that his family have told him college is very expensive and not an option for him due to his immigration status as an “illegal” in this country. What issues/ challenges/ misconceptions are portrayed with this scenario? How would you address issues/ challenges/ misconceptions with students, school staff, individually, in the community? Explain a brief action plan that you, your school community, staff can take on.
Xiu Ling was absent to school/ your program for more than a week. You try finding out what is happening but calling her house proves unsuccessful. When she comes back to school she seems absent minded and withdrawn from all activities. Her mom comes ones afternoon and tells you their asylee case has been denied and that the family recently received a removal order. What issues/ challenges/ misconceptions are portrayed with this scenario? How would you address issues/ challenges/ misconceptions with students, school staff, individually, in the community? Explain a brief action plan that you, your school community, staff can take on.
You are walking back to your classroom/office when you see a group of young teenagers in the hallway speaking to each other. One of them starts taunting Joe saying “You illegal, go back home! You illegal Mexican go back home!” the other boys are laughing. Joe does not say anything and shyly smiles too. What issues/ challenges/ misconceptions are portrayed with this scenario? How would you address issues/ challenges/ misconceptions with students, school staff, individually, in the community? Explain a brief action plan that you, your school community, staff can take on.
Drop the “I” word instead use words as undocumented and unauthorized. Help change the immigration discourse. Be open-minded Support federal/state/city-based legislation, such as the DREAM Act, the NY Dream Act, etc. Stay informed. Sign up to receive our newsletters! Identify scholarships that don’t require citizenship/legal residency, i.e. NYSYLC Awards Program Donate to the NYSYLC Scholarship Fund!
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