A Framework for Immigrant Liaisons

This guide includes a description of the pilot program, examples of the work done, and how that work was supported by the New York State Youth Leadership Council (NYSYLC) through monthly meetings and a youth fellowship.

This guide also includes recommendations for schools that want to create their own immigrant liaison position, particularly regarding hiring and funding, with a priority placed on hiring immigrants and especially non-citizens. 

This guide has not been reviewed by the New York State Education Department.

ImmLiaison

Immigrant Liaison also known as "ImmLiaison" was created through CUNY-IIE's collaboration with the New York State Youth Leadership Council (NYSYLC) and its educator team, Teach Dream, to start the first immigrant liaison program in New York. The purpose of this work was to create Immigrant Liaison positions across New York City schools to support the needs of immigrant students, families, and caregivers across the state, especially those who are undocumented.

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