Fostering a Safe and Inclusive Learning Environment in California's PreK-12 Schools

This toolkit was created in 2017 in response to the xenophobic climate faced by immigrants and refugees and the insecurity caused by the changing political landscape. The goal of these modules is to provide teachers with a resource to support undocumented students and students experiencing emotional distress due to their families’ immigration status. These lessons focus on (1) building community and empathy among students so they can feel safe to communicate their thoughts and feelings and (2) participating in literature-based discussions centered on key socio-emotional themes experienced by this group of students. Click below to download the lesson plans or full toolkit. You can also purchase the full toolkit at our online store.