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IMMIGRATION RESOURCES & SUPPORT

To ensure that LAEP staff feel prepared to offer appropriate support to the families we serve, we have curated a list of resources. These resources are designed to equip our staff with the knowledge and tools they need to effectively address the diverse needs of our community.

This page will be updated frequently as we gather information from our trusted partners and team members.

Traducción de video en español: A nuestros Educadores y familias que han sido afectadas por recientes órdenes ejecutivas, incluyendo aquellas relacionadas con la inmigración, por favor sepan que LAEP está con ustedes. El compromiso de LAEP con la equidad educativa y el bienestar permanece firme para todos. Reconocemos el impacto significativo y el efecto que estos eventos tienen en la salud mental, la asistencia y el bienestar general de los estudiantes y las comunidades. También hemos aprendido de experiencias anteriores que este tipo de incertidumbre es difícil para todos los involucrados en el sistema educativo. Por lo tanto, como su socio en educación, LAEP sigue comprometido a brindar apoyo y recursos. Nuestro equipo ha estado trabajando con nuestros socios para recopilar recursos sobre derechos de inmigración, leyes y políticas, organización comunitaria y formas de involucrarse localmente, enseñanza y aprendizaje culturalmente receptivos en esta era y salud mental y bienestar. Por favor sepan que estamos aquí para ustedes y estamos aquí para apoyarlos en la navegación de estos desafíos. Para acceder a los recursos disponibles, visite laep.org.

EDUCATION POLICY

  1. LAUSD “We Are One” Estamos Unidos
  2. Safe Schools for Immigrant Students
  3. K-12 Guidance
  4. Higher Education Guidance
  5. For Teachers/Leaders: Safe Schools for Immigrant Students (AB699 Toolkit)
  6. EDSOURCE: Immigrant Student Rights in California
  7. 10 Strategies for Schools – Childrens Impacted by ICE Raids
  8. Standford Law School – Protecting Undocumented Students
  9. (VIDEO) Case: States Cannot Deny Students a Free Public Education Based on Immigration Status

IMMIGRATION RIGHTS, LAWS, & POLICY

  1. (VIDEOS) We Have Rights
  2. (IG VIDEO) United We Dream “Know Your Rights”
  3. RED CARDS: How to Use
  4. RED CARDS: Free Download (ENG) (SPN)
  5. RED CARDS: Order & Pay $55
  6. Immigrant Legal Resource Center: Know Your Rights
  7. LA Public Librrary: Know Your Rights
  8. LA County of Immigrant Affairs: Know Your Rights Toolkit
  9. LA County of Immigrant Affairs: Know Your Rights Pamphlet/ “Ready Pocket Card”
  10. Family & Community Recovery Guide
  11. Rapid Response Legal Resource Hotline – Immigrant Defenders Law Center (not legal advice)
  12. National Immigration Legal Services – Directory
  13. CHIRLA: Deportation Defense Link
  14. CARECEN: Deportation Defense
  15. ACLU: Immigrants Rights
  16. San Bernardino & Riverside Counties – Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice: HOTLINE (909)361-4588
  17. Step-by-Step Family Preparedness Plan
  18. Protecting Assets & Child Custody in Face of Deportation
  19. Protect Yourself from Immigration Fraud
  20. List: Legal Assistance Directory (CA)
  21. Quality Start Los Angeles Resource List

MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS

  1. DHS – LA COUNTY: LA Health Service
  2. LAUSD WellnessCenters
  3. LAUSD “We Are One” (Page 19)

LGBTQIA SUPPORT

  1. LAUSD – “We Are One” (Page 30)
  2. LGBT – Immigrant Legal Resource Center
  3. LGBTQ Funders
  4. ID Document Center
  5. Working for Intersectional Justice and LGBTQ+ Community
  6. Executive Orders Impacting the LGBTQ Community
  7. LGBTQ Resources for Well-Being
  8. ACLU: Transgender Rights

FINDING JOY

  1. Article: Finding Joy in a Chaotic World
  2. Article: Finding Hope and Light: My Immigration Story

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LaCora Stephens

Marketing and Communications

LaCora is a seasoned communications professional with a passion for using multimedia storytelling to empower movements for social justice and equality. For over 13 years, she has honed her skills as a versatile multimedia director, overseeing media operations across diverse organizations, including the NAACP Beverly Hills-Hollywood Branch and The Shirley Chisholm Education Foundation. Her deep understanding of the education and equity landscape fuels her creative vision, allowing her to craft impactful narratives that resonate with audiences.

With strategic communication​ and collaboration, LaCora excels in developing and executing compelling​ multimedia campaigns that not only raise​ awareness of critical issues but also​ inspire action and drive meaningful change. Her proficiency in concept​ development, production execution, and​ team leadership ensures projects are​ delivered with exceptional quality. Furthermore, LaCora fosters strong​ relationships with internal and external​ stakeholders, cultivating partnerships​ that maximize campaign reach and impact.

LaCora's educational foundation began with a Bachelor of Science in Theatre Education from Florida A&M University. She then pursued a master’s degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from Alliant University of San Diego. This passion for storytelling, fueled by her background in education, translates to her belief in the power of shared narratives. Her work in this area was recognized through her selection as a Women in Film Mentee and film director for Viola Davis’ sponsored film showcase, Diversity in Cannes. Now, LaCora leverages her love of storytelling and commitment to educational equity in her role leading marketing and communications for Los Angeles Education Partnership, while also serving on the board of the Pasadena African American Film Foundation.

Eric Barela, Ph.D.

Senior Consultant, Raya Cooper Impact Consulting

Dr. Eric Barela has worked as a measurement & evaluation professional for over 2 decades, helping organizations to better understand and act on their social impact. He’s currently a Senior Consultant with Raya Cooper Impact Consulting and previously worked at Salesforce, where he led efforts to measure the social impact of the company’s work with nonprofits and educational institutions across the globe. He began his career working with the Los Angeles Unified School District and with the nonprofit, Partners in School Innovation. Eric previously served on the Board of the American Evaluation Association and currently serves on the Editorial Advisory Board of the American Journal of Evaluation.

Eric grew up in East LA and was educated in the Montebello Unified School District. He holds a Ph.D. in education from UCLA. He loves a good road trip, with his husband serving as trusty navigator.