1. 2015 AVID National Conference Undocumented Students and the College Dream

2. AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.

3. Contact Information Mark Ermi mermi@avid.org 360.421.6809

4. Focus Before, During and After College Law and policy for paths to citizenship

5. Undocumented Student options Before, During and After College Know What Learned Apply

6. Essential Question What do undocumented high school students, need to know to be successful before, during and after college?

7. Should undocumented students go to college? Yes! “ Education is the most powerful weapon which we can use to change the world.” -Nelson Mandela-

8. Before College (High School) 1.AVID College Readiness 2.Find Money 3.Financial Literacy 4.No Felonies, a.no significant misdemeanors, b.no more than two convictions of non-serious misdemeanors 5.Department of Homeland Security – “Threat to National Security” if: a.Gang membership, participation in criminal activities, participation in activities that threaten the United States 6.Never lie about immigration status

9. During College 1.Dream to Reality 2.Independent Practice of AVID Strategies 3.Support 4.Stay out of legal trouble

10. After College Limited Liability Corporations (LLC) Independent Contractor Consultant Cooperatives Law (California) Military (non-commissioned officer) From Educators for Fair Consideration and CRLA Foundation

11. Resource Guide 1.Scholarships 2.Financial Aid/Loans 3.Financial Literacy 4.Advising 5.Immigration Law and Policy 6.State Resources 7.Travel 8.Options after College

12. Dreamers and Families can… Be informed Self advocate Find support Educate others Take control of your future

13. Non-Dreamers can opt to… Support Learn Advocate Educate others

14. Schools can… 1.Get educated 2.Educate students and families 3.Provide opportunities a.Rigor b.Support

15. What’s next for AVID How should resources be shared? How can people contribute?

16. Before, During and After College Know What Learned Apply

17. Resources https://www.dropbox.com/sh/490qlijxsf4z3om/ v6-dIwNAWY

18. Essential Question What do undocumented high school students, need to know to be successful before, during and after college?

19. 3-2-1 3 Take-Aways from this session 2 Things you will do when you get back 1 Colleague you will share this with

20. Contact Information Mark Ermi mermi@avid.org 360.421.6809