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Data-Informed Program Design

By using data to iteratively refine programming, organizations improve student well-being and academic outcomes, because ongoing measurement allows for targeted adjustments that respond to the real-time needs of undocumented youth. This strategy emphasizes continuous feedback loops using quantitative and qualitative data to assess program impact on stress, resilience, coping, and academic performance. Unlike static or one-size-fits-all approaches, data-informed programming enables adaptive, youth-centered interventions that evolve with community needs, enhancing both effectiveness and equity in service delivery.

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activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Advocacy for In-State Tuition and Scholarships Aliento Education Fund
    advocacy
    Led the passage of legislation to secure in-state tuition and college scholarships for Arizona students, regardless of their immigration status, and organizes campaigns to support DACA recipients.
  • Advocacy for In-State Tuition and Scholarships Aliento Education Fund
    advocacy
    Led the passage of legislation in Arizona to provide in-state tuition and college scholarships for students regardless of immigration status, and conducts training sessions for educators, counselors, and students on implementing this policy.
  • Arts and Healing Programs Aliento Education Fund
    direct service
    Provides arts and healing workshops, mental health support through group therapy, open mics, and events in schools and the community through its Cultiva program, serving students, Dreamers, and immigrant families since 2016.
  • Arts and Healing Programs Aliento Education Fund
    direct service
    Offers arts and healing workshops, group therapy, open mics, and events in schools and communities, including an annual art exhibition, to provide mental health support and creative outlets for students, Dreamers, and immigrant families.
  • Civic Engagement and Policy Advocacy Aliento Education Fund
    advocacy
    Organizes campaigns like Vote4Dream to unite various stakeholders in finding solutions for DACA recipients, and supports students and families through broader civic engagement and policy work, including assisting with the Arizona legislature's Request to Speak system.
  • Civic Engagement and Policy Advocacy Aliento Education Fund
    advocacy
    Organizes campaigns like Vote4Dream to unite various stakeholders in finding solutions for DACA recipients, and supports students and families through broader civic engagement and policy work.
  • Higher Education Access Support for Immigrant Students Aliento Education Fund
    direct service
    Creates guides and resources like 'Undocumented Pathways: Applying to Higher Education' and 'Undocumented Pathways Educator Edition' to support immigrant students in accessing higher education, and compiles and shares scholarship lists for Dreamer/DACA students.
  • Higher Education Access Support for Immigrant Students Aliento Education Fund
    direct service
    Provides resources and training for immigrant students, educators, and counselors on accessing higher education, including guides for undocumented students, information on in-state tuition, and lists of scholarships for Dreamer/DACA students.
  • Higher Education Access Support for Immigrant Students Aliento Education Fund
    direct service
    Creates and distributes guides and resources, such as 'Undocumented Pathways: Applying to Higher Education' and an 'Educator Edition', to support immigrant students in accessing higher education. Also compiles and shares scholarship lists for Dreamer/DACA students and partners with schools to share resources.
  • Immigration Defense and Preparation Planning Aliento Education Fund
    direct service
    Compiled a Defense and Preparation Plan with information for individuals facing detention or removal proceedings.
  • Leadership Development and Fellowship Programs Aliento Education Fund
    capacity building
    Operates the Arizona's Future Fellowship, a leadership development program for students regardless of immigration status, which includes monthly cohort trainings and weekly 1:1 coaching, and offers paid fellowships and internships for school credit to develop student hubs.
  • Legislative Engagement Support Aliento Education Fund
    direct service
    Assists individuals in creating accounts for the Arizona legislature's Request to Speak (RTS) system to facilitate civic engagement.
  • Legislative Engagement Support Aliento Education Fund
    direct service
    Helps individuals create accounts in the Arizona legislature's Request to Speak (RTS) system to facilitate their participation in the legislative process.
  • Mental Health Best Practices Toolkit Development Aliento Education Fund
    capacity building
    Developed a Mental Health Best Practices Toolkit to provide culturally responsive tools for educators and mental health practitioners supporting immigrant students and families.
  • Mental Health Toolkit Development Aliento Education Fund
    capacity building
    Developed a Mental Health Best Practices Toolkit to provide culturally responsive tools for educators and mental health practitioners supporting immigrant students and families.
  • Student Internships Aliento Education Fund
    capacity building
    Offers paid internship opportunities for high school, college, and university students, both in-state and out-of-state, during various semesters or year-long, providing hands-on experience and skill development.
  • Student Leadership and Fellowship Programs Aliento Education Fund
    capacity building
    Operates the Arizona's Future Fellowship, a leadership development program for students regardless of immigration status, which includes monthly cohort trainings and weekly 1:1 coaching, and offers paid fellowships and internships for school credit to develop student hubs at high schools, colleges, and universities across Arizona.
  • Workshops and Training for Youth Aliento Education Fund
    capacity building
    Educates, nurtures, and develops youth through workshops, training, and presentations in partnership with high schools, community colleges, and universities, having provided workshops to over 1000 students in Phoenix and Mesa high schools during the 2023-2024 school year.