Toolkits

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Federal Newcomer Toolkit

U.S. Department of Education

This broad report summarizes research for schools serving newcomers in four areas: welcoming environments, classroom instruction, social emotional needs, and partnerships with families.

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OUSD Newcomer Toolkit

Oakland Unified School District

This collection contains information and resources on academic program design, assessment, classroom instruction, and instructional materials.

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Massachusetts SLIFE Toolkit

Massachusetts Department of Education, American Institutes of Research, Massachusetts SLIFE Community of Practice

This collaborative repository, created with contributions from multiple districts, contains resources and knowledge for supporting students with limited or interrupted formal education.

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Comprehensive Educator Modules

CUNY Initiative on Immigration & Education

These resources support professional development for school staff in translanguaging, trauma-informed practice, relationship-building, and key immigration issues.