Toolkits
Newcomer Resource Hub
California Department of Education
The state’s official newcomer student page with relevant guidance, definitions, and several one-page explainers:
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.
OUSD Newcomer Toolkit
Oakland Unified School District
This collection contains information and resources on academic program design, assessment, classroom instruction, and instructional materials.
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.
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.