A newcomer program is specialized support for recently arrived immigrant students. Program models, what they include, funding, and how districts serve newcomers well.
Academic language is the vocabulary and sentence structures of school. What it is, how it differs from everyday language, and why it is the hidden barrier for English Learners.
Translanguaging is the practice of letting bilingual students use their full language repertoire to learn. Definition, examples, benefits, and what it means for districts.
