Newcomer Toolkit

The Newcomer Toolkit is designed to help U.S. educators; elementary and secondary teachers, principals, and other school staff who work directly with immigrant students—including asylees and refugees—and their families.

The Newcomer Toolkit has 5 chapters, and contains an overview, sample tools, and resources.

Newcomer Toolkit - Chapters

Introduction

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Chapter 1 - Who Are Newcomers?

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Chapter 2 - Welcoming Newcomers to a Safe, Inclusive and Thriving School Environment

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Chapter 3 - Supporting Newcomers' Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs

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Chapter 4 - Providing High-Quality Instruction for Newcomers

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Chapter 5 - Establishing Partnerships with Families

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To request the toolkit in an alternate format as a reasonable accommodation, i.e. large print, CD Rom or audio, please contact Melissa Escalante by phone, 202-987-1745 or email at: Melissa.Escalante@ed.gov.