School Toolkits
Creating welcoming, effective learning environments for immigrant-origin and multilingual students requires knowledge, the right tools, and collaboration. Whether you're a teacher, counselor, administrator, or a family trying to understand what support is available, these toolkits and resources offer practical guidance: from frameworks for high-quality English language instruction to strategies for students who have experienced interrupted schooling.
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Use this collection of toolkits to build your understanding, strengthen classroom practice, and better support the students and families in your community.
Massachusetts Department of Education
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This Toolkit outlines the state’s vision for English learner equity, providing PK–12 educators with instructional tools, framework guidance, background fundamentals, and curriculum review resources to implement high-quality English as a Second Language instruction.
Massachusetts Department of Education, American Institutes of Research, Massachusetts SLIFE Community of Practice
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This Toolkit outlines the state’s vision for English learner equity, providing PK–12 educators with instructional tools, framework guidance, background fundamentals, and curriculum review resources to implement high-quality English as a Second Language instruction.
U.S. Department of Education
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This broad report summarizes research for schools serving newcomers in four areas: welcoming environments, classroom instruction, social emotional needs, and partnerships with families. (Updated 2017)
CUNY Initiative on Immigration & Education
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These resources support professional development for school staff in translanguaging, trauma-informed practice, relationship-building, and key immigration issues.