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Essential Components for Newcomers in the Classroom

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Essential Components for Newcomers in the Classroom

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Here are 10 essential components for newcomers from Californians Together with descriptions and a list of implications for teachers.

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HANDOUT Essential Components For Newcomers in the Classroom.pdf

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Integrated ELD Strategies for Content Teachers

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Integrated ELD Strategies for Content Teachers

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A list of helpful Integrated ELD strategies to support ELs at any level during content instruction. CDE link: https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ml/documents/eldstrategies.pdf

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This offers K-12 ELD teachers high-leverage strategies to boost English proficiency and content learning, focusing on reading, writing, speaking, and listening through methods like scaffolding, explicit vocabulary instruction, using visuals, teaching academic conversation skills

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Regional EL Specialists from Fresno, Merced, Madera, Mariposa, Tulare, and Kings created this newsletter focused on supporting newcomers in 2025-2026.

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AB 714: Newcomer Education Support & Tools

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AB 714: Newcomer Education Support & Tools

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The CDE has added a website that supports the implementation of Assembly Bill (AB) 714 by providing resources and information, including requirements for graduation & academic access, ELD, and AB 714 FAQs.

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AB 714: Newcomer Education Support and Tools - Multilingual Learners (CA Dept of Education)

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This web page supports the implementation of Assembly Bill (AB) 714 (2023) by providing resources for local educational agencies (LEAs), schools, and educators of newcomer students.

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

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

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The Newcomer Tool Kit 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.

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The California Department of Education (CDE) has a website that provides definitions, data, enrollment, funding and other information & resources to support

LEAs serving newcomer students & their families.

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Newcomer Students - Multilingual Learners (CA Dept of Education)

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Provides information and resources to support local educational agencies serving newcomer students and their families.

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Our Schools: Resources for Including Immigrant Families Toolkit

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Our Schools: Resources for Including Immigrant Families Toolkit

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This toolkit, Our Schools: Resources for Including Immigrant Families, provides family-facing posters that communicate assurance of all schools’ obligation to provide every child with access to education and a safe learning environment, regardless of immigration status, as well as guidance for best practices when immigration agents are present on school sites. We encourage all California schools to make these resources visible and accessible to families.

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Resources to Include Immigrant Families - Including Immigrant Families (CA Dept of Education)

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Our Schools: Resources for Including Immigrant Families is a family-facing toolkit to communicate assurance of all schools’ obligation to provide every child with access to education and a safe learning environment, regardless of immigration status.

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All children in the United States, regardless of immigration or citizenship status, have a right to a free and appropriate public education.

In response to requests for information and support, the CDE is sharing resources to preserve access to education for students from immigrant families during times of increased fear of immigration enforcement.

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In response to requests for information and support from local educational agencies (LEAs), the California Department of Education (CDE) is sharing the information and resources below to preserve access to education for students from immigrant families during times of increased fear of immigration enforcement.

Immigration Toolkit

Our Schools: Resources for Including Immigrant Families is a family-facing toolkit to communicate assurance of all schools' obligation to provide every child with access to education and a safe learning environment, regardless of immigration status.

Letters and Communications

Key Information

Please see below for key pieces of information regarding immigrant families in the state of California and the protection of their right to access education:

1. The U.S. Supreme Court has long guaranteed that all children have a right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status. Plyler v. Doe (PDF), 457 U.S. 202 (1982).

2. Every student in California has the right to attend public school in the state free from discrimination, harassment, violence, intimidation, and bullying. (Ed. Code §§ 220, 234 et seq.)

3. The threat of immigration enforcement can impair the ability of many students (undocumented and U.S. citizen students) to thrive in our schools. According to data gathered by the Urban Institute, approximately half of California's students are members of immigrant families, in which one or more parents are immigrants. One in five children in California are members of mixed-status families, in which one or more parents are undocumented. 93 percent of those students are United States citizens.

4. California's Assembly Bill (AB) 699 (2017) was passed amid the rising fear of immigration enforcement. The bill instructed schools not to collect information about families' immigration status unless required by law, and required schools to pass policies limiting assistance with immigration enforcement at public schools. School districts throughout California passed policies, procedures and resolutions intended to make families and students feel safe at school, and to communicate to staff, students, and their families that all students have a right to attend school regardless of their immigration status. Prior to and in response to AB 699, California school districts passed "safe haven" resolutions intended to make families and students feel safe at school, and to communicate to staff, students, and their families that all students have a right to attend school regardless of their immigration status. See, e.g., Natomas Unified School District Resolution .

5. AB 49, signed by the Governor in 2025, prohibits any law enforcement agent carrying out immigration actions from access to school campuses or student records without a signed judicial order.
Additionally, this law requires all LEAs to adopt the model policies or equivalent policies by March 1, 2026. The model policies and related guidance are available on the Office of the Attorney General's Promoting a Safe and Secure Learning Environment for All web page (PDF) . The CDE has created a portal for LEAs to submit copies of updated, board-approved policies implementing AB 49. It is located on the LEA Immigration Enforcement Policy Submission web page. All LEAs are requested to submit their AB 49-compliant policies to the CDE portal on or before March 1, 2026.

SB 98, signed by the Governor in 2025, requires comprehensive school safety plans to include procedures designed to notify parents and guardians of pupils, teachers, administrators, and school personnel when the school confirms the presence of immigration enforcement on the schoolsite. The content and timing of a notification shall consider the safety and well-being of the pupils, employees, and community members of the schoolsite when determining when and how to issue the notification to parents and guardians of pupils, teachers, administrators, and school personnel.

6. Pursuant to AB 699, the California Attorney General's Office has issued guidance and model policies (PDF) to help schools promote a safe learning environment for all students, and to help school officials (PDF) and families (PDF) respond to potential immigration enforcement. Pursuant to Education Code § 234.7, all LEAs shall adopt the model policies developed by the Attorney General.

External Resources
American Federation of Teachers: Protecting Our Students
Questions: Richard Barrera, Senior Policy Advisor | 916-319-0795

Last Reviewed: Monday, February 23, 2026

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Including Immigrant Families - Parents/Family & Community (CA Dept of Education)

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All children in the United States, regardless of immigration or citizenship status, have a right to a free and appropriate public education.

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Addressing Immigration Enforcement on School Campuses

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Addressing Immigration Enforcement on School Campuses

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See Immigration Enforcement Response Notecard, which is intended to be completed by officials at the local level who can add relevant local policies, regulations, and administrative contacts. Together, we will ensure that all families feel welcome on our campuses and that students feel supported to attend school.

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Resources to Support in the Case of Immigration - Including Immigrant Families (CA Dept of Education)

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All children in the United States, regardless of immigration or citizenship status, have a right to a free and appropriate public education.

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CalNEW & CANN: California Newcomer Network

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CalNEW & CANN: California Newcomer Network

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The California Newcomer Network (CANN) is a hub for educators and partners serving recently arrived immigrant students. We provide practical resources, connect colleagues statewide, and work to develop improved systems for schools serving newcomer youth.

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RESOURCES FOR DISTRICT PRACTITIONERS SERVING NEWCOMERS

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"Centro La Familia Advocacy Services offers a broad range of programs designed to assist crime victims, support families and children, promote health and wellness, encourage civic engagement and more. Many of our programs provide outreach, advocacy and education services to those in need. Working through our bilingual staff, we deliver those services in a manner that is respectful and culturally sensitive."

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You can support our mission of empowerment and hope by giving to Centro La Familia Advocacy Services. Your tax-deductible contribution helps us reach more people, broaden valuable programs and extend our reach in the community. Start by clicking the "donate" button.

Centro La Familia Advocacy Services welcomes donations of your time. Each year, more than 100 volunteers and interns assist us with community events, administrative tasks, translation services and much more.
Volunteer for our team by completing a form on the "Contact Us" page.

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You can support our mission of empowerment and hope by giving to Centro La Familia Advocacy Services. Your tax-deductible contribution helps us reach more people, broaden valuable programs and extend our reach in the community. Start by clicking the "donate" button. Centro La Familia Advocacy Services welcomes donations of your time.

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This our our local district Newcomer Hub with resources to support teachers of multilingual newcomer students.

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KCUSD Newcomers
Within KCUSD, a newcomer is an English learner in the first three years of their U.S. schooling who was born outside of the US or is just returning to live in the U.S. We envision newcomers developing the following foundational competencies in their first three years to ensure they

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"Newcomer Students: Tools & Practices for School Teams" Webinar

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"Newcomer Students: Tools & Practices for School Teams" Webinar

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October 2025 State Newcomer Webinar from Oct. 2025 featuring Mendota Unified

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Newcomer Students Webinar Resources Links featuring Mendota Unified School District

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Newcomer Students Webinar Resources Links featuring Mendota Unified School District

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Links to resources mentioned in the Newcomer Students "Tools & Practices for School Teams" webinar.

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Newcomer Students Webinar Resource Links - Multilingual Learners (CA Dept of Education)

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Links to resources mentioned in the Newcomer Students “Tools & Practices for School Teams” webinar.

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From CalTog Understanding & Supporting Newcomers in School Training - May 2026

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FIGURE 1- Core Stressors of Newcomers.pdf

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Factors in Students Lives that Affect Participation & Achievement in School

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Factors in Students Lives that Affect Participation & Achievement in School

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From CalTog's High School Counselor's Toolkit for EL Success & CalTog's Supporting Newcomers in School Training - May 2026

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HANDOUT Factors in Students Lives that Affect Participation and  Achievement in School.pdf

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I Have Rights! Red Cards with Translations

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I Have Rights! Red Cards with Translations

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Red Cards with translations available from Immigrant Legal Resource Center (IRLC)

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Red Cards / Tarjetas Rojas | Immigrant Legal Resource Center | ILRC

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All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. The ILRC’s Red Cards help people assert their rights and defend themselves in many situations, such as when ICE agents go to a home. Special thanks to our many partners who contributed translations in the various languages now available, making these red cards accessible to more individuals.

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Step-by-Step Family Preparedness Plan Nov 2024

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Resource Toolkit for Immigrant Families from IRLC

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Safe, Welcoming Schools for Newcomers Reflection Tool

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Safe, Welcoming Schools for Newcomers Reflection Tool

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A Reflection Tool from CalTog to ensure that schools are welcoming, safe, and affirming.

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A reflection tool from CalTog to evaluate the degree to which schools engage and partner with the community to support ELs, especially newcomer families.

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Valuing the Cultures and Languages of Students Reflection Tool

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Valuing the Cultures and Languages of Students Reflection Tool

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A reflection tool from CalTog to support leaders in considering the commitment to valuing the cultures and languages of students.

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TOOL- Valuing the Cultures and Languages of Students.pdf

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Education Code that supports or references newcomers.

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Education Code FAQs — CANN | California Newcomer Network

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Newcomer program approaches & considerations from CalTog and CalNEW.

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Program Design Models & Pathway Samples from CalNEW & CalTog

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Program Design Models & Pathway Samples from CalNEW & CalTog

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A Google folder of various program models & pathways that support newcomers from CalNEW & CalTog.

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CalNew Program Design Samples - Google Drive

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Designated Approaches and Program Placements for Newcomers Reflection Tool

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Designated Approaches and Program Placements for Newcomers Reflection Tool

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Designated Approaches & Program Placement Considerations for Newcomers from CalTog. Also includes tips for interpreting transcripts and credit for coursework in other countries.