Newcomers Tool Kit

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.

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

• Download the entire Newcomer Tool Kit (PDF) (8 MB)
  • Chapters
    1. Who are our Newcomers? (PDF) (1.40 MB)
    2. Welcoming Newcomers to a Safe and Thriving School Environment (PDF) (2.71 MB)
    3. High-Quality Instruction for Newcomer Students (PDF) (650 KB)
    4. How Do We Support Newcomers’ Social Emotional Needs? (PDF) (1.72 MB)
    5. Establishing Partnerships with Families (PDF) (1.92 MB)