Instructional Supports

Newcomer First Days Support Guide for School Staff (PDF)
Guide for school staff when welcoming an ELL newcomer student

Classroom Vocabulary and phrase cards in English (PDF)
Visual supports to “label the classroom” and familiarize newcomers with everyday language.

Peer Mentor Program Guides
Peer mentoring activities within this guide will work well for any newcomer.

• Elementary Schools
• Secondary Schools

Google Translate
Free multilingual translation service

Bilingual Glossaries
Glossaries available by subject and grade band

Khan Academy in other languages 
Instructional videos and practice exercises in math, science, history, and other related subjects available in thirty-five (35) languages.

Refugee Guides for:

• Administrators
• Counselors
• Nurses
• Teachers (see Lesson Plans and Activities section on this webpage for teacher guide and lessons)

FREE online books
A collection of picture books in multiple languages, organized by themes (mostly non-fiction), with audio integration.

Diversity Book Lists
Book lists regarding culture, language, religion, and other diverse groups.

Lesson Plans and Activities
Includes lessons for teachers of newcomer students. Lessons include acclimation for grades K-12 and ELA content for grades 6-12.

K-12 Lessons

Acclimation Lessons – Welcome to Our Schools

• Background for Instructors (PDF)
• Module One – American Schools (PDF)
• Module Two – Making Friends (PDF)
• Module Three – Transportation and Time (PDF)
• Module Four – School Rules (PDF)
• Module Five – So Much to Learn! (PDF)
• Module Six – Stay Healthy (PDF)
• Module Seven – Interests and Talents (PDF)
• Module Eight – Getting Help (PDF)
• Module Nine – Study Skills (PDF)
• Module Ten – Taking Tests (PDF)
• Module Eleven – Technology and Schools (PDF)
• Module Twelve – School Safety and Security (PDF)
• Module Thirteen – Keeping Families Informed (PDF)
• Module Fourteen – Coping with Stress (PDF)
• Module Fifteen – Staying Safe (PDF)
• Module Sixteen – Hate Crime (PDF)

Curriculum Resources for teaching ELLs in ELA, Math and Science
These materials help to facilitate the scaffolding of challenging texts.