Newcomer Support
San Diego Unified receives immigrant students from around the world, with over 75 languages spoken across the district. The Multilingual Education Department provides support for all students and families in our schools that have recently arrived to the U.S.
Newcomer Welcome Center
The Newcomer Welcome Center is committed to compassionately guiding students and families in their educational journeys and connecting them to people, programs, and resources necessary for lifelong success. We strive to ensure that everyone feels a deep sense of belonging, develops the skills and confidence to achieve personal fulfillment, and is empowered to contribute to the vibrancy of our community.
Locations
Monday - Hoover High and Mira Mesa High
Tuesday - San Diego High School
Wednesday- Any Site by Appointment
Thursday - Lincoln High School
Friday - Crawford High School
Transportation available if needed
Book an Appointment
Appointments recommended for all languages.
Drop-in services available in Spanish and Haitian Creole.
If your school is not located near a Welcome Center, submit this form to book a site-based appointment or request enrollment support for a newcomer student.
619-366-5770
District Wide Support for all Newcomers
For our newcomer students at the emerging level of English proficiency, we provide the following:
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Tier 1 Designated and Integrated ELD instruction in all schools grades K-12.
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Professional Development focused on newcomer typologies, creating assets-based learning communities, and best practices for meeting the unique needs of newcomers.
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Supplemental language programs:
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Benchmark Hello for grades 3-5.
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National Geographic Inside the USA for grades 6-12
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Lexia English, online program for grades 2-5
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Summit K-12, online program for grades 4-12
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Instructional Coordinator Support for consultation and planning for site specific newcomer programs, resources, and professional development.