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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.

School

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

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Book an Appointment

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Appointments recommended for all languages.

Drop-in services available in Spanish and Haitian Creole.

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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: 

  • Tier 1 Designated and Integrated ELD instruction in all schools grades K-12. 

  • Professional Development focused on newcomer typologies, creating assets-based learning communities, and best practices for meeting the unique needs of newcomers. 

  • Supplemental language programs

    • Benchmark Hello for grades 3-5.​

    • National Geographic Inside the USA for grades 6-12

    • Lexia English, online program for grades 2-5

    • Summit K-12, online program for grades 4-12

  • Instructional Coordinator Support for consultation and planning for site specific newcomer programs, resources, and professional development.

Resources for Teachers

Classroom Resources for Newcomer Students

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