Newcomer students in American schools face a multitude of barriers:
1. Limited English proficiency
2. Less than age-appropriate education
3. Lack of familiarity with the American school system
4. Personal trauma and low self-esteem
2. Less than age-appropriate education
3. Lack of familiarity with the American school system
4. Personal trauma and low self-esteem
Newcomer programs: centralized resources and bringing together newcomer students and specialized personnel. They include: orientation to U.S society and school system, a specialty designed curriculum, a wide range of counseling services, parent and family support services, information and referral services, access to bilingual support personnel, extracurricular activities, transportation, career orientation, and tutoring.
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http://www.ncela.us/files/rcd/be018149/pig8.pdf