CABE 2019: Accelerating English Acquisition for our...

Accelerating English Acquisition for our Newcomer Students: A District's Journey

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The presenters will describe the Newcomer Academy program offered in Oxnard School District to 3rd-8th grade students. Presenters will take the audience through their year-long journey of self-reflection, visits to model programs and how they have adapted best practices to their current program. Instructional practices and data from the program will be shared, as well as the professional development that has been done with staff to ensure that the newcomer students' needs are being addressed.

Speakers

Marlene Batista

Fernando Hernández

TOSA Newcomer Academy, Oxnard SD

Born and raised in the urban/agricultural community of Oxnard, CA. Attended UCLA's Teacher Education Program and graduated in 2009. Since then I've worked with immigrant (newcomer students) in Oxnard, CA. Working to build a model newcomer program for our district. In addition to this... Read More →