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RPS expands newcomer programing; district outlines classroom models and staffing challenges
Summary
Rochester Public Schools presented an update on newcomer programming: more sites now host newcomer services across elementary, middle and high schools, with co‑teaching and sheltered classes. Staff described successes, challenges with scheduling, curriculum resources and staffing, and professional development plans; no board action was taken.
Rochester Public Schools presented a progress update on newcomer programming and described how the district is expanding services to support students who are new to the country and new to U.S. schools.
District staff explained that newcomer programming serves students who have been in U.S. schools for less than one year and typically score at the low end of the WIDA screener. The district reported it has expanded services from one elementary site two years ago to four elementary buildings, two middle schools and newcomer programming at all three high schools.…
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