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District outlines newcomer-student supports, screeners and Title 3 spending
Summary
District staff said newcomer counts rose sharply (nearly 50 at the high school at one point) and described intake screeners, ELD supports, 250-minute instruction at the high school, a newcomer math class, Rosetta Stone and DynoLingo licensing, AI translation devices, and an estimated Title 3 allocation of about $25,000–$35,000 used for curriculum, conferences and targeted supports.
District staff gave a multi-campus briefing on services for newcomer students and how the district is using limited federal Title 3 funds to support them. The presentation explained that the state's newcomer definition was broadened so students may be considered newcomers if they have not attended a U.S. school for three full academic years; staff said this change lets districts provide newcomer services for a longer period. The district uses an academic screener (adapted from Oakland Unified), intake interviews and case management to place students and monitor progress.
Erin and principals described school-level programs: the high school offers 250 minutes of designated instruction (with Doctor Perez providing current instruction), a newcomer math course, and piloted curriculum packages; the junior high and elementary campuses run targeted pull-out and small-group ELD and newcomer supports. Staff also said they are participating in a regional migrant-education grant administered by the Butte County Office of Education and that Title 3 funds (estimated at $25,000–$35,000) have been used for newcomer curriculum, teacher conference travel and AI translation devices to support live lectures. Presenters emphasized social-emotional supports, case management, bilingual family services and partnerships to connect families with resources.
