Newcomer+Program

**Newcomer (Front-Loaded) English**

 * Philosophy**: Intensive English is the key to English proficiency


 * Goal**: Intensive English for English learners must take place before English can be used as the language of instruction.


 * Purpose**: Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency achieved through grade level-appropriate instruction in English


 * Grade/ Proficiency level:** Newcomer programs are usually implemented in secondary schools, but front-loading can be done at any grade or level, beginning through intermediate proficiency


 * Reasoning Behind Program**
 * Rational**: Students must learn English before they can be educated in English
 * Strategy**: Having conversation throughout the day in different setting (small group, whole group, pairs, centers)[[image:file:///Users/bvarni/Desktop/teacher-clip-art-7.gif]]
 * Rational:** Students need social and emotional support during the time that they may experience culture shock
 * Strategy:**Assign a buddy, preferably one who speaks the child's language
 * Rational:** Not enough teachers for the number of English learners so they must be grouped for educational services
 * Strategy**: Having teachers train students in strategies to help each other out allows everyone to help one another[[image:file:///Users/bvarni/Desktop/teacher-clip-art-7.gif]]