This section of the toolkit provides a broad overview of the newcomer population and programs in Oakland through a variety of demographic reports, information on how newcomers are identified and defined, contact information for a variety of central departments, as well as program design guidelines.
Departments across OUSD work to support various dimensions of the newcomer experience. The grade level and school specific contact sheets in this section provide a quick reference for key contacts.
Defining newcomer students and the various subgroups that fall within this population is trickier than it seems. These documents explain how OUSD makes these decisions.Â
The newcomer population in OUSD has grown and changed rapidly in recent years. The collection of reports here shed light on this dynamic population.