Articulating Alignment in Multilingual Learner Educational Pathways

CalTog & CSLX•Feb 24, 2026

For multilingual learner and newcomer students, community-connected classroom instruction and expanded and enriched learning opportunities are both vital for building a sense of belonging and aspirations for the future. In many cases, community-connection and expanded learning are considered additive to core content instruction. But ML students and their intersecting identities often need pathways with ELD instruction of biliteracy development to be baked into the foundation of the teaching and learning structures. And in truth, all students benefit from community-connected classroom instruction and expanded learning opportunities. Community school strategies can amplify the right supports with the right practices at the right stage of multilingual learner pathways. Baking in community school practices, like family engagement, student leadership, and using data to set priorities and goals can be transformational for ensuring alignment of opportunities and support progress from TK to college and career readiness.

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