Improving Multilingual Learner Outcomes Through Community School Systems

CalTog & CSLX•Feb 24, 2026

Districts can implement the California English Learner Roadmap policy by looking at current district and site systems and auditing for gaps in services and supports for multilingual learners. In many cases, community school practices are already establishing a robust set of strategies that just need to explicitly consider ML students. Efforts to create a culture of belonging and inclusion, or develop collaborative spaces for student and parent input, can be amplified by ensuring that multilingual learners and newcomer students are experiencing culturally responsive and sustaining strategies and practices.

This tool was developed in partnership between Californians Together and Community Schools Learning Exchange. Download the PDF to access the full resource.