Table 2 School support themes elicited during PRM exercises

Student SEL Competencies

English Language Support

Ways to enhance English comprehension and communication skills as a pathway to integration and advancement.

14

2.8

Peer Support

Newcomer students desire to develop positive relationships with peers (both other newcomer and U.S.-born students).

10

2.9

Adult SEL

Psychosocial Wellbeing

Ways in which schools as a whole promote resiliency among newcomer students.

8

2.6

Teacher Support

Key attributes of teachers and staff to instill confidence, trust, and foster success among newcomer students.

8

3.0

School Climate

Orientation to Rules and Norms

Communicating vital information, including information on social norms, school rules, systems and operations, and available resources.

12

3.1

Sense of School Belonging

Ways for schools to enhance newcomers’ sense of belonging.

6

3.2

Cultural Responsiveness

The quality of school support related to social identity, language, customs, beliefs, and values identified by newcomer students as helping them to feel welcome, to acclimate, and to succeed.

6

3.2