Implementing Effective Supports for Recently Immigrated Community Members: A Community Action Plan
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: ABSTRACT This article examines the implementation of a Community Action Plan (CAP) in a rapidly growing city in the western United States, with a focus on the needs of newly arrived families from Central and South America. This project centers on a community‐based, volunteer‐run adult ESL program. Grounded in a cultural studies framework, this CAP centered on collaboration among schools, nonprofits, and city agencies, emphasizing the importance of direct communication with immigrant families to accurately assess their needs. Key challenges include barriers to accessing adult education, such as childcare and transportation issues. This article demonstrates how CAPs can challenge deficit‐based narratives and promote more equitable relationships with multilingual families. This experience contributes to the broader literature on TESOL, family engagement, and social justice language education.
Source: TESOL Journal
DOI: 10.1002/tesj.70106
Author: Taylor Dexter
Institution: Utah State University
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7126081923