You are invited to join Digital Promise in our new implementation cohort that will examine challenges and promising practices to address the educational needs of newcomer students (those with limited or interrupted formal education - immigrants and refugees). This cohort is open to 15-20 teams from city education systems around the world and will take place from September 2025 – January 2027.
As members of the cohort, all participating teams will:
The workshops will focus on student-centered strategies around community building and communication, fostering inclusive instruction and pedagogy, supporting teacher preparedness, and promoting the wellbeing, safety, and success of newcomers. As with all of Digital Promise’s previous cohorts, these topics will be continuously refined with input from the participants. An asset-based framing will be utilized for the work of the cohort, recognizing newcomers and their families as valuable contributors to their communities rather than challenges to be addressed. We will focus on building a cohesive vision for communities that includes the contributions and voices of newcomer families.
What are participating teams expected to commit to?
As part of the implementation cohort, participants are expected to attend monthly virtual workshops or sessions (60-90 min each). In addition, district teams will commit to tackling a problem of practice and executing their action plans throughout the duration of the cohort with support from the Digital Promise team.
Applications for this implementation cohort will be considered on a rolling basis. Final decisions will be shared by September 15.
Cost
Option A: To participate in exclusive, virtual professional development with experts (for four team members) and attend the international study tour to see promising practices in action (two team members), the cost is $7,000 total per team. This cost includes programming, transportation to local site visits and events, and most meals for the in-person study tour. However, each participant is responsible for their own flight and accommodation costs.
Option B: The cost to participate ONLY in the virtual professional development is $3,500. (Up to four team members from the district can participate)
Option C: The cost to participate ONLY in the international study tour to Portugal in Fall 2026 is for $3,500. (Up to two team members from the district can attend). Depending on capacity, additional team members may be able to attend at an additional cost.
If you are interested in joining this implementation cohort, Please request the application by submitting your information below. The application link will be sent to your inbox.
Submit the short form below to receive an email with detailed information about the opportunity, how to apply, and a direct application link. If you have any questions or do not receive an email, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at league@digitalpromise.org.
