English as a Gateway

The National Partnership for New Americans’ (NPNA) English as a Gateway Initiative is a national model and strategy to expand English language acquisition in the United States with NPNA members who are leading immigrant rights coalitions across the country. After a successful pilot of English Innovations in 2011-2013 led by OneAmerica, this close partnership with NPNA has allowed for the expansion of the English language acquisition program nationwide. The English as a Gateway Initiative aims to build English infrastructure through policy and resource development; a tested and scalable English language instruction component – “English Innovations”; and, creative integration of digital and technology-based learning through Community Navigators.

Staff Contact: 

• Melissa Holguin Pineda 
• Language Access and Leadership Development Organizer 
• melissa@partnershipfornewamericans.org 

Materials: 

• English as a Gateway Sustainability Guide 
• Curriculum 
• English as a Gateway Core Priorities 
• English as a Gateway Policy and Program Field Analysis January 2020
• English Innovations Curriculum & Content 
• Reporting Requirements