Seventeen Massachusetts programs involving schools and communities working together to support the educational success of linguistic minorities are described. The programs represent a cross-section of efforts in the state serving a variety of language groups. Program focuses include: (1) supplemental support and resources for Cambodian students; (2) an experiential science curriculum for English- and Spanish-speaking students; (3) services to a Hispanic community, including a homework center; (4) tutoring of limited-English-proficient (LEP) students by trained college students; (5) advocacy to ensure equity of bilingual programs; (6) after-school recreational, educational, and counseling services; (7) educational and support services to LEP preschool children and their families; (8) a photography project for bilingual students; (9) General Educational Development (GED) and English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) services for LEP parents; (8) after-school assistance with assignments and tutoring; (9) a statewide coalition of local parent advisory councils; (10) services supporting academic and social adjustment of Southeast Asian students; (11) arts exploration contributing to cultural appreciation; (12) information, assistance, and referrals for Cambodian students and their parents; (13) teacher and administrator training to assist special-needs LEP children; and (14) a summer enrichment program in cross-cultural communication. (MSE)