This three-module, self-paced course is an introduction to the foundations of Newsela.
- Novice and intermediate Newsela users
- Program staff, administrators, and instructors using Newsela
This professional development activity/course is designed for:
This self-paced, online course offered by Newsela is meant to deepen your understanding of the Newsela platform and provide you with guidance on practicing literacy skills, building background knowledge, and including diverse perspectives in your learning experiences.
You will design a research-based learning experience proven to accelerate student achievement by following the 4 Ps: Prepare, Preview, Practice, and Process. This course will include modeling videos and independent practice.
After completion of the course, you will earn five hours of professional learning credit, a certificate of completion, signature badge, and access to a community of educators.
Format & Requirements: This is a self-paced online course. There are no real-time, synchronous meetings. It will take three to five hours to complete.
Access & Support: This course does not require registration. Enter the course on the Newsela website using your Newsela account. For more information on creating a free Newsela account, please visit the Newsela page on the SABES website.
This course is part of the Newsela PD Series. Be sure to check out the other offerings in this series:
- Supporting Multilingual Learners with Newsela (Online Facilitated) on 1/23/26, 10–11:30 a.m.
- Cross-Curricular Literacy with Newsela (Online Facilitated) on 1/30/26, 10–11:30 a.m.
- Newsela: Using Student Insights to Inform Instruction (Online Facilitated) on 5/8/26, 10–11:30 a.m.
- Embedding Culturally Responsive Practices with Newsela (Self-Paced), also available on demand through the Newsela website
- Locate relevant reading content for learners
- Use Newsela tools, such as annotations and quizzes, to support critical thinking and inquiry-based learning experiences
Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:
You must have a Newsela account to join this training. You can sign up for a free Newsela account using your DESE-funded Massachusetts program email. Review Support for Newsela for more information.
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