Join this session to identify and scaffold resources to support the unique needs of multilingual learners (MLLs). Promote word recognition and language comprehension with activities that attend to each language domain: reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
- Any member of the adult education community who is a Newsela user
This professional development activity/course is designed for:
Dive into this engaging session and discover how to unlock the full potential of Newsela for your multilingual learners! We'll explore powerful strategies for identifying and scaffolding resources, building word recognition, and promoting language comprehension through dynamic activities. This presentation will show you how to empower your students across all four language domains: reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
By the end of this session, you'll be equipped to confidently navigate Newsela's features and content to find exactly what your students need. You'll also learn how to intentionally select resources to support both their content and linguistic needs, and you'll walk away with a clear plan for creating impactful learning experiences.
Format & Requirements: This course consists of one online synchronous session of 1.5 hours, with no additional required work.
Access & Support: You will receive instructions for accessing the synchronous session via Zoom and course materials in Canvas from Lucy Burriss. If you need technical assistance to access the course or its features, please contact Lucy at lucy.burriss@jsi.org.
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Explore Newsela content and features that meet the needs of multilingual learners
- Select resources to support students' content-based needs
- Plan a learning experience using Newsela tools, activities, and AI planning supports to develop MLLs’ confidence
Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:
You must have a Newsela account to attend 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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