Learn ways to use Newsela's auto-differentiation tools to support learners as they access diverse text content, engage with new information, and express new knowledge.
- ELA and ESOL instructors who want to differentiate reading instruction for their learners
This professional development activity/course is designed for:
In this session, you'll explore how to use Newsela's leveled content, multimedia resources, and text-adaptation tools to support every student. You'll learn to implement effective scaffolds like read-alouds, vocabulary support, and AI-driven graphic organizers to guide students through complex texts while maintaining rigorous, grade-level learning expectations. You'll also learn how to design diverse assessment opportunities that offer students multiple ways to demonstrate mastery of skills and standards while providing actionable, timely feedback.
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 from Lucy Burriss of the SABES Program Support Team one week prior to the session date. If you need technical assistance to access the course, please contact Lucy at lucy.burriss@jsi.org.
This session is part of the Newsela PD Series. Be sure to check out the other offerings in this series:
- Supporting Student Engagement with Newsela (Online Facilitated) on 1/20/27, 1–2:30 p.m.
- Newsela Certified Educator Program (Self-Paced), available on demand through the Newsela website
- Discovering Newsela Content and Features (Self-Paced), available on demand through the Newsela website
- Use content and instructional features to ensure each student has access to important ideas
- Scaffold complex material so students get adequate practice across reading levels
- Differentiate how students demonstrate mastery of standards and skills
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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