Virtual Workshop - Empowering Newcomers for Academic Success

This workshop equips educators with practical strategies to support newcomers in academic classrooms.

Participants will:

• Explore elements of effective scaffolding
• Learn to make grade-level content accessible
• Develop tailored language supports
• Leverage students’ strengths, interests and preferences

Through collaborative activities and real-world scenarios, participants will design scaffolded lessons that integrate content and language learning while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for newcomers.

• OPTION 1:
  Session 1 April 22 8:30-12:00 pm CT
  Session 2 April 29 8:30-12:00 pm CT
  
• OPTION 2:
  Session 1 April 22 4:30-8:00 pm CT
  Session 2 April 29 4:30-8:00 pm CT
  
• Participants can earn one graduate credit by participating in two 3.5-hour webinars (7 hours total), 7 hours of independent work, and 1 hour of follow-up.
  
• Workshop Fee:
  • With Credit: $450
  • Without Credit: $350