Schools play an essential role in helping newcomers adapt and contribute as they integrate into our communities and society at large. By understanding the socio-emotional, linguistic, and academic needs of newcomers and by learning how to create a welcoming, asset-oriented environment, educators can enhance learning for not only the newcomer student, but also for the entire learning community.

This webinar explores research-based practices and teaching strategies for engaging students and creating a classroom climate that promotes connectedness, a strong sense of belonging, and mutual respect. Educators will learn how to:

• Promote behavioral, cognitive, and affective student engagement.
• Develop and expand vocabulary and language structures cohesively.
• Scaffold content knowledge and reading comprehension.
• Build student agency, confidence, and autonomy.