Heartwise Presents

Newcomer Teacher Practice Series:

Strategies to Support Newcomer Connectedness, Confidence, and Deeper Learning

A 4-part virtual workshop series for educators looking to create inclusive, rigorous, community-connected classrooms for their newcomer students and families. 

 

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Newcomers –immigrants in their first years of U.S. schooling– are a fast growing population in schools across the country. Despite increasing representation in our school communities, many teachers and administrators struggle with effectively supporting our newest language learners.


Since the elections, newcomer students are facing more strains than ever to their physical, mental, and emotional well-being… impacting how they show up in the classroom.


Join a community of peers who care deeply about helping their newcomer students thrive in the classroom and beyond, as we make our classrooms and schools work better for our newest learners.

 

The Newcomer Teacher Practice Series provides you with tangible, research-informed tools and strategies so you can be a bright spot for your newcomer students right now and into the coming years.

Newcomers –immigrants in their first years of U.S. schooling– are a fast growing population in schools across the country. Despite increasing representation in our school communities, many teachers and administrators struggle with effectively supporting our newest language learners.


Since the elections, newcomer students are facing more strains than ever to their physical, mental, and emotional well-being… and their ability to learn.

Join a community of peers who care deeply about helping their newcomer students succeed in the classroom and beyond, as we better make our classrooms and schools work for our newest learners.

 

The Newcomer Teacher Practice Series provides you with tangible, research-informed tools and techniques so you can be a bright spot for your newcomer students right now.

Workshop 1: Creating Classrooms of Safety and Belonging for Newcomers

Learn key strategies for creating an inclusive classroom community of safety, trust, and belonging for newcomer students, particularly in politically turbulent times.

 Dates TBD

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Workshop 2: Leveraging Newcomers’ Rich Linguistic Resources to Support Deeper Learning

Learn the fundamentals of leveraging newcomers’ full linguistic toolbox (including knowledge of multiple languages) to support their deeper learning and engagement in the classroom.

 Dates TBD

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Workshop 3: Embracing Newcomers’ Funds of Knowledge to Create Inclusive and Rigorous Classrooms

Learn about the many funds of knowledge newcomers bring to the classroom, how to identify students’ individual and community funds of knowledge, and how to incorporate them into rich classroom learning experiences.

Dates TBD

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Workshop 4: Engaging Newcomer Families in Classroom Learning and Beyond

Learn new ways to build relationships with newcomer families and caregivers that supports student learning, even across linguistic and cultural differences.

 

Dates TBD 

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For any questions about specific sessions, our facilitators, or the series in general, please email [email protected].

The Newcomer Teacher Practice Series is designed for:

Teachers of Newcomers

Both new and seasoned educators working with newly arrived students in any classroom setting (newcomer programs, EL classes, or general education).

Instructional Staff

Aides and coaches who directly support teachers and newcomer students in the learning process.

School Leaders & Support Staff

Administrators, community school specialists, family liaisons, and other school personnel working to create supportive environments for newcomers.

Anyone Supporting Newcomer Success

Individuals seeking practical resources, strategies, and tools to best serve newcomer students and their families.

What can you expect from each session?


Exposure to wise practices in newcomer education

During each session, we'll share wise practices in the field of newcomer education. We won’t just talk about concepts; we’ll showcase specific teacher moves, sample lesson plans, and recommended reading lists for instructional content you can use with your newcomer students. 

Learning with and from your peers.

Each interactive session gives you space to listen and learn alongside your peers. Connect with educators who are also going the extra mile to serve their newcomer students, be affirmed as you share your own experiences, and learn what's worked for others.  

Practical tools and time to experiment.

These sessions are more than just presentations. We'll also share practical tools and strategies that you will have time to experiment with, as you think about your own unique student and classroom needs--think of it as mini "lab" time!

We know you care deeply about your newcomer students.

When you invest in your own practice, you help your students feel supported and see school as somewhere they are accepted and safe. This is hard work--and you are not alone!

Meet the Workshop Facilitators

Cristina Lash & Kendra Fehrer


Each virtual workshop session in this Newcomer Teacher Practice Series is facilitated by Cristina Lash, PhD, a Senior Associate at Heartwise Learning and Kendra Fehrer, PhD, Founder and Principal at Heartwise Learning. Cristina is an experienced educator, trainer, and researcher, who has researched culturally responsive and multicultural teaching practices and immigrant incorporation in schools, as well as advised state policymakers on best practices for English Learners. Kendra is an educator, researcher, trainer, and student support practitioner who has served newcomer students and teachers.

 Together, they bring a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to support teachers and students.

Important Workshop Details


Workshop Session Access

Each session will be held virtually via Zoom, so you will need access to a computer and WiFi service. 

Workshop Session Recordings 

Workshop recordings will be provided post-session to all registrants in the event that you cannot attend live or would like to re-watch it. You will have access to the recording for 30 days after the session.

Accommodating Participants with Disabilities

Heartwise Learning is an inclusive organization that strives to provide fair and equal access to all participants. Please contact [email protected] as soon as possible with any disability support requests so we can honor and accommodate them. 

 Newcomer Series Interest Form:

Interested in joining our amazing newcomer communities?

Please complete the form below and we will reach out to you with more details and future dates

By submitting the form, you agree to receive news and notifications on Heartwise's Newcomer Work. You can unsubscribe at any time.

For any questions about specific sessions, our facilitators, or the series in general, please email [email protected].