Supporting newcomer students in secondary content areas requires intentional strategies to help them access rigorous academic material while developing their English language skills. This professional development workshop will equip educators with practical tools to scaffold instruction, differentiate lessons, and create an inclusive classroom environment that fosters language acquisition and content mastery. Participants will explore strategies for building background knowledge, leveraging native language supports, and using multimodal resources to enhance comprehension. Through interactive discussions and hands-on activities, educators will leave with actionable strategies to empower newcomer students to succeed in subject-area learning.
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