Newcomer & Immigrant Teacher Workshop Series
A Practical, Reflective Learning Series — Grounded in What Teachers Are Asking
If you’ve ever asked yourself…
How do I support my students when I know so many have experienced trauma?
How can I engage with students across a language divide—and help them access grade-level content while learning English?
What do I do when students seem disengaged? How can I build on what they already know and care about?
How do I connect meaningfully with families when we don’t share a language or cultural background?
How can I help newcomer students feel more confident and comfortable at school—academically and socially?
…this series is for you.
You don’t need to be a language expert or a mental health professional to make a big difference in your newcomer students’ lives. You just need the right tools, supportive community, and space to reflect on what’s working and what’s possible.
In this five-part series, you’ll build practical strategies to better support newly arrived students—while connecting with other educators navigating similar challenges.
Our workshops include hands-on, interactive sessions featuring real-time application: sample lesson plans, peer case discussions, and hands-on practice with tools you’ll take back to your classroom.
Workshop Series Overview
We know that supporting newcomers takes more than good intentions — it takes time, tools, and a space to learn with others.
Session 1 – Belonging: Strategies to build safety, trust, and belonging
Session 2 – Language: Leveraging students' home languages for deeper learning
Session 3 – Funds of Knowledge: Integrating community strengths into curriculum
Session 4 – Family Engagement: Partnering with families across language and culture differences
Session 5 - Student Confidence: Centering youth voice and leadership
Whether you’re just getting started or developing an existing program, we help district and school leaders take a more intentional approach — grounded in research and reflective of your local context. We help you build on what's already in place and align the many moving parts to strengthen a holistic system of supports.
We can help program leaders:
Program Strategy & Advising
You don’t have to reinvent the wheel — or rely on piecemeal fixes — to support your newcomer students.
Identify self-assessment tools for team reflection and growth.
Align newcomer supports with existing initiatives like community schools, MTSS, or family engagement — so efforts reinforce each other.
Integrate newcomer student and family voice into program planning and priorities.
Clarify your program’s vision and goals, grounded in research and promising practice.
Develop a phased roadmap for top priorities and further program development.
Create a focused PD calendar that meets staff where they are and builds capacity where it’s needed most.
So your efforts are fully integrated — not isolated — and provide newcomers with the holistic supports they need to thrive.
Want to Learn More?
Talk With Us
Whether you're exploring possibilities or already have a project in mind, we’ll help you sharpen your focus and explore smart ways to move forward.
Here’s how to take the next step — no pressure, no heavy lift.
1
Book a Call
Start by scheduling a quick, no-pressure call with the Heartwise team. Pick a time that works for you so we can learn more about each other and what you’re looking for.
2
We Explore Fit
We’ll ask some questions, listen closely, and learn about your goals and context. We’ll also share some initial ideas for how we might be able to help.
3
We Plan Next Steps
If it feels like a good match, we’ll follow up with a second session to co-design a scope of work based on your priorities. If not, we’re happy to point you towards other helpful resources.
*Curious about cost?
Most Heartwise projects range from $15,000–$80,000. We shape each scope of work collaboratively — pairing your priorities with the level of support it takes to reach them.
