2026 Newcomer Network Conference: Full Schedule

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10:10am PDT

Barriers to Bridges: Empowering English Learners through Resilience, Relationships, and Relevance

Friday October 9, 2026 10:10am - 11:00am PDT

Limited Capacity seats available

English Learners encounter multiple barriers to learning. English Learners also come to school with many assets and strengths! Learn strategies to build upon these strengths by cultivating student resilience and mindset. Participants will leave the session with resources and strategies to bridge barriers and empower ELs' success through self-advocacy in the classroom, school, and community.

Speakers

Jamey Olney

Teacher, Glick Middle School

Jamey Olney teaches 7th and 8th grade English Language Development at Glick Middle School in Modesto, CA, where she serves as the English Language Development site coordinator and advises the H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Everywhere) Club. Jamey previously taught grades K-8 and has... Read More →

Friday October 9, 2026 10:10am - 11:00am PDT
Anderson 3rd Floor

Breakout Session

11:10am PDT

From Overwhelmed to Optimized: Your New AI Co-Pilot for ELL Success

LIMITED

Friday October 9, 2026 11:10am - 12:00pm PDT

Anderson

Limited Capacity seats available

Are you overwhelmed by the time it takes to scaffold lessons for ELLs? Join this hands-on 50-minute workshop to transform your planning process. Learn how to use NotebookLM, SchoolAI, and Wayground to automate content adaptation and create engaging formative assessments. Move beyond the hype and master practical workflows that save hours of prep time. Bring your laptop and a lesson plan; you will leave with ready-to-use resources for your students. Reclaim your planning time, boost your efficiency, and provide targeted, equitable support to your ELLs. Let’s make Monday morning easier, together!

Speakers

Victor Soria

ELA/ALD Teacher, Edtech Coach, Grace Davis High School/ Modesto City Schools

As an experienced educator, Victor Soria combines expertise in academic language acquisition with a forward-thinking approach to educational technology. Victor currently supports 12th-grade students through English and ALD instruction, ensuring that multilingual learners have the... Read More →

Friday October 9, 2026 11:10am - 12:00pm PDT
Anderson 3rd Floor

Breakout Session

2026 Newcomer Network Conference

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2026 Newcomer Network Conference

10:10am PDT

Jamey Olney

11:10am PDT

Victor Soria

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