Name: From Silence to Speaking: What’s Really Behind Newcomer Participation—and What Actually Works
Start: 2026-10-08T11:00:00-0700
End: 2026-10-08T11:50:00-0700

From Silence to Speaking: What’s Really Behind Newcomer Participation—and What Actually Works

LIMITED

Thursday October 8, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am PDT

Gomes

Limited Capacity seats available

Newcomer students are often perceived as silent or unengaged, but silence has multiple causes that are frequently misunderstood. This session explores how cultural norms, cognitive overload, prior academic experiences, and emotional factors shape newcomer participation in the classroom.
Participants will learn a practical framework for supporting newcomers through a progression of participation strategies—from nonverbal engagement activities to structured speaking routines,, various pair and group activities with accountability, and eventually independent language production. The session also highlights the strategic use of first language, extended processing time, and culturally responsive practices that build trust and student identity.

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Marianna Domokos

District ELD Teacher / ELPAC Coordinator, Yosemite Unified School District

Marianna Domokos is an English Language Development (ELD) educator and coordinator with experience supporting multilingual learners in grades K–12. As an English learner herself (L1 Hungarian), she brings a personal understanding of second language acquisition and the strengths... Read More →

Thursday October 8, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
Gomes 3rd Floor

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