Name: New Tools for Newcomer Education
Start: 2026-10-09T10:10:00-0700
End: 2026-10-09T11:00:00-0700

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

Limited Capacity seats available

In this session, participants will play with, discuss, offer feedback, and take home new tools being developed by the California Newcomer Network. Time will be split between the Newcomer Instructional Coach, an AI-powered chatbot, and the California Newcomer Implementation Guide, a program reference for district staff.

Speakers

Sam Finn

Director, California Newcomer Network & Californians Together

Sam Finn is the Director of the California Newcomer Network and the Director of Newcomer Policy & Practice at Californians Together. A former teacher and union representative, he has served as an organizer and advocate for newcomers at local, state, and national levels. His data analysis... Read More →

Efraín Tovar

Founder and Middle School Teacher, California Newcomer Network & Selma Unified

Efraín Tovar is the founder of the California Newcomer Network and a teacher in Selma Unified School District. A three-time Teacher of the Year, he has served as vice president of both the Selma Unified Teachers Association and Central Valley CUE—now the Central Valley CALIE (California... Read More →

Friday October 9, 2026 10:10am - 11:00am PDT
Mondo Conference Room 1st Floor 1715 Canal St. Merced CA 95340

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