JoinPLI #4
National Conference in Anaheim • April 15, 2026
Full-Day Workshop
Sensemaking Supports All! Empowering Multilingual Learners Through Science
Preconference • Wednesday, April 15 • 8:15 AM - 3:15 PM
All participants will receive breakfast and lunch.
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
$150
Conference registration is NOT required to attend.
About the Session
Every student deserves access to high-quality, meaningful science instruction designed with all learners in mind. Join NSTA Professional Learning facilitators for a full-day deep dive into classroom instruction that supports multilingual learners through rich, engaging, and inclusive learning experiences.
In this immersive session, we’ll explore the specific approaches using video footage from a middle school classroom to see how spotlight strategies and routines promote language development alongside science understanding. You’ll learn how the high-quality curriculum fosters opportunities for multilingual learners to share ideas, build vocabulary, and participate confidently in scientific discourse.
Key Takeaways
- How intentional instructional design supports multilingual learners
- Strategies that promote language-rich, collaborative science classrooms
- Real-world video examples and specific strategies from classrooms with students with varied learning needs