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Build Routines to Support Every Learner

Kick off the school year with confidence through 12 free professional learning sessions for Newsela and Formative. Choose your own path and explore practical ways to use multimodal resources, support leaning on and beyond the screen, get hands-on with Luna AI, and meet the needs of every student across content areas.

Designed for teachers, instructional coaches, and school and district leaders.

Build your agenda from the professional learning sessions shared below. Earn PD credit for eligible sessions

Keynote: Build Routines to Support Every Learner

Start the event with a shared vision for the school year: building sustainable routines, supporting every learner, and using the right instructional mode for the moment — from print to digital to AI-supported planning. Plus, get a look at exciting new product updates for teachers and leaders.

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Routines, flexibility, multimodal learning

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Newsela & Formative Foundations

For new users or anyone who needs a refresher

July 23, 2026 11:00 AM

Get Started with Newsela 101

Learn Newsela basics and feel confident starting the school year.

July 23, 2026 12:00 PM

Get Started with Formative 101

Learn Formative basics and build an easy routine you can repeat.

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Admin & Implementation Leaders

Turn usage data into instructional support

July 23, 2026 11:00 AM

Ask a Newsela Expert about Meaningful Usage

Learn what meaningful Newsela usage looks like and how to support it in your school.

July 23, 2026 12:00 PM

Ask a Formative Expert about Meaningful Usage

Learn what meaningful Formative usage looks like and how to support it in your school.

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Subject Deep Dives

Choose your pathway for any grade level

June 24, 2026 9:00 AM

Develop Reading Routines with Newsela ELA

Build engaging reading routines that connect to your ELA goals.

July 24, 2026 10:00 AM

Spark Inquiry with Newsela Science & STEM

Support students with real-world connections so they can think like scientists.

July 24, 2026 11:00 AM

Make Connections with Newsela Social Studies

Help students connect social studies to current events and the world around them.

July 24, 2026 12:00 PM

Transform Cross-Curricular Writing with Newsela

Learn how to strengthen writing across subjects and differentiate for every learner.

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Multimodal Learning

Build flexible instruction for classroom and district goals

July 25, 2026 9:00 AM

Differentiate Faster with Newsela Luna AI

Use Luna AI to save planning time and support more students. Walk away with your first lessons planned.

July 25, 2026 10:00 AM

Build Activities with Formative Luna AI

Use Luna AI to plan quickly build meaningful instruction. Walk away with your first lessons planned.

July 23, 2026 1:00 PM

Unleash Newsela: Maximize Learning Beyond the Screen

Use Newsela flexibly across print, digital, discussion, and AI-supported learning.

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