STAT 2025–2026 Book Study
Supporting Emergent Multilingual Learners in Science, Grades 7–12 by Molly Weinburgh, Cecilia Silva, and Kathy Horak Smith
Join STAT and fellow grades 7–12 educators for a powerful book study that explores how to teach science while supporting students who are learning English. Based on an NSTA Press title, this study introduces the 5R model—a framework for building confidence and skill in both science and language learning.
Participants will read two chapters per session, engage in collaborative discussions and resources in Google Classroom, and design a classroom lesson using the 5R model.
Focus Areas Include:
- Increasing teacher understanding of the challenges facing emergent multilingual students.
- Assisting teachers in creating accessible lessons that encourage scientific and linguistic understanding.
- Helping teachers adopt methods to increase cultural relevance in the classroom.
Required Materials:
This free book study is open to STAT members and nonmembers. All you need is a copy of the book and to register! You'll join a group of peers for online discussion and reflection, and opportunities to build community, develop action plans, and achieve your goals. Discussion and summaries will be posted and facilitated via a Google Classroom ahead of each meeting.
Meeting Dates:
- 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. CT, December 2, 2025 (Online)
- 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. CT, December 16, 2025 (Online)
- 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. CT, January 6, 2026 (Online)
- 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. CT, January 20, 2026 (Online)
- 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. CT, February 3, 2026 (Online)
- 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. CT, February 17, 2026 (Online)
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