This series introduces teachers to the classroom cultures and instructional practices that research suggests are critical to nurturing and developing thoughtful, motivated and proficient writers. The series will be an in-depth study designed to increase teacher’s pedagogical content knowledge of teaching writing to 3-5 grade students.  This offering will help you be prepared to incorporate the new Common Core Standards Curriculum into your program.

Ongoing Areas of Exploration Include:

This series will support teachers on how to organize a writing workshop, the  development of effective mini lessons based on students’ needs, the essential components of an effective conference and the critical role of immersion. Teachers will build yearlong plans based on the Common Core State Standards, qualities of good writing, and students’ needs.  Additionally teachers will build shared language and knowledge of writing terms, goals and processes.  They will establish routines and rituals to encourage independence and stamina and study various forms of assessment.