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Demonstrating Understanding Through Writing: Meeting the Expectations of College and Today’s Workforce

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Date & Time: Wednesday, March 19th at 2 p.m.

Strong writing skills are critical for success in school and beyond. From the workplace to college classrooms, the ability to express one’s thoughts and ideas in a coherent fashion is expected. Writing is the output of understanding. Given time and curriculum constraints, though, how can district leaders help educators carve out space for daily writing to build student fluency and confidence so future graduates can successfully pursue a post-secondary degree and career?

In this 30-minute Ed Talk, join a seasoned K-12 educator and leader for an insightful discussion on how to create meaningful opportunities for students to showcase their learning through writing.

This session will explore the power of writing in both surface-level and deep learning, highlighting when and how to integrate writing activities effectively during class time. With actionable strategies and practical examples, you’ll learn how to empower your educators to engage students in reflective and active learning through writing in a way that will ensure college and workforce readiness.

Key Takeaways:

  • Identify key moments in a lesson when writing can enhance learning.
  • Explore examples of both surface-level and deep writing tasks.
  • Learn how to use student writing data to tailor interventions and extension activities.
  • Gain strategies for creating a classroom environment that prioritizes student reflection and expression.
  • Understand how writing supports student engagement and comprehension across subjects.

***All attendees will be able to safely download supporting resources to put these ideas, including “writing to learn,” into action.

Speaker

Dr. Paige Whitlock, Ed.D, Literacy Director, NoRedInk

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