Writing Practices for the Core: Evidence-based Practices to Support Macro-level Writing Instruction
Session Dates
Tuesday November 12, 2019 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM - PaTTAN - CENTRAL
Wednesday November 13, 2019 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM - PaTTAN - CENTRAL
Closed
This series focuses on writing instruction for students in grades 1-8. Evidence-based practices from the Institute of Education Sciences’ (IES) practice guides for “Teaching Elementary and Secondary Students to be Effective Writers” will be used to frame series content. Overall, training will emphasize how to teach the writing process, apply the writing process to genre-specific writing, use writing for learning, and differentiate instruction for students by enhancing writing materials, addressing quality features of writing by integrating reading and writing instruction, and using writing strategies.
Target Audience
Core classroom teachers, Special Educators, Reading Specialists, Speech and Language Pathologists, Literacy Coaches, English Learner Instructors, School Administrators, School Psychologists
Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this event. Contact: Kelly Kapp, at 717-901-2271, or
kkapp@pattan.net.