Date & Time: Thursday, January 11th at 2 pm ET
The emphasis on reading instruction in education has often overshadowed the importance of teaching writing skills. Yet, evidence shows that enhancing writing skills directly boosts reading proficiency.
Attend this webinar with the Executive Director of the Penn Literacy Network—a professional development organization at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education—to learn how to elevate the Science of Writing across your district, and boost student proficiency in both reading and writing.
Topics will include:
- The critical importance of the Science of Writing
- The current landscape of writing education, and the need to integrate it with reading
- How to advocate for more writing resources and support within a school district
- Systematic and hands-on approaches to teaching writing in grades K-12
- Methods to improve teacher self-efficacy and engage students in writing education
Presenters
Lara Paparo, Ed.D., Executive Director, Penn Literacy Network, University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education
Jaclyn Gochoco, Senior Community Engagement Manager, NoRedink
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