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Virtual Writing Symposium Featuring Dr. Steve Graham

9/24/2024
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Pacific
12 PM PT | 1 PM MT | 2 PM CT | 3 PM ET

Event Description

Harnessing the Power of the Writing Process:
Empowering Teachers, Inspiring Writers

Join us for a virtual symposium to deepen your knowledge about evidence-based practices that promote students' development as skilled and confident writers. You'll also see first-hand examples of what powerful writing instruction looks like with students in real classroom settings.

Keynote by Dr. Steve Graham, Regents and Warner Professor, Division of Leadership and Innovations in Teachers College, Arizona State University

Session I - Dr. Steve Graham
In the Age of AI, Why Even Teach Writing? (45 minutes)
Dr. Steve Graham will discuss what the research tells us about writing as a "thinking" act and how explicitly teaching the writing process empowers teachers and writers. He will explore how teaching writing supports students in building strong critical thinking skills through organizing and communicating their ideas effectively and clearly, and how it gives students the confidence to engage as active members of a writing community.

Session II - Sue Wilder and Stacey Abeyta
Foundations of Writing Success: The Power of Community, Collaboration, and Feedback (45 minutes)
Join Sue Wilder and Stacey Abeyta, professional learning leads and long-time educators, for a fun and engaging session about the writing process. Learn how student-centered, rigorous writing instruction can build skilled and motivated writers who thrive in a classroom writing community. They will share stories and student work from their experience supporting teachers in classrooms as they examine how teaching the writing process fosters creativity, collaboration, and confidence in young writers.

This symposium kicks off our fall Power Hour series, featuring a unique series of 1-hour webinars that will focus on essential topics related to high-quality, effective writing instruction.

Details

Date: Tuesday, September 24
Time: 12:00 PM PT | 1:00 PM MT | 2:00 PM CT | 3:00 PM ET (1.5 hours in duration)
Intended Audience: The symposium is designed for all K–5 writing and literacy leaders.
Cost: The symposium is complimentary, but you must register in advance to attend.
Recording: Yes. A recording will be emailed to all registrants within 5 business days after the event. Please register to receive the recording.
Certificates: Attendance certificates are NOT available for this symposium.

Speakers and Presenters

Peter Brunn, Vice President, Organizational Learning
Dr. Katy Cortelyou, Sr. Regional Director, Midwest and Northeast
Dr. Marisa Ramirez Stukey, Sr. Director of Research

Sue Wilder, Professional Learning Lead
Stacey Abeyta, Professional Learning Lead

Questions? Contact events@collaborativeclassroom.org.