The conversation in the last few years has focused heavily on the science of reading, but what about writing? What does research say is essential for children to learn the skills, cognitive processes, and behaviors that proficient writers need to flourish? What does every child need to be taught in order to become a skilled writer?
This workshop will focus on the building blocks of writing instruction: parts of speech, sentence elements, and sentence structures. Our goal is to provide each educator with guidance for sequencing foundational language skills, as well as the knowledge and clarity to explicitly and effectively teach grammar and syntax using the gradual release of responsibility model. Empowered by research and armed with tools, each educator will leave ready to teach every child the foundational–yet transformational–skills of writing.
Workshop Structure, Logistics + Cost:
The workshop will take place at Charles N. Holden Elementary School from 9 am - 3 pm, with an hour break for lunch. The registration fee is $175, and participants receive 5 hours of CPDU credit.
Registration and payment deadline is Friday, April 3, 2026. |
Teacher Feedback from Previous Professional Development Sessions:
You two are fantastic! You are knowledgeable, positive, and inspiring. You understand that teaching is challenging and change is the only constant. You deliver information in a way that is accessible and manageable.
What worked? EVERYTHING! Carissa you are absolutely fabulous and so gifted and talented at what you do. You can tell you have a true passion for it as well and it shines through! I have never learned so much, had so many "ah ha" moments, or had so much fun at a workshop!
Carissa is so engaging, and clearly presents the work in a way that is clear and concise. She is truly a master of her craft and I love learning from her!
Fabulous PD. I'm fired up to teaching writing this school year!
It was by far the best writing professional development seminar I have attended!
Maria did a wonderful job presenting. She is extremely knowledgeable and very friendly.
I greatly appreciate the professionalism and knowledge of both literacy coaches, Maria and Carissa. They are an invaluable asset to me as a teacher, as well as to my school!!
This was a fabulous three days, and I'm thrilled to have been able to get to participate. Maria, you've made me so excited to start the literacy workshop in my classroom this year!
I love Maria and Carissa and the resources they provide for me as a teacher and teacher leader in my building. Going into my third year with CLG, I felt very confident about planning.
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