IMPACT Hour - Integrating Writing into the Science of Reading

This IMPACT Hour, "Integrating Writing into the Science of Reading," offers educators efficient and effective, research-backed strategies for boosting student literacy. Attendees will explore how writing is intrinsically important for communication and learn practical methods for integrating daily writing practice to combat feelings of defeat in students who struggle with writing. By focusing on the powerful connection between writing and reading, participants will gain concrete skills to improve students’ reading comprehension through structured writing instruction.

Who Should Attend:

This session is designed for educators who are focused on improving student literacy by integrating the principles of the Science of Reading into their daily instruction. The content is relevant for teachers looking to understand the connections between reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

What to Expect:

Participants can expect to engage in discussion and practical application based on research surrounding the integration of reading and writing skills. Key goals for the session include:

• Understanding the Literacy Connections: Exploring how writing is connected to reading, speaking, and listening, often utilizing models like the SWIRL method.

• Daily Integration Strategies: Considering practical ways to integrate writing into instruction daily. The session emphasizes that writing needs to happen daily, in every class, as it increases comprehension.

• Implementing Scaffolding Techniques: Understanding the necessity for tools like sentence stems and collaborative writing activities to reduce the burden on working memory.

• Utilizing Outlines and Notes: Determining the need for integrating simple paragraph outlines and practicing strategies like Two-Column Notes and Quick Writes (short, informal writing tasks that aid in organization and communication).

• Resource Sharing: Being introduced to various resources to support implementation, including material related to The Writing Revolution and Keys to Literacy.

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At Keep Indiana Learning, we know educators need professional learning that fits into their busy schedules and makes a real difference. You’ll get bite-sized professional learning sessions with big results. In just one hour, participants move through a cycle of learning: identifying needs, seeing strategies modeled, practicing new ideas, applying them to their own work, checking for understanding, and taking back actionable tools for immediate use.

IMPACT Hours: Practical strategies. Immediate impact. One hour at a time.

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Cancellations made before the payment settles (usually within 24 hours) will be 100% refunded. Cancellations made 7 calendar days or more in advance of the event date, will receive a 90% refund. Cancellations made less than 7 days of the event will receive a 75% refund. Any cancellation made on the day of or after will NOT receive a refund.

If you have any questions about cancellation, please contact us at keepindianalearning@ciesc.org.