When I saw @SmekensEd was hosting another session on writing, I had to attend! Thanks to them and HMH for showcasing HMH Writable and the importance of students learning to write as young as Kindergarten (with a variety of ways to do so!) @KEDCGrants#KEDCgrants@kedc_epic
So many teachers are working hard to help their students, but are they spinning their wheels? @SmekensEd has so much to offer schools who want to build a stronger writing program with a focus on the science of writing! @KEDCGrants@KEDC_HERO
Follow the expert guidance of Kristina Smekens as she shares the essential facets of effective writing in mini-courses designed to provide you with the professional development you need, in the moment and on your own time.
Start learning here: https://t.co/AmCKIuS0QL
This explanation of how to write polished constructed responses using MA'AM, RACE, or CER is so helpful. I feel more confident to help my students write using RACE, which my school uses but hasn’t explained much to the arts dept. @KedcARTS@KEDCGrants@DrJWEvansJr@KingWendy_m
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
To show our thanks, we are having a sale ALL WEEK in The Literacy Store, our online bookstore!
Use code THANKS25 for 25% off your purchase through 11:59 pm on Friday, May 9th.
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✏️ Ready to kick off writing instruction with clarity and confidence?
This webinar dives into Launching the Writer’s Workshop—our best-selling teacher resource available in two grade-specific versions (K–2 and 3–12).
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Don't miss Kristina's FREE webinar, "9 Indicators of Explicit and Engaging Instruction," on Wednesday, 4/23 at 6pm EDT
Unveil nine key indicators of explicit and engaging instruction to provide clarity and structure throughout the entire learning process.
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Support your teachers with professional development focused on the literacy challenges unique to your school.
In-person support from a Smekens consultant provides teachers with confidence and inspiration to make best-practice instruction a reality.
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FREE WEBINAR--next week!
💥 Write with the WOW! factor💥
Through targeted mini-lessons and powerful writing tasks, Kristina will demonstrate how to teach these essential skills in ways that resonate with students.
Register today! ⬇
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We had a great week connecting with educators from the Indy, Lafayette, and Merrillville areas during Indiana’s Textbook Caravan. Brady Smekens and literacy consultants Didi Harris and Holly Sluyter gained valuable insights into how to best support teachers with resources and PD!
Teachers at @LebanonR3 have had great remote coaching sessions with Smekens Literacy Consultant @KristiMcCull this week!
They spent the week learning about changes to the ILEARN state assessment and ways to teach writing skills within their new reading curriculum.