Maria Nielsen takes educators on an interactive journey to gain new and exciting ELA and writing strategies as a team. In this fast-paced session, elementary teachers gain clarity about ELA standards and explore how reading and writing go hand-in-hand for increased student learning. Participants also learn how to focus on year-long essential standards while using a district- prescribed curriculum. In this session, participants: • Gather tools and graphic organizers to connect reading and writing. • Understand learning progressions on literacy-focused instruction and assessment. • Overlay essential standards with district-prescribed curricula. • Examine research-based teaching strategies to improve classroom instruction.
