Writing is essential for building knowledge and deep thinking across content areas. This session introduces the Simple View of Writing and explores how writing develops. Educators will examine student writing samples, unpack the writing process, and plan for writing instruction that supports content learning and communication.

Participants will learn to choose and teach high-impact vocabulary using explicit routines and contextual strategies. The workshop explores how morphology—prefixes, suffixes, and roots—can enhance word understanding. Educators will also discover ways to embed vocabulary instruction throughout the school day to strengthen comprehension and language acquisition.

This workshop explores how the brain learns to read and why reading instruction must differ from how we acquire spoken language. Educators will examine research-based models and structured literacy practices that support all learners, including multilingual students, and address why reading is difficult for some children.

Explore processes for leveraging multiple sources of learning evidence and other student data to inform instructional implications. Focus on key strategies to triangulate multiple data sources along with MAP data and determine practical next steps to empower students in their learning.

Use knowledge depth, cognitive complexity, and formative assessment processes to guide planning. Delve into the crucial role of assessment in both instruction and planning. Participants analyze their MAP data to grasp how assessment data is vital for developing standards-aligned instructional plans, shaping teaching strategies, and enhancing student success.

NWEA® Professional Learning believes that meaningful student growth starts with empowered educators. That’s why our professional learning experiences are ongoing, relevant, and grounded in the realities of today’s classrooms and school systems.

Learn effective and efficient routines for teaching word recognition and comprehension alongside any adopted curriculum, and discover practical resources to use in the classroom tomorrow.