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Elevating Writing Instruction: Evidence-Based Strategies
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
Presented by Alyson Collins, Ph.D., CALT, Associate Professor of Special Education, Texas State University; Stephen Ciullo, Ph.D., Professor of Special Education, Texas State University; and Nicole Nelson, National Curriculum Consultant, Learning A-Z
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Bring your K-5 writing instruction to new heights with strategies rooted in research that make a real difference for all students. In this edWebinar, Dr. Alyson A. Collins and Dr. Stephen Ciullo—professors at Texas State University, experts in writing instruction, and former classroom teachers—will share new results from a comprehensive meta-analysis that reveals findings on best practices for foundational writing instruction. Key takeaways include:
- The latest insights into advances in writing intervention
- Ways to enhance common writing practices used in the classroom
- The do’s and don’ts of the principles of effective feedback
- Examples of practical strategies to try with your students
K-5 teachers and education leaders are invited to join us as we dig into the latest research on effective writing instruction and how to incorporate it into the classroom. Together, we can elevate writing instruction and positively impact student outcomes. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.
About the Presenters
Dr. Alyson A. Collins is an Associate Professor of Special Education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Texas State University (TXST). Prior to earning her doctoral degree from Vanderbilt University, Dr. Collins taught for nine years in Texas public schools. Her program of research focuses on exploring writing instruction for students with disabilities, effective interventions for these students, and professional development models that support teacher implementation of evidence-based practices. Dr. Collins has served as Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI on four Institute of Education Sciences (IES) grants aiming to improve writing instruction for students with disabilities. In addition, she leads two Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) preparation grants at TXST.
Dr. Stephen Ciullo is a Professor of Special Education at Texas State University (TXST). His research includes evaluating classroom writing instruction, exploring its alignment with research evidence, and its impact on student writing performance. Dr. Ciullo has received multiple research grants from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), including projects that assess writing instructional practices among educators and the effectiveness of interventions to enhance teachers’ instruction and student outcomes. He teaches undergraduate and masters-level courses on learning disabilities and literacy practices in special education. Dr. Ciullo earned his doctorate from the University of Texas at Austin and taught special education in public schools for six years.
Nicole Nelson served for 15 years as an elementary teacher and literacy coach in her local school district and was named TN PreK-4 Teacher of the Year for 2008. Nicole has also served as an Account Executive with Pearson, Renaissance, and Learning A-Z. While at Pearson, she also served as a Literacy Solutions Specialist and Curriculum Specialist. Nicole is currently a National Curriculum Consultant with Learning A-Z, where she supports districts across the nation in achieving their literacy goals. Nicole has shared her expertise through national, regional, and state conferences over the last 27 years.
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