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SUMMARY:Reading Isn't Enough: Why Writing Is the Missing Lever
DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Amy Siracusano\, M.S.Ed.\, Experienced Educator\, National Literacy Consultant; and Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift\, Experienced Educator\, Director of Professional Learning and Academic Partnership\, Learning Without Tears \nSponsored by Learning Without Tears \n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany schools are making important gains in early reading through structured literacy and evidence-based instruction\, yet many principals are noticing a troubling disconnect: students who can decode text still struggle to write complete sentences\, explain their thinking\, and demonstrate comprehension. This edWebinar explores why writing is not simply an outcome of reading instruction\, but a critical driver of it.  \nDesigned for elementary principals and instructional leaders along with teachers\, this session examines how explicit instruction in handwriting\, spelling\, sentence construction\, and written expression strengthens phonics\, orthographic mapping\, language development\, and comprehension. Attendees will learn how writing functions as an essential component of a coherent literacy system rather than an add-on.  \nThrough classroom examples and leadership "look-fors\," attendees will gain clarity on what effective writing instruction looks like in practice and how principals can support it through scheduling\, professional learning\, and instructional feedback without increasing teacher overload. The presenters will also address common misconceptions that sideline writing and offer practical leadership moves to elevate writing as part of core literacy instruction. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to strengthen reading outcomes by intentionally leveraging writing to support not only decoding\, but also language\, thinking\, and communication for all learners.  \nBy the end of this edWebinar\, attendees will be able to:  \n\nExplain how explicit writing instruction\, including handwriting\, spelling\, and sentence construction\, strengthens foundational reading skills such as phonics\, orthographic mapping\, language development\, and comprehension\nIdentify key instructional "look-fors" that signal effective writing instruction and use focused feedback to strengthen both reading and writing outcomes\nApply leadership strategies to elevate writing as a core component of literacy instruction through intentional decisions about scheduling\, professional learning\, and instructional coherence without adding initiatives or increasing teacher overload\n\n This edWebinar will be of interest to elementary teachers\, principals\, instructional leaders\, and district leaders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nAmy Siracusano worked in public education for 23 years before becoming a national literacy consultant. Her career has included many positions: classroom teacher\, learning specialist\, Title I teacher\, vice principal\, literacy specialist for the board of education\, and adjunct professor. She has presented nationally on various literacy topics including reading\, dyslexia\, assessment\, and writing. Amy is a member of Decoding Dyslexia Maryland\, on the board for The Reading League\, a National LETRS Professional Learning Facilitator\, an Acadience Training Specialist\, and a Teacher Preparation and Literacy Review Specialist for The Barksdale Reading Institute. She is determined to support national efforts in making sure teachers are equipped with deep knowledge of language systems and teaching methods to ensure all students leave second grade with proficient reading and writing skills. Amy lives in Southern Maryland with her husband Joe and their two daughters\, Lucia and Isabella.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Cheryl Lundy Swift is an award-winning educator and educational leader with more than 25 years of experience. She serves as Director of Professional Learning and Academic Partnerships at Learning Without Tears\, where she leads the design and delivery of research-based professional learning experiences for teachers\, instructional coaches\, school leaders\, and districts across the United States and internationally. Dr. Lundy Swift has served in leadership and executive roles in public schools\, post-secondary institutions\, and education organizations. She is also the host of the podcast Literacy Matters: Empowered Conversations\, where she interviews literacy researchers\, authors\, and practitioners to explore today's literacy landscape and share practical\, classroom-ready insights.   \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Building Foundational Literacy Skills community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Without Tears’ mission in today’s changing learning landscape is to ensure that the path to student success remains simple and fun. We provide child-friendly\, hands-on\, innovative instruction for early learning\, handwriting\, keyboarding\, and writing strategies\, and our programs reach more than 31 million students in Pre-K through fifth grade.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/lwt20261210/
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,Early Literacy,English, Language Arts, Writing,Professional Development,Reading Skills
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