Do you give enough time to new practices in writing instruction?

Or perhaps you throw in the towel as soon as things don't go as planned?

I have definitely been guilty of "poo pooing" a new strategy or technique when it doesn't magically fix everything right away. But the truth is, everything takes time!

Plus, sometimes a small adjustment is all it needs to work smoothly.

Oftentimes we feel like something is wrong when the thing that's meant to help us falls short.

This episode will share examples of common challenges with new workshop practices and how to overcome them with time, understanding and action!

Don't miss this helpful episode for your elementary or middle school writing time!

About Melissa:

Melissa is an enthusiastic educator and continuous learner with over 19 years' experience in education.  Her passion and expertise is transforming writing programs so that teachers are confident in writing instruction and student writers thrive! She strongly believes teachers are the key to effective instruction and their writers are their best resources.

Melissa knows that too often, explicit writing instruction is pushed aside in elementary education, and she feels it is her calling to help schools make it front and center, providing teachers with the knowledge and support necessary to implement effective and engaging writing instruction. 

Teaching to Transform, LLC was founded by Melissa in 2018 and partners with school districts to provide professional development in writing instruction.

If you would like to learn more or refer Melissa to your district, check out her website below!

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