What would be on the professional development wishlist of every secondary English Language Arts teacher? If you picked learning from an established literacy leader and author who holds  achievement, engagement and practicality at the forefront throughout an entire school year, then here’s your opportunity! Join us for two 3-part webinar series with the dynamic  Kelly Gallagher! 

The first three webinars will focus on reading, and the remaining three will emphasize writing. If you participate in both series, by the end of the school year you’ll have a solid foundation of reading and writing routines that will work in both an in-classroom and online learning platform. 

Included in the registration is the opportunity to unpack, collaborate and share ideas with other Alberta teachers.  Regional consortia will be hosting follow-up sessions after each Kelly Gallagher webinar to explore what strategies could look like within the Alberta curriculum context.

It is highly recommended that participants register for all six sessions in both series and as a school cohort to fully engage in a cycle of action research towards developing a deeper understanding of how specific research/evidence-based pedagogical approaches can positively impact student learning.

Session #1: The Importance of Volume: Motivating Adolescent Writers

Donald Graves said, “The best teacher of writing is the writing.” In this session, Kelly will share strategies proven to motivate even the most reluctant adolescent writers. 

Follow-up session (March 3, 2021): In Conversation: Motivating Adolescent Readers in Alberta Classrooms 

Session #2: Moving Writers From Compliance to Engagement

Compliant writing is not the same thing as engaged writing. In this workshop, Kelly will discuss critical decisions and moves teachers can make to ensure authentic engagement in young writers.  

Follow-up session (March 22, 2021): In Conversation: Moving Writers From Compliance to Engagement

Session #3: Assessment and Grading Practices That Encourage Growth in Writers

Though traditional end–of-the-essay grading works for the teacher, it does little, if anything, to improve our students’ writing performance. This session will focus on proven alternative assessment and grading techniques that actually drive better student writing.

Follow-up session (April 20, 2021): In Conversation: Assessment and Grading Practices That Encourage Growth in Writers

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SAPDC will be offering follow-up sessions, dates are still TBD.

Target Audience

Gr 7 to 12 Teachers; Instructional Coaches; District Leaders/Consultants

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