The Science of Writing Instruction
Join author and professional learning coach April Smith as she explores research and insights into effective writing instruction in K-12 classrooms. She delves into methodologies, interviews experts, and shares practical strategies to support our students – all backed by evidence and research. Whether you're an educator, parent, or simply curious about literacy development, tune in to discover practical strategies that foster confident and successful writers.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 27
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Ep. 7: The Importance of Building Vocabulary
Michelle Sullivan is the vibrant and passionate face behind The Colorful Classroom. Her mission? To equip elementary teachers with captivating, SOR-aligned tips, tools, and strategies for strong lite…
Ep. 6: The Importance of Writing Goals in the IEP
Heather Cacioppo has taught in self-contained classroom settings for middle school and high school students for 8 years. She is currently a Special Education Curriculum and Assessment Coordinator at …
Ep. 5: Simple Ways to Energize Your Writing Activities
Thomas J. Bussey is a dedicated educator with 15 years of experience. He holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Elementary Education from Georgia State University and is currently pursuing …
Ep. 4: Incorporating Writing Into Literacy Centers
Susan is a current first-grade teacher in Massachusetts. She has her Ed.M. in Curriculum and Instruction from Boston University and is both LETRS and OG trained. Her passion is sharing research-based…
Ep. 3: Enhancing Writing Through Effective Instructional Coaching
Nicole Turner is a highly respected K-12 educational coach, author, speaker, and trainer, dedicated to supporting instructional coaches. She launched the first full virtual conference designed speci…
Ep. 2: How to Evaluate the Writing Component of an ELA Curriculum
Thank you for listening! If you need help evaluating your current writing materials, please contact me.
April Smith is the author of the book Simplify Your Writing Instruction: A Framework For a Stud…
Ep. 1: How Writing Fits Into The Science of Reading
April Smith is the author of the book Simplify Your Writing Instruction: A Framework For a Student-Centered Writing Block. You can find her on socials at the links below. Find her free writing traini…