2025 Start Strong: Full Schedule

8:30am EDT

Project Based Writing (3-12)

Thursday August 7, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am EDT

How can we create opportunities for authentic writing so our students won't just use Chat GPT? I don't want students to just fill in the blanks on an essay outline; I want them to take time to consider what words fit their writing best, how to manipulate sounds to create a feeling, how to best express the characteristics of their ideas in both fiction and nonfiction. Enter Project-Based Writing. With guidance and structure, students practice choice writing while also having authentic reasons to create persuasive and narrative writing in service of their goals. Optimize creativity while maintaining structure, increase independence while still guiding students all the way in work that meets standards and the student's personal goals.

Speakers

Alice Speegle

Gifted Intervention Specialist, Jones Middle School, Upper Arlington Schools

Thursday August 7, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
UAHS 3101

3-12

2:00pm EDT

Let's start a Writing Revolution in your Responsive Classroom (grades 3-12)

Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT

UAHS 3103

This presentation will explore practical strategies for integrating meaningful writing opportunities across all subject areas, even for teachers who don't consider themselves writing instructors. Drawing from Responsive Classroom principles, we'll discuss how writing can build community, encourage reflection, and support student engagement. Attendees will leave with simple, adaptable routines that promote student voice, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth through writing. Whether in math, science, art, or P.E., writing can become a natural and powerful part of any classroom.

Speakers

Nick Judy

Deborah Tarr

English Language Arts Teacher, Grade 8

I am an English Language Arts teacher with almost 30 years of experience. I have taught grades 7 - 12. I am passionate about integrating ELA with other subject areas. I love the way The Writing Revolution is revolutionary because it is about going back to the basics and integrating... Read More →

Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
UAHS 3103