Ep 10 Why You Don't Need a Writing Program to Start Your Transformation!

Teachers! Let me tell you why you do not need a specific writing program or manual to teach writing! I promise that you only need a few methods and bits of information to get your students writing and growing as writers. Making a few changes will start your transformation! Are your students struggling with writing independently? Do you feel unqualified to teach writing? If you know that the writing happening in your classroom is just not quite enough, listen in!Resources:Writing PathwaysThe Writing Strategies BookAbout 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!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachingtotransform/message