This professional development session will focus on unpacking the components of writing instruction and strategies for effectively teaching writing to students. Participants will also learn about two models that conceptualize the complexities of writing - the Simple View of Writing and the Writing Rope.

The goals of the session are to help participants understand:

• the complex nature of writing and the critical components of writing instruction

• the developmental stages of writing

• the developmental phases of the writing process

• strategies to better support ALL learners develop into skilled writers

Note:**Lunch on your own**