Join this two-year professional learning academy for middle and high school English teachers focused on strengthening writing instruction. The goal is to equip teachers to design cognitively rigorous writing tasks, deliver targeted feedback, and build student stamina and independence as writers.

We will explore sound, performance-driven instruction that emphasizes preparing students for high-stakes assessments (e.g., ACT) while aligning with the Science of Reading and structured literacy principles. We will explore how explicit, systematic instruction on sentence structure, grammar, syntax, morphology, text structures, and the writing process is key to improving clarity, coherence, and analytical writing. We will use evidence-based instructional routines with a focus on idea generation, planning, drafting, and revising. We will consider how the integration of reading-writing connections supports knowledge building and content learning.

OBJECTIVES

• A structured, research-aligned framework for secondary writing instruction
• Explicit connections between structured literacy, language development, and writing quality
• Instructional strategies that improve performance on assessments such as the ACT without narrowing instruction
• Collaborative examination of student work to inform instruction and feedback
• Opportunities for practice, reflection, and refinement across multiple school years

DETAILS

Year 1 dates:

• October 27, 2026; December 16, 2026; and February 23; 2027
• Three virtual support sessions per school district between learning sessions

Times: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: CESA 6, Oshkosh

Cost: $1,495 per participant

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Secondary ELA teachers
• Literacy Leaders
• Instructional Leaders

QUESTIONS?

Please contact emintie@cesa6.org or eschilling@cesa6.org if you have any questions regarding this event.

CESA 6 Payment Policy for Event Registrations

CESA 6 accepts credit card payments for all event registrations. If you are unable to complete your registration using a credit card, please contact events@cesa6.org for assistance with alternative arrangements.

Please note if an alternative payment is needed, a purchase order must be received before your registration can be confirmed. All registrations must be finalized before the event date.

Alternative payment methods may be approved under the following circumstances:

• Registration fees exceed $1,000
• A specific funding source is being used (e.g., Title funds)
• Your school district requires use of an internal payment process