Tuesday, October 27, 2026
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Cost: $1495
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:
Times: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: CESA 6, Oshkosh
Cost: $1,495 per participant
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
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Secondary ELA teachers
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Literacy Leaders
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Instructional Leaders
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:
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Registration fees exceed $1,000
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A specific funding source is being used (e.g., Title funds)
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Your school district requires use of an internal payment process
Cancellations for Events
Participant Cancellations: Cancellations must be submitted in writing by emailing events@cesa6.org. Registrants who cancel at least 14 calendar days prior to the event start date are eligible for a full refund, minus any non-refundable service or material fees. Cancellations received 7 to 13 calendar days before the event will be eligible for a 50% refund. No refunds will be provided for cancellations made within 7 calendar days of the event. Participants who do not attend without prior notice ("no call, no show") will be charged the full event fee.
Event Changes or Cancellations by CESA 6: CESA 6 reserves the right to change or cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to low enrollment, presenter availability, or other factors beyond our control. Participants will be notified promptly via email and offered either a full refund or a credit toward a future event.
Registration Transfers: Registrations may be transferred to another individual from the same organization at no additional cost. Please contact us at least 48 hours before the event start date to request a transfer.
Read more CESA 6 Terms of Service here.