Energizing Student Writing Through Vision, Purpose, and Voice (Complimentary Webinar)
Having a clear vision and plan for writing helps students write with energy and purpose.
Do your students’ writing pieces often look similar or lack variety in structure and organization? In this complimentary webinar, we will explore the importance of supporting students during the planning process so they can clearly communicate their message and make purposeful decisions about their writing.
- Classroom Teachers
- Literacy Coaches/Teacher Leaders
- Interventionists/Specialists
Are your students writing in unique and engaging ways to share their thoughts and ideas with their readers? By helping students develop a clear vision for their work, you can empower them to make thoughtful choices and produce more engaging, individualized pieces. During this complimentary webinar, you’ll examine how intentional planning supports writers with envisioning their final product and making purposeful decisions for writing.
Topics include:
- How to support meaningful planning before drafting
- Using mentor texts to strengthen the planning process
Linda Murphy, Associate Director, Literacy Programs
Linda has worked in school districts in New York in a variety of roles and settings. Prior to her joining the center at Lesley University, Linda held positions as a principal of an intermediate school, a Director of English Language Arts, Social Studies and Reading, a district trainer for Literacy Collaborative Intermediate, a Reading Recovery Teacher Leader and a classroom teacher. Linda holds licenses in Elementary Education and School District Administration.
Registration Deadline
The registration portal closes at 2:30pm EST on June 4, 2026.
Interested in professional learning at your school or district? Schedule a meeting with one of our faculty trainers.
End Strong, Start Smarter: Coaching Through the Year’s Final Stretch (Complimentary Webinar)
Join us for this 45-minute webinar and celebrate the accomplishments of your year. Reflect on student and teacher growth. And get a jump start on planning for professional learning in the fall!
Shared Leadership for School Improvement
In this 8-week online course for coaches and teacher leaders, you’ll learn how to promote a culture of shared leadership that can energize school teams.
Phonics, Vocabulary, Spelling, and Word Study in Grades K-8
In this 8-week online graduate course for teachers, learn the importance of systematic instruction in vocabulary, spelling, and word analysis skills.