Bringing Variety and Choice to Writing About Reading (Complimentary Webinar)
Looking to transform how your students engage with texts?
Join our complimentary 45-minute webinar to discover diverse writing genres and formats that help students deepen their understanding, clarify their thinking, and express their ideas in more meaningful ways when they write about reading.
- Classroom Teachers K-5
- Literacy Coaches/Teacher Leaders
- Interventionists/Specialists
Help your students move beyond surface-level reading and into deeper, more meaningful thinking—through the power of writing. Whether they’re crafting narratives, exploring ideas through informational pieces, or expressing insights through poetry, each genre opens a new door for students to reflect on and make sense of what they read.
Join us for an engaging 45-minute webinar packed with practical ideas that help turn writing into a powerful tool for strengthening reading comprehension.
Topics include:
- Using a gradual release approach to writing about reading
- Exploring a variety of writing genres and forms for writing about reading
- Sparking students’ critical thinking and richer connections to texts
Heather Rodman, Literacy Trainer
Prior to joining the Center for Literacy Teaching and Instructional Leadership as a Primary Trainer, Heather was a Kindergarten, first, second, third, and fourth grade classroom teacher in Middletown, CT for 16 years. She was also a Primary Literacy Coordinator for five years where she provided literacy training and coaching to K-5 teachers. In addition, she was a member of the Connecticut Department of Education Common Core State Standards Curriculum Design Team for English Language Arts.
Registration Deadline
The registration portal closes at 2:30pm EST on April 30, 2026.
Interested in professional learning at your school or district? Schedule a meeting with one of our faculty trainers.
Start with the Readers: Small Group Instruction That Makes a Difference (Complimentary Webinar)
Start with what readers need next. In this 45-minute webinar, learn how to identify specific reading needs and use focus groups to design targeted small group instruction with a clear instructional purpose.
Energizing Student Writing Through Vision, Purpose, and Voice (Complimentary Webinar)
Do your students’ writing pieces often look similar or lack variety in structure and organization? In this complimentary 45-minute 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.
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!