Description

IMPORTANT: This opportunity is specific only to 3rd-5th grade writing instruction.

Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) is an evidence-based pedagogy. It teaches students how to use the writing process and equips them with the necessary skills and strategies to become self-regulated, successful writers. Through carefully analyzing peer-written exemplars and published mentor texts, SRSD exposes learners to the features of effective writing at the outset and all through the year. Explicit instruction prepares students to incorporate these features into their own pieces. They learn key strategies and solidify their skills through: collaborative writes, self/peer feedback and embedded deliberate practice. To facilitate a gradual release, teachers model writing, offer scaffolds and support ongoing goal setting. The end result? Confident, joyful and effective writers. Learn more about thinkSRSD at: https://thinksrsd.com/about-srsd/ 

Course Commitment Includes:

- LEARN: Participants are expected to complete approximately 7 hours of asynchronous e-learning AND attend 5 synchronous zoom sessions to process the new learning with colleagues across the state

- APPLY: Use the thinkSRSD framework to teach writing to your students for approximately 2 weeks over the course of the semester (apply + implement your new learning)

- ACCESS RESOURCES: receive a copy of the Releasing Writers manual and Power-Up Your Students' Writing (150+ evidence based lessons you can teach tomorrow) guidebook.  

NOTE: These resources are included in the cost of registration.

DELIVERY:  This multi-day professional learning opportunity will be offered as a combination of:

• 5 synchronous online meetings* (1 full-day + 4 3-hour sessions) AND
• Approximately 7 hours of asynchronous e-learning

*NOTE: The synchronous online meetings will NOT be recorded.  Participants are expected to attend ALL 5 of the synchronous online meetings.

AUDIENCE:  Elementary Teachers in Grades 3rd-5th; Instructional Coaches

PRESENTER:  thinkSRSD facilitator

CREDIT: This opportunity will be offered for 1 graduate continuing education credits through VCSU (separate fee required).