FEBRUARY 2026 EDWEB LUNCH AND LEARN: THE SCIENCE OF WRITING -Writing That Works: 5 Evidence-Based Practices for Literacy Success
Release Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 |
Writing That Works: 5 Evidence-Based Practices for Literacy Success
Dr. Steve Graham, Regents professor, Mary Emily Warner professor, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, Arizona State University
Discover the five research-backed practices that help students become confident, capable, and fluent writers.
Description:
Join internationally recognized literacy expert Dr. Steve Graham for a dynamic session that translates decades of writing research into practical classroom strategies. Drawing from multiple meta-analyses and studies of exceptional literacy teachers, Dr. Graham presents a comprehensive framework built around five essential practices: students need to write regularly, they need support while writing, writing must be explicitly taught, reading and writing must be connected, and educators must encourage risk-taking and creativity.
This webinar is designed for educators and education leaders who want to move beyond buzzwords and toward measurable impact. Dr. Graham will share actionable strategies—such as goal setting, feedback, pre-writing routines, and collaborative learning—that can be implemented immediately to strengthen writing instruction across grade levels. Whether you’re refining your literacy block or designing a districtwide writing initiative, this session will help you build classrooms where writing truly works.
What You’ll Learn
- The five evidence-based practices that form the foundation of effective writing instruction
- How to integrate writing with reading and learning to deepen comprehension and critical thinking
- Practical strategies for supporting students as they write, including feedback, goal setting, and collaboration
- Why fostering risk-taking and creativity is essential for building classrooms where writers flourish
- How to apply research findings to daily lesson structures that accelerate student growth