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Combining Writing and Social-Emotional Learning to Help Students Express Themselves

Learn new ways to provide effective writing instruction and practice that will also help students with their social-emotional development. Authors Leah Mermelstein and Patty McGee explain strategies and techniques that will engage K-6 students in improving their written communication skills, building understanding and compassion, and processing the impact of recent events.

This research-based webinar will enable educators to combine key types of instructional strands, practice sessions, and levels of support so students can improve their writing and social-emotional skills in a positive and meaningful way.

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Combining Writing and Social-Emotional Learning to Help Students Express Themselves

Presented by: Leah Mermelstein, M.A., and Patty McGee, M.Ed. 

Combining Writing and Social-Emotional Learning to Help Students Express Themselves

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Learn new ways to provide effective writing instruction and practice that will also help students with their social-emotional development. Authors Leah Mermelstein and Patty McGee explain strategies and techniques that will engage K-6 students in improving their written communication skills, building understanding and compassion, and processing the impact of recent events.

This research-based webinar will enable educators to combine key types of instructional strands, practice sessions, and levels of support so students can improve their writing and social-emotional skills in a positive and meaningful way.

Duration

1 hour

About the Presenter

Leah Mermelstein

Leah Mermelstein, M.A. is a well-known expert and author on the teaching of writing, reading, and language development. She is a sought-after keynote speaker at national conferences, admired for her close study of students’ writing and reading development. As a literacy consultant, Leah works closely with school districts, teachers, and students, helping develop and deliver quality and cohesive literacy instruction. She holds a master’s degree in cultural diversity and curriculum reform and aspires to ground all of her work in creating equitable access to children and families. Leah has written numerous books on the teaching of reading and writing and the connection between the two.

 
 
Patty McGee

Patty McGee, M.Ed. is a New Jersey-based author, educator and literacy leader who envisions learning environments where teachers and students discover their true potential and power. Patty has received the Milken Educator Award (2020) and is the author of The 7 Essentials of Writer’s Workshop.