College-Ready Writing Workshop
Study after study shows that WRITING is the #1 academic skill linked to success in college.
Join us for BetterRhetor's FREE professional development opportunity for high school teachers & district admins! Our 1hr virtual workshop—delivered via Zoom or Facebook—gives you research-validated tools for preparing your students for college-level writing.
This workshop covers the following topics:
• What is college-ready writing?
• Understanding the college-ready writing gap.
• How high school writing instruction differs from college writing instruction, and why.
• What you should know about composition theory, and why it matters.
• The writing experience college-bound students need most.
• Aligning pre-college and college-level writing instruction.
• Overcoming classroom obstacles to teaching authentic composition.
• Best instructional practices.
Want more CONFIDENCE teaching high school writing?
Boost your knowledge and skills. Make sure your students are prepared for college writing success.
Submit your info above & we'll be in touch soon to schedule a free 1hr session for you, your dept, or your district.
Instructor
William Bryant, PhD, has been a writer, editor, and educator for over 30 years. He is the former Director of Writing Assessments at ACT, Inc. In 2015, Dr. Bryant co-founded BetterRhetor Resources LLC, a company dedicated to helping more students succeed at college-level academics. He is also a Getting Smart columnist and author/developer of College-Ready Writing Essentials.
Participants gain:
- A deeper understanding of the differences between high school & college writing instruction;
- Research-validated strategies and tools for teaching extended, research-supported composition;
- Confidence that they can equip students with the competencies & experience most needed for college writing success.
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