Extending Pathways and Possibilities for Writers
Reaching All Learners Speaker Series
That every child can write is a critical belief for effective writing instruction. Join renowned author Melanie Meehan to consider and explore options that invite, engage, and inspire writers throughout their unique processes and challenges.
- Classroom Teachers PreK–8
- Interventionists/Specialists
- Literacy Coaches/Teacher Leaders
- School & District Leaders
- Individual Speaker ($199)
- Seminar Bundle ($350)
- Discounts available for groups. Email CRRLC@lesley.edu to inquire.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Extending Pathways and Possibilities for Writers
That every child can write is a critical belief for effective writing instruction. Join renowned author Melanie Meehan to consider and explore options that invite, engage, and inspire writers throughout their unique processes and challenges.
ChatGPT and AI tools have emerged as accessible and sometimes controversial options for content creation. However, these tools offer accessibility for writers, especially when it comes to organizing ideas and expressing those ideas on paper.
In this workshop, you will delve into ways to use technology and AI tools within writing instruction. Blending knowledge and understanding of the cognitive work of writing with traditional and emerging tools, this exciting workshop considers the imperatives of responsive, responsible instruction and critical content creation for learners– both teachers and students.
Participants will leave this session knowing and being able to:
- Consider entry points and pathways for accessible writing instruction and growth.
- Recognize ways that ChatGPT– or a similar resource– can help students learn to write.
- Create prompts and interact with AI in order to empower instruction and accelerate learning.
- Extend and combine opportunities and strengths of various AI platforms, extensions, and resources.
Registered participants will receive a copy of the professional text, Every Child Can Write.
This full-day workshop will be recorded. Registered individuals will have through April 12, 2025 to access this recording. Instructions to access the recording will be sent about 1-2 weeks following the session.
Melanie Meehan 
Melanie Meehan is the Elementary Curriculum Coordinator in Simsbury, Connecticut, developing curriculum and assessments, coaching teachers, and working with students to send them into the world as confident, competent writers. Melanie has written several books about writing instruction, co-authors the popular blog, Two Writing Teachers, and co-hosts its companion podcast. Additionally, she consults with school districts and educational companies and tutors writers worldwide.
Cultivate your expertise in reaching and responding to the diverse strengths and needs of every one of your students. You may register for this individual workshop or the three-part series.
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Wednesday, March 12, 2025, with Melanie Meehan
Session Title: Extending Pathways and Possibilities for Writers
Click here for information about the complete 2024-2025 Reaching All Learners Speaker Series
Independent Learning Policy & Recordings
Each full-day workshop will be recorded. Registered individuals will have through April 12, 2025, to access a recording. Instructions to access the recording will be sent about 1-2 weeks following the session.
While series recordings will be available to those who have registered, attending in person will bring added value. Live attendance provides the opportunity to directly interact with speakers, ask questions based on your classroom, school, and community to explore specific implementation directions for moving forward.
Registration Deadline
We highly recommend registering at least five business days before the event to allow the minimum amount of time to ship the professional texts.
Cancellation Deadline & Refund Policies
Cancellation Policy: There is a $75 cancellation fee. We request any books sent prior to cancellation to be returned.
For Complete Bundle attendees, the cancellation deadline is October 17, 2024.
For Individual Speaker attendees, the cancellation deadlines are:
- Patricia Paugh – October 17, 2024
- Nawal Qarooni – January 9, 2025
- Melanie Meehan – March 5, 2025
If you request a cancellation after the above date deadlines, you will not be issued a refund.
Cancellations must be submitted in writing. Substitution requests are acceptable. Please e-mail CRRLC@lesley.edu.
Requirements for Participation
In order to receive your certificate of attendance, you will be asked to complete a digital one-page insight form. We will provide more information about this process after each session. Please allow our team 2-3 weeks to process your certificate.
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