Session Description

Are you a K-2 teacher feeling overwhelmed by the task of teaching effective writing skills? Do you find yourself searching for resources to help you implement evidence-based writing instruction; if so, this session is for you! Written expression is one of the most complex academic tasks to learn and to teach. Early writing skills are crucial for future academic success, but often receive less emphasis in the classroom. Join us for a session that examines the research-based instructional recommendations for early writing instruction. Discover how writing develops in young children, explore effective approaches to explicit handwriting and spelling instruction, and learn the essential elements of basic composition instruction. Leave with practical strategies to inspire your young students to become enthusiastic and confident writers.

Renata Archie, Ed.D., is a district-level literacy specialist supporting a portfolio of NYC public schools with evidence-based practices, assessment, and data-based decision-making. She teaches in the Reading Science Graduate Program at Mount St. Joseph University and supports doctoral students through their dissertation journey. Dr. Archie has contributed to the early childhood PBS/Thirteen show “Let’s Learn NYC”, was featured on the IDA Reading Road Trip podcast and on the Dyslexia Alliance for Black Children website. With a background in early childhood, her research interests lie at the intersection of MTSS, literacy, self-efficacy, and school leadership. A graduate of UC Berkeley and New York University, she holds a doctorate in Reading Science from Mount St. Joseph University. Dr. Archie lives in Brooklyn, NY but is a native of the California Bay Area.

Listen to Dr. Renata Archie episode on the Reading Road Trip Podcast: Universal Screening for Effective Instrucition with Renata Archie