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Join Us for the 2025 Write Now Virtual Conference
November 14, 2025
Keynote Speaker
Joan Sedita
Keys to Literacy Founder
Featured Speakers
Elsa Cárdenas Hagan, Ed.D.
Associate Professor, University of California, Irvine School of Education
Shauna Cotte
Vice President, Senior Director of Professional Development
Dr. Karen R. Harris
Regents Professor Emeritus, Arizona State University
Charles W. Haynes, EdD. CCC-SLP
Professor Emeritus, MGH Institute of Health Professions
Michael Hebert
Associate Professor, University of California, Irvine School of Education
Lisa Klein
Vice President, Senior Director of Relationship Management
Pati Montgomery
Head of Instructional Leadership
Carla B. Stanford, M.Ed.
Director of Instructional Design, Reading Universe
Get ready to spark your passion for writing instruction at Write Now 2025—a high-energy, full-day virtual conference designed to connect K-12 educators with leading voices in evidence-based writing instruction. Since 2007, Keys to Literacy has been your trusted source for professional development that’s practical, research-driven, and ready for the classroom.
Don’t miss our keynote speaker, Joan Sedita, founder of Keys to Literacy and author of The Writing Rope, as she shares powerful insights on using writing as a tool for learning.
With nine inspiring breakout sessions tailored for both elementary and secondary educators, you’ll leave with ready-to-use strategies to elevate student writing, no matter what subject you teach.
The day will wrap up with a dynamic expert panel discussion on boosting student writing achievement—an opportunity to hear real-world solutions to the challenges educators face today.
The complete list of speakers and the event schedule will be announced shortly.
Welcome and Opening Keynote
9:00 – 10:00 AM
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Session A
10:10 – 11:00 AM
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Session B
11:10 – 12:00 PM
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Lunch
12:00 – 12:50 PM
Break for Lunch
Session C
1:00 – 1:50 PM
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Panel Discussion
2:00 – 2:50 PM
Panel Session
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Closing
2:50 – 3:00 PM
Closing Remarks:
Words from KTL Founder, Joan Sedita
Frequently Asked Questions
Browse through these FAQs to find answers to commonly raised questions.
If you have a question that you can’t find the answer to, please contact our team.
Will closed captioning be available during the live sessions?
Yes. For directions and prerequisites please click here.
When will I get access to the recordings?
You will get access to the recordings one hour after the event concludes
How long will I have access to the recordings?
You will have access to the recordings from November 14th to December 31, 2025.
How will I access the recordings?
Registrants will automatically receive an email alert one hour after the event concludes. This notification will include an access link to all of the recordings.
Will the recordings have closed captioning?
Yes. You will have the option to turn closed captions (CC) on in the Zoom recording.
How do I access my certificate of attendance?
Keys to Literacy will offer self-service certificates based on the honor system for participants’ duration of involvement. Participants can record a maximum of 11 hours, which includes 2 hours for the keynote and roundtable discussion, along with 9 hours for each one-hour session. Participants will receive the certificate after the event concludes.
Register for 2025 Write Now Conference!
Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST
Location: Live Virtual Event via Zoom
Cost: $49 (Includes access to all live and recorded sessions + certificate of participation)
What’s Included:
- Live access to all sessions on conference day
- On-demand access to all eleven recorded sessions
- Certificate of participation
- Practical, classroom-ready strategies for grades K–12
Who Should Attend:
Educators, coaches, and instructional leaders are looking for evidence-based, effective writing practices you can use right now.
