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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?

Your attendance certificate can be found on our shared drive. A link to the certificate will be sent to you shortly after the event concludes. Please download the certificate and enter your name along with the date(s) of completion. Additionally, indicate the total hours you dedicated to attending the virtual sessions and/or viewing the recorded videos. This process operates on the honor system.

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.

ACCESSING KEYS TO LITERACY PD DURING SCHOOL CLOSURES

We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and the impact on our employees and the schools where we provide professional development.

During this time period when onsite, face-to-face training and coaching is not possible, we offer multiple options for accessing our literacy PD content and instructional practices.

If you are a current or new partner, explore our website or contact us to learn more about:

info@keystoliteracy.com
978-948-8511