Join us for Keys to Literacy's First Annual National Writing Conference!

Write Now: Keys to Effective Writing Instruction

Practical, Evidence-Based Teaching Practices Aligned to The Writing Rope

Since 2007, Keys to Literacy has provided high-quality, engaging, professional development that is aligned to evidence-based literacy instruction. This conference brings together thought leaders and practitioners in the field of writing to share practical instructional strategies for teaching writing in grades K-12.

The conference keynote will be given by Joan Sedita, author of The Writing Rope, and will focus on the importance of integrating reading and writing instruction. There will be nine sessions covering topics designed for elementary and secondary educators, ranging from sentence writing to using writing to learn. The day will end with a panel of experts addressing student writing achievement.  Participants can attend virtual-live webinar sessions from experts in the field on the day of the conference, and watch recordings of all eleven sessions.

Conference Information

• Live-Virtual Conference Date: November 15, 2024 9:00 – 3:00 EST
• Cost: $49
• A certificate of participation will be provided.
• Two weeks prior to the conference, you will receive an email with information and links to access the webinar sessions, and for accessing recordings after the conference.

Questions? Please contact us by email: info@keystoliteracy.com

Technology

Our Keys to Literacy conference will utilize the following technology: Padlet, Word documents, Google Docs, PDF's, Zoom (for the live conference), and Vimeo (for the recordings). If you are using a school/district device or internet we recommend reaching out to your Technology Department before the conference to verify you will have access to the needed websites and applications.

Please visit the following links if you require additional information or support:

• What devices/browsers does Padlet support?
• Zoom
  • FAQs
  • Joining and participating in Zoom Webinars
    • Attendees will have the ability to chat with hosts and panelists if needed. Click here for prerequisites and directions.
  • Audio support
  • Video support
  • Viewing captions
• System Requirements for viewing Vimeo recordings

Navigating Padlet

We will be using Padlet for all conference-related materials. In the first column, you will find this document, our schedule, and your certificate of attendance. The rest of the columns are organized in the following way:

• Session Title
• Time of Session
• Summary and presenter name
• Zoom link and passcode (if attending live-virtual)
• PDF of dial-in phone numbers (for attendees that need to join in that manner)
• Handouts for that session

FAQs

Q: Will closed captioning be available during the live sessions?

A: Yes. For directions and prerequisites please click here.

Q: When will I get access to the recordings?

A: You will get access to the recordings on November 18th

Q: How long will I have access to the recordings?

A: You will have access to the recordings from November 18th to December 31, 2024.

Q: How will I access the recordings?

A: We will upload links of the recordings on the conference Padlet. Under each session title we will provide the link to watch the recording on Vimeo.

Q: Will the recordings have closed captioning?

A: Yes. You will have the option to turn closed captions (CC) on in Vimeo.

Q: How do I access my certificate of attendance?

A: Your certificate of attendance is in the first column of the conference Padlet. Download the certificate and fill in your name and date(s) of completion. Add the number of hours you spent attending the virtual sessions and/or watching the recorded videos. This is on the honor system!