AUT26-37 Writing: From Research to Practice

Dates:   Monday 5th, 19th October & 2nd November 2026
Time:     7.00 - 8.30 pm
Venue:  Online via Zoom

Target Audience: Primary School Teachers & SETs

Session 1: Think it. Say it. Write it. How to support our youngest writers - Monday 5th October @ 7.00 - 8.30 pm

Session 2: How to Use Short, Focused Language Lessons that Help Develop Longer Writing Pieces - Monday 19th October @ 7.00 - 8.30 pm

Session 3: Graphic Organizers that Support Reading and Writing - Monday 2nd November @ 7.00 - 8.30 pm

Throughout this webinar series:

• Participants will leave with ready-to-use strategies and resources that can be immediately applied in their classrooms.
• Participants will explore strategies to move beyond simple copy writing tasks for the youngest writers. When students should copy text and when they should use invented spelling in their writing? The discussion will focus on understanding the reasons behind each approach and their respective benefits for early literacy development.
• We will discuss how to design and deliver brief, intentional language lessons that support overall composition development. Emphasis will be placed on making the most of limited classroom time, ensuring that these lessons have a meaningful impact—even when time constraints are a concern.
• Participants will learn how to effectively incorporate graphic organisers when students write about texts. The focus will be on using tools such as teaching summarising and using extended paragraph frames, enabling students to convey their understanding as readers. These organisers help students provide evidence and reasons tied to the texts they are engaging with.

Bio of Presenter: Amy Siracusano

Amy Siracusano, MS Ed., founder and owner of Know Better Do Better Literacy, LLC., worked in public education for 25 years before becoming a national literacy consultant. Her career has included many positions: classroom teacher, Title I teacher, vice principal, and literacy specialist for the board of education. She has presented nationally on various literacy topics including assessment, dyslexia, reading, and writing. Amy is an adjunct professor for the Reading Science Advanced Certificate Program at Brooklyn College in New York City. It is her mission to support national efforts in making sure teachers are equipped with a deep knowledge of language systems and teaching approaches to ensure all students leave second grade with proficient reading and writing skills.