MILE (Maryland Initiative for Literacy & Equity) is excited to welcome UMD’s Kerry H. Alexander and MSU’s Crystalyn Thomas-Davis for an upcoming Lunch & Learn hosted by Courtney Overton, MILE Associate Director of Education & HESP Assistant Clinical Professor.

Title: Building a Writing Community: Fostering Collaboration, Confidence, and Growth in the Primary and Secondary Classrooms

Abstract: A strong writing community fosters collaboration, builds student confidence, and supports growth. This webinar explores the educator's role in creating an environment where students feel empowered to share ideas, take creative risks, and develop as writers. Teachers and speech-language pathologists will leave the session with practical strategies to cultivate a thriving, supportive writing culture in their classrooms.

Register for webinar below: 

https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/22RZ3AicSj-J_MJX1Bo3aw#/registration