I just had one of the most powerful professional learning experiences I’ve had in a long time. Kath Murdoch, Megan Holmstrom and I had the rare opportunity to watch each other teach; then debriefed our genuine curiosity about children’s thinking and how we translate that into responsive actions.

I had the privilege of talking with Melissa Morrison about Language Composition on her podcast, Getting Student's to Write! It comes out on October 21. We had a great conversation about this important topic and how it pertains to children's writing. media.licdn.com/dms/image/v2...

Consider joining Kath Murdoch, Megan Holmstrom and myself at one of our upcoming Inquiry in Action Workshops! A unique experience, watching us teach in labsites and then joining a workshop focused on teaching with inquiry as a mindset Hong Kong Feb 6-7 Uganda April 10-11 www.inquiryinaction.com

Registration now open for Hong Kong in February and Uganda in April! www.inquiryinaction.com

I had the privilege of talking with Melissa Morrison about Language Composition on her podcast, which comes out on October 21. You can find her podcast on Apple or Spotify! Language Composition Website where I house my research on this topic : languagecomp.com

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Join Carl Anderson and me on January 17 & 18 in South Korea, for a two-day Chapters International institute,"The Writing Curriculum Summit." We'll spend the weekend helping you envision what a state-of-the-art, high-engagement, high-achievement writing curriculum can be. Details: lnkd.in/g58WgVV8

Inquiry in Action Workshops - "...a valuable, impactful opportunity to connect the common threads of an inquiry-based approach across a range of age-groups and subject areas." Consider joining us and register now! inquiryinaction.com

Consider joining us for one of our next Inquiry in Action workshops - a unique, impactful workshop for grades K-6, including labsite observations February 6-7, 2026 at Hong Kong International School April 10-11, 2026 at International School of Uganda Info and Registration: inquiryinaction.com

Carl and I are so "energized" about this Summer Institute! We really hope that you choose to join us! We believe it will change how you feel about teaching writing; transforming your classroom. Link to register: web.cvent.com/event/ccb91b...

I’m fascinated by how children compose so much more language than what is represented on the page. Watch a clip of a child reading a book with hearts and scribble writing-showing her amazing lang comp and knowledge of how books sound. languagecomp.com/web-agency-g...

Incredible Summer PD! No matter what writing curriculum you are using, you can build engagement with these tools. Would love to have you join Carl and I at our Writing Institute! cvent.me/ZOERaL?RefId... #Literacy #StudentEngagement #Learning #TeacherPD

I’m continually puzzled by programs that make encoding a prerequisite for composing. Instead, we should take a parallel approach where we teach composition and conventions next to each other. Without this we miss the compositional thinking of young children when they are making books.

I am very passionate about my Language Composition work and it is awesome to now have a website to house the research! Please visit the site and join the mailing list! This week's new video was a writing conference with Naomi, a preschooler. Fascinating! Enjoy! languagecomp.com/web-agency-g...

A summer course that will transform how you teach writing! Register now: web.cvent.com/event/ccb91b...

Professional Development on the Pedagogy of Inquiry for grades K-6. September 19-20, 2025 Hosted by UNIS - Hanoi November 7-8, 2025 Hosted by AISB - Budapest Workshops almost full! Register soon! inquiryinaction.com

Talking about and even experiencing inquiry in workshops is powerful but there is something special about the opportunity to be ‘in the room where it happens’ – to observe educators bring an inquiry stance to their teaching Registration now open! inquiryinaction.com

Need or want writing PD this summer? Join Carl Anderson and I at our online Summer Writing Institute this July! Register: web.cvent.com/event/ccb91b... #TeacherPD #Literacy

Inquiry in Action Workshop Hanoi - September 19-20, 2025 Budapest - November 7-8, 2025 Register now:https://inquiryinaction.com/

Carl Anderson and I had a great time talking to Melissa Morrison about Writing Instruction for her podcast. Thank you, Melissa! Link:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-100-elevating-writing-instruction-with-carl/id1620013429?i=1000699626260

International Schools: Do you have new teachers joining your staff in the fall of 2025 and want to give them a jump start to becoming confident and capable teachers of writing and reading at the start of the year? These courses were created to help you do that. nurturingwritersandreaders.org

Please consider joining Carl and I for our Virtual Summer Writing Institute. web.cvent.com/event/ccb91b... #Literacy #StudentEngagement #TeacherPD

Join @mattgloverwriting.bsky.social and me at our (virtual) summer writing institute this July! This year's focus is on how to create the conditions for student engagement in writing to enhance students' growth as writers. Registration: web.cvent.com/event/ccb91b... @heinemannpub.bsky.social

@mattgloverwriting.bsky.social and I are thrilled to be featured speakers on a double-episode of Melissa Morrison's podcast, "Getting Students to Write!" (Episodes 100 and 101). We had a great time talking about ways to elevate writing instruction. Link: podcasts.apple.com/hu/podcast/g...

Check out the latest clip on languagecomp.com/oral-rehears... I showed this clip at a conference recently. It’s the clip that got us thinking about children orally rehearsing in a genre after they have been immersed in the language of that genre. Be sure to sign up for the mailing list!

Languagecomp.com: Watch Emmeree use oral expression to convey meaning in her writing. Video can be found under the Expression/Prosody category at the bottom of the page. And sign up for our mailing list to get weekly updates! languagecomp.com/not-a-table/

We’re starting to post weekly updates to the LanguageComp website. This week’s video shows a student orally rehearsing after immersion. Watch closely; it’s fascinating to see how many crafting techniques he uses-before he’s even written his first review. Enjoy! languagecomp.com/oral-rehearsal

Can't wait to speak with Matt Glover at the Don Graves Write Now! 2025 Conference on Saturday, April 5th in North Conway, NH! Details: www.eventbrite.com/e/write-now-... @mattgloverwriting.bsky.social @heinemannpub.bsky.social

The Write Now! Conference has a 25-year tradition of providing exceptional literacy learning for PK-12 educators. Please consider joining Carl Anderson, Linda Rief and I in North Conway, NH on April 4-5. 2025. www.eventbrite.com/e/write-now-...

Registration for Inquiry in Action at United Nations International School Hanoi is now open! September 19-20, 2025, with consultants Kath Murdoch, Megan Holmstrom, and myself. This is a unique workshop exploring the pedagogy of inquiry across learning areas. inquiryinaction.com

For those in the region: Join me at the American International School of Guangzhou for a 2 day conference, April 12-13, 2025! Engaging Possibilities: Designing Writing Units that Maximize Students Engagement and Teacher Responsiveness. www.iespg.com/Workshop_Mat...