The Science of Writing for Adolescents

Bridging Foundational Skills and Text-Level Writing with Evidence-Based Routines in Grades 4-8

What You’ll Learn

  • How to support students who struggle with spelling, writing fluency, and sentence writing.

  • How to teach opinion, informational, and narrative writing with Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD)

  • Monitor growth with quick, meaningful progress monitoring checks.

Who Should Attend?

✓ 4th–8th grade ELA teachers

✓Reading interventionists

✓ Special educators

✓ Literacy coaches & leaders

What Will I Get?

  • Foundational Routines Pack

  • SRSD Quick-Reference Sheets

  • Sample Lesson Flow Template

  • Progress Monitoring Templates

  • Recording + Notes

What Are The Details?

Date: November, 8th, 2025

Time: 10–1 pm EST

Format: Zoom + recording

Cost: $29

What Teachers Are Saying

  • "This workshop was very beneficial to my work as an interventionist."

    Reading Specialist, GA

  • "This workshop is one of the best I’ve ever experienced. I’d love for my colleagues to learn from Dr. Chandler."

    6th Grade Teacher, TX

  • "This was the most practical PD I’ve attended in years."

    Middle School ELA Teacher, NY

  • "Brennan has a way of making research feel doable and giving you just what you need to feel confident putting it into practice.”

    CALT, TX

Meet Your Presenter

Hi, I’m Dr. Brennan Chandler: a professor, researcher, and former classroom teacher. My work centers on evidence-based literacy practices and how to bring them into real classrooms. This year, my workshops have grown into a community of educators eager to put research into action for their students.

Ready to level-up your writing instruction?