The Annual
Write to Learn Conference
will be ONLINE
Saturday, September 12, 2020
Keynote presenter: Carol Salvo

Purchase the book Boosting Achievement here:
We will still have our highly regarded breakout sessions
featuring interactive presentations by
Shenandoah Valley Writing Project Teacher Consultants
$75 per person
$100 after September 2
Join your colleagues at this annual event in our first-ever online, virtual Write-to-Learn Conference.
Keynote speaker: Carol Salva, ELL Instructional coach, co-author of Boosting Achievement, and Abydos writing trainer on supporting ELL students in writing.
1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2020. LIVE
An additional Interactive session with Carol Salva, “Grade-Level Writing for Students with Interrupted Formal Education,” will be offered at 10:00 a.m. Saturday to the first 20 participants who sign up when the conference launches September 5. (No additional fee.)
Order Carol’s book Boosting Achievement here:
https://seidlitzeducation.com/shop/boosting-achievement/
Your enrollment will permit access to online, pre-recorded teacher presentations. Attend at your own pace September 5-12.
Follow-up Q & A sessions with teachers from pre-recorded breakout sessions will be held Saturday, September 12 throughout the day. (No teacher Q & A will be held during the online Keynote and interactive session.)
An email will be sent with online access to all sessions just prior to the start date.
Below is a listing of the presentations offered by SVWP Teacher Consultants:
- Exploring World View through Writing, Aaron Cosner, Harrisonburg VA
- Revising Word Choice to Address Mood, Alison Beck, Floyd T. Binns Middle
- Looking Past Deficit, Mary K. Tedrow, SVWP Director
- Prewriting Strategies for Narrative Writing, Amanda Burton, Daniel Morgan Intermediate
- Using Graphic Novels to Improve Literacy, Beth Buerkel, Daniel Morgan Middle
- Writing to Enhance Science Learning, Danielle DeChristopher, Garland R. Quarles Elementary
- Writing Argument Across the Curriculum, Donna Shrum, Central High
- Language Experience Approach for ELLs, Jennifer DiMarco, Garland R. Quarles Elementary
- Helping ELLs find their Voice in Writing, Katy Schain, John Handley High
- Giving ELLs a Voice, Continuum of Talk & Writing, Kimberly Peterson, Winchester Public Schools
- Bringing Audience into Student Writing, Paul Anderson, Warren County High
- The Introvert’s Way: If we build it, They will come, Susan McGilvray, Harmony Middle
- Real-World Writing: Product Review and Google Classroom, Todd Wargo, Central High
- Writing to Speak: Boosting ELL Confidence, Karla Pino, Daniel Morgan Middle
Professional Development Recertification Points
based on certified attendance
sponsored by
Shenandoah Valley Writing Project**
Division of Education and Leadership
Shenandoah University