Join fellow educators for a hands-on, collaborative planning session designed to strengthen your ELA instruction using the Wit & Wisdom resources. In this session, teachers will come together to unpack module content, align instructional priorities, and delve into the assessments in Wit & Wisdom. Through focused discussion and shared strategies, participants will deepen their understanding of the resources’ key components (knowledge-building texts, essential questions, and integrated writing tasks), while adapting lessons to meet the diverse needs of their students. This is a working session, so bring your materials, your ideas, and your collaborative spirit!
Rigor isn't about giving more work—it’s about creating meaningful challenges that push students to think deeply and grow. In this session, we’ll break down what academic rigor really means and explore how to evaluate it in everyday classroom practices. You’ll learn how to design and assess tasks that go beyond surface-level learning, align with standards, and keep students engaged. Walk away with tools you can use right away, including ways to adjust assignments for deeper thinking and tips for recognizing rigor in student work. Let’s make challenging learning both doable and rewarding—for you and your students.
