WEBINAR ON-DEMAND
Putting Pencil to the Page: Supporting Writing with Decodable Texts
Maybe you’re making headway with reading in your classroom, but writing time still feels like a struggle. The good news? Those decodable books you’ve already been using for reading can ALSO help with writing!
In this on-demand session, Putting Pencils to the Page: Supporting Writing with Decodable Texts, we discuss:
✏️ How to use decodables to strengthen transcription, sentence structure, and syntax
✏️ Strategies to connect directly to all five strands of the Writing Rope
✏️ Practical routines like dictation, guided writing, and short constructed responses
💡 Research shows that when students write about what they read, they retain more phonics knowledge and build stronger comprehension. Writing about reading helps our students accelerate their literacy skills.
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Presenters
Anna DiGilio
Anna DiGilio is the Founder and CEO of Laprea Education. With 23 years of classroom experience, a degree in curriculum development, and extensive training in reading instruction and special education, Anna brings deep expertise to educators nationwide. She’s passionate about helping teachers implement effective small-group reading instruction that’s both rigorous and easy to manage. Her Structured Literacy with E.A.S.E. curriculum equips educators with practical tools to teach the English code explicitly and bridge the gap to confident, meaningful reading.
Dr. Ashley Haase
Dr. Ashley Haase has worked in education since 2010, serving as a classroom teacher, technology coach, innovation coach, curriculum writer, and higher education instructor. Ashley has worked for LaPrea Education since 2019. She currently serves as the Director of Curriculum, leading a team of education professionals to bring new products and resources to reading classrooms around the world.
Dr. Lindsey Conner
Dr. Lindsey Conner is a dedicated educator committed to integrating research-backed practices into classrooms. With nine years of experience in public education, she has served as a classroom teacher, literacy specialist, and educational speaker. Lindsey holds a Doctorate of Education, with her research concentrating on structured literacy. Currently, she serves as a Curriculum Writer for Laprea Education, where she focuses on professional development.