Name: The Writing Revolution: Explicit Writing Instruction in Service of Learning
Start: 2026-07-15T13:00:00-0500
End: 2026-07-15T14:00:00-0500

The Writing Revolution: Explicit Writing Instruction in Service of Learning

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT

Rooms 203 & 204

A Writing Revolution is underway in Arkansas! DESE is continuing its partnership with The Writing Revolution (TWR) for a fifth year, offering Advancing Thinking Through Writing I to K–12 educators across all content areas. This session introduces the Hochman Method—a research-based approach to strengthening student writing through content-rich instruction. Participants will explore practical strategies to elevate writing in any classroom and learn how districts can access this free, year-long professional learning opportunity.

Speakers

Serena White

Director of State and District Partnerships, The Writing Revolution

Implementation of The Writing Revolution

Cassidy Burns

Senior Faculty, The Writing Revolution

Kiersten Peltier

Senior Manager of School Partnerships, The Writing Revolution

Kiersten Peltier is a Senior Manager of School Partnerships at The Writing Revolution, where she works directly with schools to build capacity for implementing the Hochman Method across grade levels and content areas. She holds a Master of Education from Louisiana State University... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Rooms 203 & 204 Hot Springs Convention Center

Instruction, Literacy

ADE Summit 2026

Serena White

Cassidy Burns

Kiersten Peltier

Attendees (120)

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ADE Summit 2026

Serena White

Cassidy Burns

Kiersten Peltier

Attendees (120)

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