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Writing Apprenticeship: Demystifying Discipline-Specific Writing for Students
Join us for Writing Apprenticeship: Demystifying Discipline-Specific Writing for Students! Experience the Writing Apprenticeship framework, a research-based approach that supports students—especially multilingual learners and those underserved by traditional writing instruction—in developing deep writing expertise in school and beyond. You will explore how to scaffold discipline-specific writing by making your thinking visible throughout the writing process. We will focus on using the writing think aloud routine for uncovering the strategic moves that writers make in their own discipline. Through modeling, guided writing, and peer feedback, this hands-on session will help you transform writing instruction into a more inclusive, empowering practice. This session is built for teachers, coaches, and leaders ready to shift writing instruction from rigid templates to responsive, empowering routines, especially in the humanities.
This talk was presented at:
2026 National ESEA Conference
February 2026
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Denver, CO
For more information:
jkrishn@wested.org
Speakers
Richard Rodriguez
Richard Rodriguez is an experienced and passionate educator, leader, and speaker. As English Department Head, he regularly shares instructional insights at staff meetings and leads professional learning on writing instruction. He presents effective strategies for engaging multilingual learners and collaborates with colleagues across content areas. His leadership supports a schoolwide focus on literacy, positioning him as a trusted voice in pedagogy.
Jenell Krishnan
Dr. Krishnan brings 20 years of practical expertise and knowledge in adolescent writing. She serves school districts dedicated to deepening the literacy learning opportunities for their grades 6-12 students.
Menya Cole
Menya Cole has over 15 years of experience in elementary and secondary teaching, specializing in equitable literacy practices, equity-focused coaching, and data-driven instructional approaches. She is a co-developer of Writing Apprenticeship.
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The National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators (formerly the National Title I Association) is dedicated to building the capacity of education professionals to provide disadvantaged children with a high quality education. Their ESEA Network website provides a host of resources to educators at all levels.
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