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ADE Writing Standards Symposium 2026: “Supercharge Disciplinary Writing Through Expert Instruction”
We will explore the topic of disciplinary writing – how each subject area incorporates and utilizes writing, and how to support all students with writing instruction in all subjects. This will be an inspiring 3-part event across the 2026-2027 school year to start, supercharge, and sustain writing instruction for educators and leaders from across Arizona.
ABOUT THE 3-PART SERIES: YOU WILL NEED TO REGISTER FOR EACH PART SEPARATELY
START – Week of 11/2/2026: 2026 Arizona Writing Webinars: Start Disciplinary Writing Across Content Areas (No cost) Virtual webinars:
Subject-area experts will lead webinars on writing within that subject – click below to sign up for these free webinars!
- Mon, November 2, 4:00-5:00 MST – “Reading, Writing, and Thinking Like a Historian” – Jill Scott, ADE K-12 Social Studies and World/Native Languages Specialist
- Tues, November 3, 4:00-5:00 MST – “Bringing Arizona’s Educational Technology Standards to Life: Meaningful Integration in the Writing Classroom” – Alecia Henderson, ADE Computer Science and Educational Technology Specialist
- Wed, November 4, 4:00-5:00 MST – “Unlocking Mathematical Thinking Through Writing” – Marisa Tualla, ADE Mathematics Specialist
- Thurs, November 5, 4:00-5:00 MST – “Writing in the Science Classroom” – Johanna Kaiser, ADE K-12 Science Program Specialist
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SUPERCHARGE – December 4, 2026: 9:00am-3:00pm – 2026 Arizona Writing Symposium: Supercharge Disciplinary Writing Through Expert Instruction
Keynote Speakers: Natalie Wexler, Shauna Cotte, and Dr. Adrea Truckenmiller
In-person at Desert Willow Conference Center, Phoenix, AZ – 4340 E Cotton Center Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85040
Cost – $80, which includes parking, books, materials, breakfast and lunch, and an afternoon snack – registration open now!
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- Collaborative networking event to share ideas for writing implementation with fellow educators
- Virtual meeting – 4:00-5:30 MST
To see all the events click here and search for “writing”!
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Tucson Values Teachers is providing limited scholarships for educators to attend PD opportunities, if you are interested, click here for more information
- For questions regarding this resource, please contact Arizona Department of Education (ADE).
- Contact Name: Lauren Spenceley, Katie Lewis
- Phone No: 602-364-2333
- Email Address: k12standards@azed.gov