Name: Writing instruction for grades K-2
Start: 2025-07-10T13:40:00-0600
End: 2025-07-10T14:40:00-0600

Welcome to URSA 2025 at Park City High School!

Thursday July 10, 2025 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT

Empower your young learners with strong writing foundations. This course focuses on practical, evidence-based instructional practices for teaching essential writing skills in kindergarten through second grade. Learn how to implement developmentally appropriate strategies that can be immediately applied in your classroom, regardless of your current writing program.

Participants MUST HAVE one of the following platforms/devices in order to participate in this session: Not Applicable

Participants MAY FIND IT USEFUL to have one or more of the following platforms/devices during this session: Not Applicable

Speakers

Christine Elegante

K-3 Literacy Specialist, Utah State Board of Education

Christine Elegante is a dynamic educator who currently serves as a K-3 Literacy Specialist at the Utah State Board of Education. She is passionate about education and considers herself a life-long learner. Her own educational journey began at Utah State University where she earned... Read More →

Courtney Bills

K-3 Literacy Specialist, USBE - Utah State Board of Education

Courtney Bills is a seasoned literacy specialist currently serving K-3 students at the Utah State Board of Education (USBE). Her career demonstrates a deep commitment to improving literacy outcomes for young learners.

Prior to USBE, Courtney worked at a Dual Language Immersion... Read More →

Writing Instruction for Grades K 2 pptx

Writing Instruction Grades 3 6 pptx

Thursday July 10, 2025 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
Room #142 1750 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060

1 hour traditional lecture/audience participation, Beginner - limited to no experience; no prerequisite skills required.