Name: Writing Instruction in Grades 3-6
Start: 2025-07-10T15:10:00-0600
End: 2025-07-10T16:10:00-0600

Welcome to URSA 2025 at Park City High School!

Thursday July 10, 2025 3:10pm - 4:10pm MDT

This course equips educators with practical, evidence-based instructional practices to enhance student writing skills across all subject areas in grades 3-6. Participants will explore research-supported strategies for teaching writing that seamlessly integrate into existing content instruction. Learn how to foster effective writing development without replacing your current writing curriculum or published programs. This course provides actionable techniques and teaching suggestions designed to be adaptable and applicable to diverse learning environments, empowering you to cultivate confident and proficient writers in your classroom.

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

Speakers

Denice Maedgen

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

Denice Maedgen is a K-3 Literacy Specialist at the Utah State Board of Education (USBE). She previously served as the USBE Coach of Coaches. Denice has a wealth of experience in education, including 9 years teaching grades 1-3, 3 years as a literacy coach, and 2 years as an elementary... 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 Grades 3 6 pptx

Writing Instruction for Grades K 2 pptx

Thursday July 10, 2025 3:10pm - 4:10pm 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.