Writing Smarter, Not Harder
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Date: January 10, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location: Region 7 ESC - Oak Room Workshop: #345028
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Writing Smarter, Not Harder with Brittaney McKay
Are your students groaning at the sight of a writing assignment? Writing Smarter, Not Harder is here to change that! Join us for a lively day with Brittaney McKay, the creative mind behind In Between the Lattes, as she unveils smart strategies for teaching writing that engage students and deepen their thinking. You’ll walk away with a full month’s worth of grade-level writing lessons and a plan to make STAAR/EOC prep feel like a breeze!
What to Expect:
- An SCR and ECR writing framework that makes complex writing skills easy to teach
- Practical, weekly routines that simplify planning and maximize student engagement
- Twenty classroom-ready lessons you can start using immediately
- Strategies to help students think critically and write confidently
- Inspiring, hands-on sessions with Brittaney McKay, our keynote speaker and founder of In Between the Lattes
Reserve your spot now! Don’t miss out on this game-changing day of learning, creativity, and fun! Grab your chair, invite your fellow teachers and coaches, and get ready to transform the way your students see writing!—REGISTER NOW!
Brittaney McKay is an experienced educator and curriculum specialist with a passion for empowering teachers. After teaching at both the elementary and secondary levels, she transitioned to her district’s curriculum department, serving as the ELA facilitator. In this role, she managed curriculum, led professional development, and supported teachers across 21 elementary campuses, 5 junior highs, and 2 high schools.
Inspired to address the real needs of teachers, Brittaney founded In Between the Lattes to provide practical, effective solutions for classrooms across Texas—especially during the evolving STAAR landscape. Guided by her belief that “everything is figureoutable,” she is dedicated to sharing proven strategies that truly work for educators and their students.
