I'm pleased to share the cover of my upcoming book, Make the School System Work for Your Child with Disabilities! This essential guide will help parents navigate special education, communicate with schools, and advocate for their child’s success. Learn more: guilford.com/p/shubitz.

Routines Build Capacity: Unboxing Fresh Routines Blog Series Intentional routines do more than organize a classroom. They strengthen executive function and empower students as writers. Take a look at what to expect from our August blog series and check out the giveaway information.

Jenna Komarin shows how setting a positive tone in kindergarten sparks young writers’ confidence. From storytelling to hands-on writing moments, help learners see themselves as writers from day one! https://wp.me/p57D8-l7b #TWTBlog

Shawnda Fukano shares how the STRONGER & CLEARER protocol uses oral rehearsal and peer feedback to help students, especially multilingual learners, create clearer, stronger writing through collaboration and revision. https://wp.me/p57D8-lE4 #TWTBlog

Meeting the needs of diverse writers is a constant challenge. Small shifts in accommodations, scaffolds, and modifications can build accessibility and lead students toward independence, confidence, and success in writing. Betsy Hubbard shares more: bit.ly/a-or-m. #TWTBlog

Kick off the school year by discovering how understanding students as writers transforms your classroom community and leads to more meaningful, personalized instruction. See how this insight empowers both educators and learners. 🎧 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/15538607 #TWTPod

Beth Moore shows how offering different paper options lets every student tackle opinion, persuasive, or argument writing in their own way—no formulas, just real writing for all! https://wp.me/p57D8-eJJ  #TWTBlog

Want to make your classroom more inclusive? Learn about accommodations in organization, tools, time, response, and seating to support every student writer in your classroom! 🎧 Listen to #TWTPod at bit.ly/access-instruction or wherever you get your podcasts.

Jess Carey highlights how a purposeful, well-stocked writing center with clear routines can boost student independence and engagement. Now is the perfect time to plan your writing space for a fresh start this school year! https://wp.me/p57D8-jwD #TWTBlog

Sarah Valter explores how teaching kids the weight of words helps them become critical readers and intentional writers, shaping thoughtful creators in a world full of powerful messages. https://wp.me/p57D8-lHb #TWTBlog

Brush up your understanding of how working memory functions within the brains of your writers. Betsy Hubbard shares insights on how working memory influences writing development and strategies to support it in the classroom. 🔗bit.ly/working-mem #TWTBlog

Leah Koch Thomas shows how starting writing workshop on day one sets the tone for the year, making writing feel important, welcoming, and empowering for all students. https://wp.me/p57D8-kYa #TWTBlog

Struggling to get students to care about persuasive writing? Lainie Levin shows how the “dissatisfaction spectrum” helps kids connect with issues that matter, sparking powerful, focused writing and real-world expression. https://wp.me/p57D8-kdT #TWTBlog

Having started her career as a special education teacher, Melanie Meehan feels strongly connected to colleagues who support students with IEPs. She has curated their collaborative ideas to inspire and empower all children to write. Read more: bit.ly/worksped. #TWTBlog

Sarah Valter shares essential lessons for starting the year with a new literacy program. Embrace imperfection, trust your expertise, and focus on the core goals of growing confident, skilled writers, not just the materials. https://wp.me/p57D8-kYz #TWTBlog

Time For A Summer Break Summer break is upon us! As the TWT team gets ready for a few months of much-needed rest, it's time to look back on a fantastic year, look forward to sharing new ideas in the fall, and look inward to reflect.

Wrap up season three with us as we dive into the essentials of great writing instruction! Discover how explicit teaching, foundational skills, and teacher-led communities can transform your classroom. Listen & share this #TWTPod episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16934398.

It’s the final #TWTPod episode of season three! We’re reflecting on the principles that drive successful writing instruction, empowering students within any curriculum. Listen & share this #TWTPod episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16934398.

Melanie’s family can’t get enough of the Salad Bowl game! It’s a fun, effective way to build vocabulary in any subject, perfect for classrooms. Listen to #TWTPod on https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/17136139.

Salad Bowl is Melanie’s family’s favorite game and a fun way to build vocabulary in writing or any subject. Try it with friends or students - you’ll get lots of laughs and learning along the way! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/17136139 #TWTPod #vocabularygames

In this year's final #TWTBlog Author Spotlight Series feature, learn the six essential elements that transformed an offhand comment into "Not Your Granny's Grammar" — and how they can work for your co-authoring journey. https://twowritingteachers.org/2025/05/16/mcgee-and-donohue/

#TWTBlog Author Spotlight: Padma Venkatraman shares how two kids with immigrant roots spark hope by rescuing a seal and organizing a beach cleanup, showing that small steps and big dreams can help a community keep the earth green and oceans blue. https://twowritingteachers.org/2025/05/15/venkatraman

Ready for inspiration? This week’s #TWTBlog Author Spotlight Series features blog posts from children’s authors, book giveaways, and virtual visit opportunities. Don’t miss these powerful stories—read and join the conversation! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16985628 #TWTPod

Tyler Gordon steps into the #TWTBlog Author Spotlight today. He shares how art helped him find his voice after overcoming deafness and a stutter. His books inspire kids to dream big, face challenges, and express themselves with courage and creativity! https://twowritingteachers.org/2025/05/14/gordon

Today's #TWTBlog Author Spotlight contributor: Rebecca Gardyn Levington She struggled for years with Imposter Syndrome, until one day her son made a comment that completely changed her perspective, boosted her self-esteem, & ignited her writing career. https://twowritingteachers.org/2025/05/13/rgl

To begin this year’s #TWTBlog Author Spotlight Series, Maham Khwaja shares memories of an immigrant child in America. https://twowritingteachers.org/2025/05/12/khwaja

Get a sneak peek at the #TWTBlog Author Spotlight Series! Daily blog posts from authors, book giveaways, & a chance to connect with them. Comment on their posts to win a virtual author visit and win their latest book! Listen to #TWTPod now! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16985628

Join us for the 10th Annual Author Spotlight on #TWTBlog! Dive into inspiring stories from authors. Leave comments on each post for a chance to win books & virtual author visits. https://twowritingteachers.org/2025/05/11/10th-author-spotlight-preview

Jess Carey explores how applying familiar writing strategies—like shared writing & oral rehearsal—helped young students express their mathematical reasoning with confidence & clarity. https://f.mtr.cool/iznllwkocu

Melanie interviews me about my upcoming book for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities. Discover insider strategies, practical tips, and why self-care is essential for families navigating the school system.  🎧Listen to #TWTPod now! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16933776.

Parents of children with disabilities navigate complex school systems—this episode shares fundamental strategies, clear language, and a focus on empowerment and self-care. Melanie talks with me about my upcoming book.  🎧Listen to #TWTPod now! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16933776.

ICYMI: In this week's #TWTPod episode, Melanie Meehan provides three ideas for differentiating that can work across grade levels and genres. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16983851

In this #TWTPod Tip for Tomorrow, Melanie Meehan provides three ideas for differentiating that can work across grade levels and genres. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16983851

ICYMI: Summer writing made fun! Check out creative tips from #TWTBlog's 2017 series, which has tips to help kids stay sharp & enjoy writing all summer long!   🎧Listen now & share: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16900473 #SummerWriting #TWTPod

When Ana Valentina Patton plans professional development, she recalls her mentors’ advice: confidence and content knowledge matter, but a strong support network is key. https://f.mtr.cool/pqdksqzyof #TWTBlog

🌞Keep kids writing all summer!  🎙️In this #TWTPod episode, revisit tips from our 2017 #TWTBlog series: fun writing spaces, gamified activities, & book-inspired projects. Make summer writing engaging & prevent skill loss! 🎧https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16900473 #SummerWriting

ICYMI: Lester Laminack shares his Ferris wheel of education concept. Discover how it relates to the future of writing instruction. Listen to #TWTPod now! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16574965

This week, we welcome Lester Laminack to the Writing Roundtable! Our chat examines the evolving landscape of writing pedagogy and explores the future of writing education. Listen to #TWTPod now! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16574965

Looking for fresh ideas to make test prep more enjoyable? Melanie shares practical tips for incorporating movement and collaboration in this episode. Listen to #TWTPod now! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16590685

Dreading test prep? Discover simple ways to boost engagement and reduce stress. Melanie shares her top tips in this week's #TWTPod episode. Stream the episode now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16590685

ICYMI: Melanie unveils her upcoming book on foundational writing skills. Dive into the five guiding principles that ground the book. Listen to #TWTPod now!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16576613.

Preview THE WRITING BRAIN, Melanie's upcoming book w/Maggie Beattie Roberts! Melanie shares research-based methods for developing foundational writing skills. Learn about cognitive load theory, neurological response to learning, & more. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16576613.  #TWTPod

Spelling isn't just about memorization. Learn how research-backed strategies can transform your approach to teaching spelling.  Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16590591! #TWTPod

Are you curious about the science behind spelling? The latest #TWTPod episode explores the research and offers practical tips for educators. Join Melanie as she explores spelling shifts you can make. Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16590591!

Unlock poetry's power in the classroom! Amy Ludwig VanDerwater shares tips for educators on #TWTPod's newest episode feature, The Writing Roundtable. Listen now! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16574714

With National Poetry Month approaching, get inspired by poet Amy Ludwig VanDerwater. She chats with Stacey and shares poetry's role in elementary classrooms, the benefits & strategies of daily readings, and more. Listen to #TWTPod now, https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16574714.

Make writing transparent. Learn practical strategies for using process logs to support students and reveal the craft of writing. Listen to #TWTPod at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16492742 or wherever you get your podcasts.

Discover how process logs can transform your instruction and deepen your understanding of student writing.  Stream this episode of #TWTPod now, https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16492742!

Empower multilingual learners through oracy! #TWTBlog co-author Shawnda Fukano shares practical tips for daily classroom integration and effective assessment. Tune in for her insights and actionable strategies. Listen to #TWTPod now! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16492670

This week on #TWTPod, Shawnda Fukano talks with Stacey about oracy for multilingual learners. Learn about success stories, challenges, and practical strategies for developing oracy in the classroom. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16492670.