Capacity Builders: Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan - Session 3 - Understanding the Big Picture of Writing

Oct 10, 2026

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Capacity Builders: Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan (Session 3) focuses on understanding the big picture of writing instruction. The session outlines housekeeping resources, shared norms for inclusive participation, and sets the agenda for key learning outcomes dated 12/18/25. It emphasizes that writing is complex, effective teaching begins with clarity about instructional focus, and writing development is a progression rather than a checklist. The program positions educators to engage, collaborate, and work toward practical solutions.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages47

Reading Time1 h 58 min

AccessFree to download

Agenda

Understanding the Big Picture of Writing (12/18/25)

Planning and Instruction for Student Progress (1/22/26)

Big Picture Outcomes

Writing is Complex!

Strong writing instruction starts with clarity about what we are teaching

Writing development is a progression, NOT a checklist

Capacity Builders: Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan Writing: Part 1 Understanding The Big Picture of Writing December 18th, 2025 Session 3 WELCOME! Name Location Literacy Success Capacity Builders: Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan | Session 3 1 Meet the Presenters… Jess Rodriguez, M. Ed Content Specialist: Writing Illinois SLD Support Project Chrissy Wiggs, Ph. D. Professional Learning Director Regional Office of Education \#21 Capacity Builders: Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan | Session 3 2 Housekeeping Items • Link to today’s slide deck: CB Session 3: Understanding The Big Picture of Writing.pptx 2025-2026 Literacy Capacity Builder Resources • All resources are available in our shared folder: Literacy Capacity Builder Participant Resources (2025-2026) • Resources are archived on ISBE’s Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan webpage after each session. Capacity Builders: Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan | Session 3 3 Shared Norms Empower Engage U. p. l.. i.. f.. t Unite Stay future-focused, work toward solutions, and promote progress in every discussion. Actively participate by sharing feedback and interacting in both the chat and small groups. Encourage diverse perspectives, provide space for everyone to share their ideas, and embrace discomfort to foster growth. Foster a sense of togetherness and openness, ensuring full participation. Make your video available if possible. Capacity Builders: Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan | Session 3 4 Effective & Equitable Literacy Teaching, Leadership, and Learning Capacity Builders: Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan | Session 3 5 Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan: Writing 58-61 Capacity Builders: Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan | Session 3 6 Agenda 1 Understanding the Big Picture of Writing (12/18/25) 2 Planning and Instruction for Student Progress (1/22/26) Capacity Builders: Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan | Session 3 7 Big Picture Outcomes ➔ Writing is Complex! ➔ Strong writing instruction starts with clarity about what we are teaching ➔ Writing development is a progression NOT a checklist Capacity Builders: Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan | Session 3 8 Capacity Builders: Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan | Session 3 9 Capacity Builders: Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan | Session 3 10

FAQs

What are the main outcomes of this session on writing?

The session states that writing is complex, strong instruction starts with clarity about what is being taught, and writing development is a progression rather than a checklist.

When is the session’s first agenda item scheduled?

“Understanding the Big Picture of Writing” is scheduled for 12/18/25.

What guidance does the session provide for educators’ participation?

Shared norms encourage empowering engagement, actively participating in chat and small groups, inviting diverse perspectives, and promoting full participation with openness.

Oct 10, 2026

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