Here is a place to share ideas that transform students into lifelong writers and help them succeed on any writing test, including STAAR. Download lessons from Barry Lane, Gretchen Bernabei and Alana Morris to add to your tool box.  See More

This is a reading discussion group that asks one simple question, like twitter. What are you reading? You can also start a book discussion on a specific title.See More

Here you will find many great handouts on writing from Barry Lane , Gretchen Bernabei and others.  Just download and start using them.See More

A New workshop that turns rigor to vigor Creating ALL STAAR Writers and Readers : Success at STAAR through Engaging Teaching of Expository Writing and Non-Fiction ReadingTeaching reading and writing should be a joyful dynamic interactive process, not a bore. Alana Morris and I will show you the best practices in reading and writing that will help your students excel on the STAAR test without the drill and kill approaches that make students groan.  Join us for two idea-packed days of classroom…See More