Writing for Success: How Newsela Writing Prepares Texas Classrooms for STAAR 2.0 and TELPAS

January 30, 2025

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Strengthen writing practice for STAAR 2.0 and TELPAS

Explore how Newsela Writing connects rubric-aligned feedback, TEKS-aligned reporting, and writing practice to Texas assessment preparation, including support for English learners preparing for TELPAS.

Snapshot

Runtime 29 minutes, 32 seconds
Who it’s for Texas teachers, district and school leaders, literacy and assessment teams, and instructional coaches
Use it to Plan writing practice, use rubric feedback, and review TEKS-aligned data to guide instruction and assessment preparation

Session takeaways

How can rubric-aligned feedback help students revise? See how feedback tied to writing rubrics can help students recognize strengths, identify next steps, and revise their responses.
How can TEKS-aligned reporting guide instruction? Explore how writing data connected to Texas standards can help teachers plan targeted instruction, small groups, and student conferences.
How can writing practice support English learners preparing for TELPAS? Learn how writing practice and feedback can support students as they develop academic language and written expression.

Meet the speakers

Speaker Dan Cogan-Drew
Co-Founder and Chief Academic Officer, Newsela Speaker Danielle Rivera
Curricular Solutions Architect, Newsela Speaker Beth Han
Director of Partnerships, Mid-Sized Districts, Newsela Speaker Erin Manion
Customer Success Manager, Newsela

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Writing for Success: How Newsela Writing Prepares Texas Classrooms for STAAR 2.0 and TELPAS

January 30, 2025

Webinar guide

Strengthen writing practice for STAAR 2.0 and TELPAS

Snapshot

Runtime 29 minutes, 32 seconds
Who it’s for Texas teachers, district and school leaders, literacy and assessment teams, and instructional coaches
Use it to Plan writing practice, use rubric feedback, and review TEKS-aligned data to guide instruction and assessment preparation

Session takeaways

How can rubric-aligned feedback help students revise? See how feedback tied to writing rubrics can help students recognize strengths, identify next steps, and revise their responses.
How can TEKS-aligned reporting guide instruction? Explore how writing data connected to Texas standards can help teachers plan targeted instruction, small groups, and student conferences.
How can writing practice support English learners preparing for TELPAS? Learn how writing practice and feedback can support students as they develop academic language and written expression.

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Writing for Success: How Newsela Writing Prepares Texas Classrooms for STAAR 2.0 and TELPAS

Strengthen writing practice for STAAR 2.0 and TELPAS

Session takeaways

Meet the speakers

Writing for Success: How Newsela Writing Prepares Texas Classrooms for STAAR 2.0 and TELPAS

Strengthen writing practice for STAAR 2.0 and TELPAS

Session takeaways

Meet the speakers

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