This webinar highlights how Ohio educators can use Newsela Writing to prepare students for state assessments while supporting strong writing instruction across the year. Leaders see how rubric-aligned feedback helps students grow as writers.

The session emphasizes balancing assessment readiness with meaningful learning experiences.

What You’ll Learn

• How Ohio state-aligned rubrics drive writing instruction
• Ways formative feedback supports student growth
• Strategies for building assessment confidence

Key Themes Discussed

• Formative use of summative rubrics
• Writing development across proficiency levels
• Instructional visibility through data

Who Should Watch This Webinar?

This webinar is designed for:

• District administrators
• Ohio curriculum and assessment leaders
• Literacy and instructional planning teams