Professional Development and Webinars

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Hi I’m Deedee Wills. My years of experience teaching in elementary school environments and assisting teachers has allowed me to build the resources you need to help you better our classroom environment.

I have worked with thousands of teachers, and I can’t wait to share what WORKS!

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Imagine a classroom where every student writes with joy, confidence, and purpose—every single day. In this inspiring session with Deedee, you’ll discover how to create a daily writing routine that’s backed by brain research, easy to implement, and deeply engaging for both you and your students. You’ll learn how to set up a writing block that empowers even your most reluctant writers through meaningful mini-lessons, daily practice, student choice, collaboration, and celebration.

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your routine, this session will give you the tools to build a writing culture that sticks.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

  1. Design a daily writing block for K–1 students that aligns with early literacy research and supports developmental writing stages.

  2. Implement simple strategies for student conferencing, choice, and collaboration—even in short time blocks.

  3. Create a classroom culture where writing is celebrated, student voice is amplified, and published work becomes part of your classroom identity.

Want your young readers to have meaningful conversations about books—but not sure where to start? It’s not magic… it’s intentional teaching. In this practical and eye-opening session, Deedee will show you how to plan interactive read-alouds that spark thinking, build comprehension, and encourage even your quietest students to speak up.

You’ll discover how to scaffold discussion skills, model deep thinking, and help your young learners transfer comprehension strategies to new texts—all through the power of a well-planned read-aloud.

 Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

  1. Plan and deliver interactive read-alouds that engage emergent readers in deep, meaningful discussions.
  2. Use intentional scaffolding techniques to support student responses and build comprehension skills over time.
  3. Equip students to transfer their thinking from read-alouds to independent and small group reading experiences.

How do you introduce centers in kindergarten? 

  • Which centers work best for student independence? 
  • How long do students stay at a center?
  • How many students do you have at a center at one time?

 

If you have questions, I have a few answers for you! Check this free webinar out!

Mastering Centers

Like a Boss

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