The Georgia Department of Education has launched Georgia Writes, a statewide initiative aimed at improving writing instruction through professional development for teachers and school leaders.
The program, developed in partnership with literacy organization Heggerty, will provide educators with research-based strategies and resources to strengthen writing instruction in classrooms across the state.
Training will focus on building a culture of writing, improving instructional practices, coaching teachers and using student work and data to guide classroom improvements. Educators will also explore ways to deliver explicit writing lessons and incorporate writing across subject areas.
The initiative began with professional learning sessions for school and district leaders, with classroom-focused training for teachers to follow.
Participants will have access to recorded sessions, facilitator guides and other materials that districts can use to provide additional training locally.
The professional learning series launched in June and will continue through March 2027. Schools and districts will receive information about participation opportunities directly.
