Join us for this dynamic SSC Research to Practice Webinar for Secondary Teachers and Administrators!
Secondary Writing Across Disciplines
February 12, 2026 | 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. EST
Unlock the power of literacy across content-area classrooms with this research-backed session about writing across disciplines. Featuring the latest insights from Graham et al. (2026) newly published Writing Instruction Across the Disciplines Evidence-Based Practices in Grades 6–12 book, this webinar bridges the gap between theory and practice, highlighting how writing across content areas is a vital tool for students’ academic and future professional success, and what that means for day-to-day instruction.
Participants will learn proven writing-to-learn strategies to help students gain a deeper understanding of disciplinary writing strategies. The session focuses on writing-to-learn strategies that support both students’ knowledge building in content areas and strengthen writing skills, all designed to engage diverse learners across all disciplines.
About the SSC Research to Practice Webinar Series:
The Research to Practice Series features professional development seminars led by staff members of the School Success Center, a unit within the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Delaware. The Research to Practice Series fosters and promotes all educators as instructional leaders by synthesizing and practicing research and evidence-based practices, allowing for immediate classroom and school application.
Our Presenters: Sarah Mandalas and Linda Grace
Sarah Mandalas has worked in education for 23 years and is a Senior School Improvement Specialist for the School Success Center (SSC). She was an elementary teacher for 5 years and a K-5 reading specialist for 12 years before joining the SSC. She has worked in public schools in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, bringing her experience from their diverse school systems and populations. Most recently, Sarah has enjoyed coaching teachers in various districts across several states in their implementation of High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM). She believes in supporting all stakeholders in understanding and implementing the evidence-based practices that comprise the science of reading and writing. Sarah is excited to continue providing professional development and literacy coaching for the SSC.
Dr. Linda Grace is a Senior Support Specialist in Literacy for the School Success Center at the University of Delaware. She is also a part-time adjunct professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Previously, she served as an assistant professor in the School of Education, where she taught courses in literacy instruction. Throughout her career as an educator in both private and public schools, she has held various roles, including elementary and middle school teacher, reading specialist, principal, curriculum director, elementary and secondary literacy coach, principal coach, and district-wide coordinator of elementary literacy programs. Her areas of study include improving student comprehension through teacher training in practices that support effective student cognition, foundational literacy instruction, and strategic writing instruction. Additionally, she is interested in training and professional development methods that support the literacy practices of pre-service and practicing teachers, administrators, and school systems.
For questions and more information on this event and the SSC Research to Practice Webinar Series, contact Maria Montroni-Currais, School Success Specialist, at mariamc@udel.edu.
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