TABLE5: From Challenge to Change: How OCPS Strengthened Writing Instruction Through Scalable Feedback Practices

What does it take to build consistent, effective writing instruction across a large district—especially in a state where writing isn’t mandated for accountability? In this session, Orange County Public Schools shares how they integrated writing into the curriculum without burdening teachers by using tools that deliver immediate scoring and feedback. Learn how this scalable approach not only improved student writing outcomes, but also contributed to a 6% increase in early reading scores districtwide, validating the research-based link between writing and reading achievement.