Classroom teachers, please join us for this special retreat! Attend from the comfort of your own home and enjoy inspiring workshops and a panel discussion specifically planned for you. Andrew Pudewa and Jeff Nease will motivate, encourage, and equip you as you prepare to finish the 2025–26 academic year.
Saturday, February 7, 2026
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM CT
9:00 AM CT Session 1: Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing, Andrew Pudewa
After years of teaching, Andrew Pudewa realized that students’ frustrations were often caused by teaching mistakes. Have you committed one of these errors in your teaching? Overcorrecting, holding back help, unclear assignments, and over-expectation can frustrate your students and hamper your best efforts. Join Andrew Pudewa to learn how to overcome and avoid these four deadly errors of teaching writing.
Andrew Pudewa
Founder and Director
10:30 AM CT Session 2: Navigating the Four Deadly Errors in the Classroom – A Panel Discussion
A panel of Schools Department team members will discuss tips and tricks for avoiding the four deadly errors in the classroom. Members of our Schools Department team, who have years of experience implementing Structure and Style in various classroom and group settings, will give classroom-tested strategies for using IEW tools to make writing accessible and enjoyable for every student.
11:30 AM CT Session 3: Advocacy, Structure, and Support That Build Confidence, Jeff Nease
Writing instruction can unintentionally leave some students feeling behind or confused, especially when expectations feel subjective or unclear. This encouraging session invites teachers to reflect on how student confidence is shaped in the classroom. Participants will explore how structure, clarity, and intentional support help students experience success in writing. Using IEW components such as the key word outline, clear checklists, spiral learning, and the EZ+1 approach, this session offers practical ways to replace the pressure of “should” with coaching, confidence, and growth.
Jeff Nease
Schools Department Manager
Implementation Coach
