Planning with Purpose: Strengthening Instruction at UCP Seminole

Written By: Ann Lorraine Mistica, Educator, UCP of Central Florida

UCP Seminole teachers recently participated in a meaningful professional development session focused on strengthening writing instruction through intentional lesson planning and standards alignment. The session was led by Principal Ms. Stacey Garzione and Instructional Coach Ms. Jordan Kelly, who guided educators through best practices for effective writing instruction.

During the learning experience, teachers explored how to thoughtfully plan and deliver writing lessons aligned to selected standards while collecting student work as evidence of learning. Educators examined student writing samples to identify indicators of mastery and discussed strategies to support student growth across skill levels.

Collaboration was a key component of the session, as teachers engaged in reflective conversations and constructive feedback around instructional strategies, student outcomes, and expectations for high-quality writing. These discussions encouraged shared learning and reinforced a collective commitment to instructional excellence.

This professional learning opportunity empowered teachers to refine their writing practices and ensured continued delivery of high-quality, standards-aligned instruction that supports student success at UCP Seminole.