Summer 2026 Sessions

JUNE & JULY 2026

Arch Ford ESC--Writer’s Workshop 101 (June 9th) Do you want to feel more confident in your ability to teach writing? Then this is the session for you. You will learn techniques and strategies to help you produce amazing narratives and essays on command. As indicated by the session title, you will spend the session writing, but you will also be sharing and learning from each other. If you want to improve your writing, then join our team as we hone in on what makes writing great and how to find your writer’s voice. Space is limited for this new session. 

Arch Ford ESC--WOC for Newbies–Learn the Techniques that Transform Students into Writers (June 11 & July 24) Have you heard of Writing on Command, and you want to get your students in on the action? If so, this Writing on Command session overview is the one for you. Our team will introduce you to the techniques that set this program apart from all other writing programs–the techniques that help students become sophisticated writers on command. This session will include:

• An Introduction to Writing on Command

• Information on how Writing on Command supports both ATLAS reading and writing

• Instruction on the Writing on Command Techniques

• Information on how to get your students started on Idiom Stories (The perk of Idiom stories–they magically build confident writers.)

• Instruction on creating teacher sample idiom stories

• Interchangeable rubrics, posters, and anchor charts and how to use them to effect positive growth

• Student testimonials and ATLAS data

• Free resources & templates

• Student samples

• How to roll this program out in your building/district  

Guy Fenter ESC Branch, AR--Writing on Command Meets ATLAS Practicing the Parts of a Narrative & Informative for the ATLAS Writing Test (June 16) If you want to equip your students with the confidence and skills they need to succeed on the ATLAS writing test, then join Sarah Stratton (Creator of Writing on Command) and Jason Campbell (5th grade Ruth Doyle Middle School Conway) for this Writing on Command and ATLAS focused session. Our team will introduce you to the techniques that set this program apart from all other writing programs–the techniques that help students become sophisticated writers on command. Additionally, you will learn how to practice the parts of narratives and essays with your students to ensure mastery on the ATLAS Writing Test. What does practicing the parts look like within your curriculum? How can you ensure an interesting opening, a powerful conclusion, adequate planning, an understanding of the prompt, and perfect elaboration? The answer is this–students need to hone in on the parts that matter so they can become skilled and confident writers. This session explores the parts that students struggle with the most and shows you how to lead them to mastery. This training includes free resources and support.

Arch Ford ESC--Advanced Writing on Command (June 19) Have you been implementing some of the easier (yet powerful) WOC techniques and are ready for more? If so, this advanced WOC session is the one for you. Our team will introduce you to a wide variety of techniques that impact syntax/sentence variety, organization, diction, style, elaboration, and so much more. You’ll learn the techniques so you can model them in your writing, you’ll learn how to scaffold and teach the techniques, and you’ll learn how and where to use them in writing for the highest impact. Please join us if you are eager to learn more. Space is limited for this new session. 

Arch Ford ESC--Writing on Command Meets ATLAS Practicing the Parts of a Narrative for ATLAS Mastery (June 24 & July 10) Do you want to know how to use WOC to help your students master the ATLAS writing test? Then this is the session for you. This session will focus on how to practice the parts of the narrative. What does practicing the parts look like within your curriculum? How can you ensure an interesting opening, a powerful ending, adequate planning, an understanding of the prompt, and perfect elaboration? The answer is this–students need to hone in on the parts that matter so they can become skilled and confident writers. This session explores the parts that students struggle with the most and shows you how to lead them to mastery. 

Wilbur D. Mills EC Beebe, AR--Writing on Command Meets ATLAS Practicing the Parts of a Narrative & Informative for the ATLAS Writing Test (June 26) If you want to equip your students with the confidence and skills they need to succeed on the ATLAS writing test, then join Sarah Stratton (Creator of Writing on Command), Jason Campbell (5th grade Ruth Doyle Middle School Conway), and Erika Sherer (4th grade Science Mayflower Elementary) for this Writing on Command and ATLAS focused session. Our team will introduce you to the techniques that set this program apart from all other writing programs–the techniques that help students become sophisticated writers on command. Additionally, you will learn how to practice the parts of narratives and essays with your students to ensure mastery on the ATLAS Writing Test. What does practicing the parts look like within your curriculum? How can you ensure an interesting opening, a powerful conclusion, adequate planning, an understanding of the prompt, and perfect elaboration? The answer is this–students need to hone in on the parts that matter so they can become skilled and confident writers. This session explores the parts that students struggle with the most and shows you how to lead them to mastery. This training includes free resources and support.

Southeast Arkansas ESC Monticello, AR--Writing on Command Meets ATLAS Practicing the Parts of a Narrative & Informative for the ATLAS Writing Test (June 29) If you want to equip your students with the confidence and skills they need to succeed on the ATLAS writing test, then join Sarah Stratton (Creator of Writing on Command), Jason Campbell (5th grade Ruth Doyle Middle School Conway), Erika Sherer (4th grade Science Mayflower Elementary), and Jessie Stratton Holt (10th grade English Bryant High School) for this Writing on Command and ATLAS focused session. Our team will introduce you to the techniques that set this program apart from all other writing programs–the techniques that help students become sophisticated writers on command. Additionally, you will learn how to practice the parts of narratives and essays with your students to ensure mastery on the ATLAS Writing Test. What does practicing the parts look like within your curriculum? How can you ensure an interesting opening, a powerful conclusion, adequate planning, an understanding of the prompt, and perfect elaboration? The answer is this–students need to hone in on the parts that matter so they can become skilled and confident writers. This session explores the parts that students struggle with the most and shows you how to lead them to mastery. This training includes free resources and support.

Arch Ford ESC--Writing on Command Meets ATLAS: Practicing the Parts of the Informative & Opinion/Argumentative Essay for ATLAS Mastery (June 30 & July 14) Do you want to know how to use WOC to help your students master the ATLAS writing test? Then this is the session for you. This session will focus on how to practice the parts of the informative & opinion/argumentative essay. What does practicing the parts look like within your curriculum? How can you ensure an interesting opening, a powerful conclusion, adequate planning, an understanding of the prompt, proper evidence, and perfect elaboration? The answer is this–students need to hone in on the parts that matter so they can become skilled and confident writers. This session explores the parts that students struggle with the most and shows you how to lead them to mastery. 

Ozarks Unlimited Resource (OUR) ESC Harrison, AR--Writing on Command Meets ATLAS Practicing the Parts of a Narrative & Informative for the ATLAS Writing Test (July 20) If you want to equip your students with the confidence and skills they need to succeed on the ATLAS writing test, then join Sarah Stratton (Creator of Writing on Command) and Jason Campbell (5th grade Ruth Doyle Middle School Conway) for this Writing on Command and ATLAS focused session. Our team will introduce you to the techniques that set this program apart from all other writing programs–the techniques that help students become sophisticated writers on command. Additionally, you will learn how to practice the parts of narratives and essays with your students to ensure mastery on the ATLAS Writing Test. What does practicing the parts look like within your curriculum? How can you ensure an interesting opening, a powerful conclusion, adequate planning, an understanding of the prompt, and perfect elaboration? The answer is this–students need to hone in on the parts that matter so they can become skilled and confident writers. This session explores the parts that students struggle with the most and shows you how to lead them to mastery. This training includes free resources and support.

Southwest Arkansas EC Hope, AR--Writing on Command Meets ATLAS Practicing the Parts of a Narrative & Informative for the ATLAS Writing Test (July 28) If you want to equip your students with the confidence and skills they need to succeed on the ATLAS writing test, then join Sarah Stratton (Creator of Writing on Command) and Jason Campbell (5th grade Ruth Doyle Middle School Conway) for this Writing on Command and ATLAS focused session. Our team will introduce you to the techniques that set this program apart from all other writing programs–the techniques that help students become sophisticated writers on command. Additionally, you will learn how to practice the parts of narratives and essays with your students to ensure mastery on the ATLAS Writing Test. What does practicing the parts look like within your curriculum? How can you ensure an interesting opening, a powerful conclusion, adequate planning, an understanding of the prompt, and perfect elaboration? The answer is this–students need to hone in on the parts that matter so they can become skilled and confident writers. This session explores the parts that students struggle with the most and shows you how to lead them to mastery. This training includes free resources and support.

South Central SC Camden, AR--Writing on Command Meets ATLAS Practicing the Parts of a Narrative & Informative for the ATLAS Writing Test (July 30) If you want to equip your students with the confidence and skills they need to succeed on the ATLAS writing test, then join Sarah Stratton (Creator of Writing on Command) and Jason Campbell (5th grade Ruth Doyle Middle School Conway) for this Writing on Command and ATLAS focused session. Our team will introduce you to the techniques that set this program apart from all other writing programs–the techniques that help students become sophisticated writers on command. Additionally, you will learn how to practice the parts of narratives and essays with your students to ensure mastery on the ATLAS Writing Test. What does practicing the parts look like within your curriculum? How can you ensure an interesting opening, a powerful conclusion, adequate planning, an understanding of the prompt, and perfect elaboration? The answer is this–students need to hone in on the parts that matter so they can become skilled and confident writers. This session explores the parts that students struggle with the most and shows you how to lead them to mastery. This training includes free resources and support.