Generative artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape how students write, think, and learn. As AI becomes a more familiar part of students’ academic lives, educators are moving beyond initial reactions to develop more intentional, effective approaches to what it means to teach writing today and tomorrow.
Join us for a two-day summer symposium focused on what we are learning now: how AI is showing up in student work, how writing instruction is evolving in response, and how educators can design meaningful learning experiences in a world where AI is always within reach.
This symposium brings together secondary and higher education practitioners to share classroom-tested strategies, evolving policies, and practical approaches to teaching writing today. Participants will engage in keynote presentations, interactive workshops, and collaborative discussions centered on questions such as:
- How are students currently using AI in their writing process?
- What kinds of assignments still promote authentic thinking and engagement?
- How can we adapt drafting, revision, and feedback practices?
- When does it make sense to incorporate AI—and when might it not?
- What have we learned about AI policies at the program, course, and assignment level?
Attendees will have opportunities to learn from colleagues, reflect on their own practice, and leave with ideas they can implement immediately.
Where: Madison College – Goodman South Campus, Madison, WI
Who: Middle & High School Educators, Instructional Coaches, Administrators, and Directors of Instruction.
When: July 30 & 31, 2026, 9:00AM – 3:30PM
Cost: Standard registration $300, GMWP Alumni or groups of 3 or more $250. Registration includes lunch.