SRSD Writing Reinvented: The Science of Writing Takes Flight in 2025

Two Years in the Making: Unveiling the Future of SRSD Writing Strategy Instruction

SRSD Online is excited to unveil our fully redesigned teacher training courses and website, offering educators and schools worldwide access to evidence-based writing instruction grounded in the Science of Writing. Our transformation is focused on delivering the most effective, engaging, and accessible professional development in Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD). Whether you’re an experienced SRSD practitioner or exploring evidence-based writing instruction for the first time, SRSDOnline.com is your destination for innovative resources, groundbreaking training, and cutting-edge materials to transform education, teaching, and writing outcomes in your school or district.

New SRSD Online Training

We’ve added exciting new online course features and expanded offerings to make SRSD more accessible and impactful for individual educators and groups. We’ve reimagined SRSD online training, particularly our Instructional Coach training and K-5 and Secondary Educator courses. Built from the ground up, with input from SRSD creator Karen Harris as well as Steve Graham and top SRSD researchers, our programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of educators at every level.

Reinvented Instructional Coach Training

Our two-year “Train-the-Trainer” SRSD Master Class is a standout feature. This advanced training immerses instructional coaches in evidence-based strategies through:

• Synchronous Training: Live Zoom sessions with SRSD classroom experts and researchers.
• Course Access: Full access to our Writing to Learn™ course and instructional coach materials for continuous reference.
• Mentorship and Support: Two years of  synchronous and on-demand mentoring, guidance from SRSD professionals, and ample resources to aid your journey.
• Practice-Based Learning: Hands-on activities designed to prepare coaches to lead impactful teacher training sessions.
• Customizable Implementation: Pre-program planning to tailor SRSD to your school’s curriculum.

Upon completion, Instructional Coaches will be ready to mentor educators, ensure fidelity in SRSD implementation, and confidently lead writing instruction initiatives.

Brand-New K-5 and Secondary Teacher Courses

We’re thrilled to introduce our new K-5 and secondary online SRSD teacher courses for genre-based writing. These courses have been redesigned to equip educators with the confidence and expertise needed to implement SRSD effectively at any grade level, ensuring transformative writing instruction for all students, including those with learning disabilities.

• Evidence-Based Learning: Rooted in decades of classroom research and proven methodologies.
• Classroom modeling videos, explicit lesson plans, and actionable strategies.
• Flexibility: Self-paced modules that fit into the busiest of schedules.

K-1 SRSD Content: Supporting Early Learners

For the youngest writers, our innovative K-1 SRSD content comprises supplemental materials and adaptations to focus on the foundational skills children need to excel in later grades. Our program emphasizes verbal instruction and drawing, enabling early learners to develop their ideas visually and verbally, while building their background knowledge in genre-based terms and concepts. By prioritizing language development and self-expression, this training lays a strong foundation for genre-based writing, ensuring that students have the confidence and skills to flourish in their writing journeys by second grade.

SRSD Training for Students with Learning Disabilities

Understanding the unique challenges of teaching students with learning disabilities, we have designed our courses to support educators in this critical work. These sessions highlight SRSD’s proven strengths in fostering metacognition, goal-setting, and self-regulation skills, while offering a deep dive into the SRSD framework. Our training addresses learners’ diverse needs and abilities, equipping teachers with effective strategies in self-regulation to overcome challenges and leverage student strengths. Through interactive modules, hands-on activities, and ongoing mentorship from expert SRSD researchers, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to deliver personalized, impactful writing instruction tailored to every student.

Customized Group Training from Pilots to Districtwide Programs

Whether you choose our one-year Pilot, Whole School/District Adoption, or Train-the-Trainer group program for Instructional Coaches, each option is designed to deliver fiscally responsible solutions that improve student achievement. Through synchronous Zoom training with our SRSD researchers, our group programs integrate SRSD strategies across your entire school community with advanced training and access to resources that ensure lasting improvements. With SRSD Online group training, you’ll gain the tools, support, and flexibility needed to transform writing instruction and achieve meaningful, lasting results for your students.

SRSD Writing for Pre-Service Teachers

Prepare future educators to revolutionize writing instruction with our SRSD Pre-Service Teaching Writing Program, a comprehensive, evidence-based K-12 genre-based composition course designed for university students in teacher preparation programs. Professors benefit from a turnkey solution with ready-to-use instructional materials, assessments, and expert guidance. They will also have access to student course progress and self-assessment analytics. Future teachers graduate with advanced writing instruction skills, setting themselves apart in the job market and ensuring their students thrive as confident, capable writers. This program is more than an addition to teacher preparation—it’s a foundation for lasting success in the classroom.

New SRSD Website

Our brand new SRSDOnline.org website is your one-stop hub for everything related to Self-Regulated Strategy Development. Explore a wealth of free resources, including downloadable materials and informative articles designed to support your SRSD journey. Dive deep into the research behind SRSD with our extensive library of studies and publications. Whether you’re a seasoned SRSD practitioner or just starting, SRSD Online has everything you need to empower yourself and your students. 

New SRSD Research Library

Discover the unparalleled effectiveness of Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) through our extensive library of SRSD research studies and meta-analyses available at SRSDOnline.org/research. SRSD is the world’s most thoroughly studied, evidence-based writing approach, with decades of research proving its transformative impact on student outcomes. From improving writing skills and comprehension to fostering critical thinking, SRSD’s explicit strategies help students organize their thoughts, master genre-based writing, and build confidence in their abilities. Whether seeking evidence to advocate for SRSD in your school or aiming to deepen your understanding of its proven methods, our comprehensive research library is your ultimate resource.

Take the Next Step

We invite you to explore the new SRSDOnline.org today! Whether searching for free tools, diving into the latest research, or enrolling in our training programs, our mission is to revolutionize writing instruction and help you transform student outcomes through SRSD and the Science of Writing.