Dear Colleagues,
Please see below the Call for Proposals for the 3rd Fostering Connections Conference.
Best,
Michal
Michal Reznizki, PhDCollege Writing Programs, UC Berkeley
Co-Editor, Dynamic Activities for First-Year Composition
CFP Fostering Connections 2026 – UC Berkeley
“Fostering Innovation”- August 8th
Proposal Submission Deadline: March 9th, 2026
Submit your proposal here: Fostering Connections Proposal Submission
About the Conference
The Bay Area Writing Project in collaboration with UC Berkeley College Writing Programs invites you to the 3rd Conference on Teaching Writing that will take place on Saturday, August 8th from 9am to 4pm at the UC Berkeley School of Education.
This event aims to foster a community of writing instructors and educators from different grade levels and disciplines to discuss, learn about, and improve teaching writing practices. We are accepting presentation proposals from educators across grade levels including but not limited to high school English teachers, middle school English teachers, writing instructors at the college level, composition studies scholars, and graduate students.
Conference Theme
For this event, our theme is “Fostering Innovation,” which could focus on different practices, pedagogies, or priorities in the classroom. With recent technological advancements, innovation in the writing classroom is no longer optional – it’s essential. As writing teachers in both higher education and the K-12 system navigate rapidly changing technologies and shifting students’ needs, we are continually challenged to rethink our practices and priorities. We invite proposals that explore how writing instructors from different grade levels foster innovation in their classrooms. We welcome proposals that are rooted in classroom practices and that reimagine traditional approaches and highlight creative solutions to persistent challenges in the teaching of writing.
Proposals may address questions such as:
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How can writing instructors / teachers design learning experiences that encourage creative risk-taking, experimentation, and curiosity?
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What innovative classroom strategies support diverse learners and learning contexts?
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How are emerging technologies, including AI, reshaping writing instruction, assessment, and teacher/ student identity?
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What models exist for integrating digital tools in ways that empower rather than overwhelm students?
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How can innovation be used to create more inclusive writing spaces?