Supporting Emergent Writing Through Developmentally Appropriate Practice

Presented by Cindie Marquez | June 9, 2026 7PM EST

1 HOUR | LIVE ONLINE via ZOOM | INTERACTIVE

In this webinar, we will examine the key processes involved in emergent writing, including its domains and developmental stages and the significance of physical development. We will review methods for supporting children's (3-5 years old) writing through classroom materials, the environmental setup, modeling techniques, and showcasing children's writing samples. Incorporated throughout this webinar are research-based resources, developmentally appropriate practices, and purposeful instructional strategies. Participants will leave with practical ideas for creating writing-rich spaces that encourage exploration and engagement. Attention will also be given to selecting activities that match children’s developmental levels.

Teachers, therapists, social workers, and other early childhood professionals working with young children will benefit from this webinar.

DISCLOSURES [CINDIE MARQUEZ]

Financial Disclosures – CINDIE MARQUEZ has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Nonfinancial Disclosures - CINDIE MARQUEZ has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.

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Objectives

1. Describe the characteristics of classroom environments that support children’s access to emergent writing materials and letter and word recognition

2. Identify developmentally appropriate practices when creating lessons and activities to support children’s emergent writing skills

3. Identify strategies for assessing children’s emergent writing readiness through observation and documentation

Agenda

7:00PM - Introduction

7:05PM - Domains, developmental stages, and the role of physical development

7:15PM - Classroom materials, environmental setup, and supporting access to print, letters, and words

7:25PM - Activities and lessons that match children’s developmental levels

7:35PM - Demonstration of teacher modeling techniques, scaffolding strategies, and writing samples

7:45PM - Strategies for assessing emergent writing readiness

8PM - Conclusion

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New York State Education Department, Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE)

Provider Code #23394

Approval Period: 3/29/22 - 3/29/2027

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Provider Code #0365

Approval Period: 8/31/25 - 8/31/28

Young Child Learning is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers. Young Child Learning maintains responsibility for the program. Social work professionals should contact their regulatory board to confirm course approval for continuing education credits.

1.0 NYSED OT CONTACT HOURS

New York State Education Department, Board of Occupational Therapy (NYSED OT)

Approval Period: 8/1/24 - 7/31/2027

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This program is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUS (Introductory Level)

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

ASHA Certification Maintenance Standards require that all certificate holders (CCC-A and CCC-SLP) must accumulate 30 Certificate Maintenance Hours (CMHs) of professional development during each 3-year certification maintenance interval in order to maintain their ASHA Certificates of Clinical Competence (CCC).

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Speaker's Biography

With more than two decades of experience in early childhood education, Cindie Marquez began her career at a Community College Lab School, where she observed, evaluated, mentored, and modeled for college practicum students while providing care for children ages two to five. Her professional journey includes serving as a QRIS Coach with the San Diego County Office of Education and as an Education Coordinator with a nonprofit agency, where she collaborated with diverse educators and administrators. She provided instructional support through mentoring, modeling, goal setting, observation, feedback, reflective coaching, and by developing and facilitating professional development events tailored to both agency and regional needs. Cindie is certified as a CLASS Observer and Trainer for Preschool through Third Grade, an Inclusion Facilitator through Beginning Together/WestEd, and an Infant-Toddler Pyramid Model Trainer through National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations. She has also had the privilege of presenting at several California Association for the Education of Young Children conferences.

Host's Biography

Dr. Scott Mesh is the Director of Young Child Learning and the CEO and Co-Founder of Los Niños Services which serves 2,000 young children with special needs each year through homecare and center services. He is a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of experience working with young children and their families and is an expert on assessing young children for developmental disabilities and autism. He has helped thousands of parents over the years make the transition to gaining help for their children through early childhood special education services. He is a leader in early childhood development and working effectively with parents.

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Sound: Sound output capability

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Android 7.0 and above

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