P.O. Box 1224, Sharpes, Florida 32959 United States
We Care about Educators, Students, Parents, and Writers
We utilize principles of habit formation to improve student performance and teacher efficacy
Testimonials
Awesome Virtual Sessions
Awesome Virtual Sessions
Awesome Virtual Sessions
During the peak of the pandemic we struggled with means for keeping our teachers motivated. I reached out to Dr. Watts at Buddinwriters Academy and I am glad we did. She conducted interactive virtual sessions with our team of 26 cross-curricular educators on how to teach writing to our students in remote learning. We knew we were on point when our American Sign Language (ASL) teacher realized that she could utilize WTR to teach her students how to think as writers even though they communicated differently. Our educators expressed enthusiasm and continue to request follow-up sessions.
- After School Program Director - USVI
Virtual Support
Awesome Virtual Sessions
Awesome Virtual Sessions
After we solicited Dr. Watts as our virtual trainer on "How to Prepare the Elementary Child for Writing", we were concerned about keeping our teachers motivated to teach the process in non-Language Arts classes. We knew we could not afford the additional coaching and support sessions Buddinwriters offered, but we wanted to ensure that all new teachers who entered our building knew how to utilize WTR process and its resources. We reached out to Dr. Watts and she provided videos that outlined the use of each significant resource. Buddinwriters is truly concerned about students in disadvantaged settings and we are thankful.
- Head of School in a Disadvantaged Setting
Awesome Virtual Sessions
My students have utilized Dr. Watts’ simplified method RID PWD ( Read, Identify, Determine, Plan, Write, Double check) of tackling test prompts. My regular students were just as effective as my advanced students in deciphering test prompts. It was amazing to see all my students experience the same level of success.
Highly Effective High School Cambridge Teacher, Brevard Public Schools, Florida
After two years of consistent use of WTR across all disciplines, our school experienced enough gains to make annual yearly progress. Dr. Watts conducts professional development workshops in which she engages teachers, simplifies concepts, and uses practical examples.
- USVI Administrator
I was pleased with my child’s response to reading until I tried WTR with her. She was comfortable with summarizing, but once we got to the reaction stage, she began to express frustration. I realized then, that WTR is what my daughter needed to develop the skill and habit of responding to questions that go beyond the text.
- USVI Parent
The workshops on teaching how to implement the WTR process were timely. The process really works well in motivating students on all educational levels. I have seen awesome improvements with my second and third grade students. They are summarizing and are preparing to react to what they read. The approach is simply amazing. Thank you Dr. Watts.
- Teacher Leader, Dominica
We are happy to be part of such a bold move to support the improvement of reading and writing performance among primary schoolers in our country.
- Donor, Dominica
Help Our Cause for Improving Reading & Writing Performance
Every year we partner with donors like you to donate educational resources to help improve performance in reading and writing in disadvantaged settings. Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals of narrowing the achievement gap. Your generous donation will fund our mission. Feel free to designate your funds to a special group.
