Tools and Technology Aligned to the Science of Writing

Tools of Writing is an evidence-based publication that shows how districts can support writing growth through a connected ecosystem of tools, data, and professional learning. This resource is available to a limited audience of education leaders and practitioners.

The Instructional Challenge This Resource Addresses

Districts are working to strengthen literacy outcomes, and writing plays a central role. Improving writing at scale requires more than isolated activities or scoring guides. Leaders need a clear baseline of student writing performance, consistent measures, and actionable insight that supports systemwide improvement.

How This Booklet Supports Writing Improvement

This booklet introduces the Writing Carousel ecosystem and explains how its tools work together to support districtwide writing improvement.

What you will explore

Why data matters for writing improvement and why establishing a current baseline is essential

The WriteVue Solution, including diagnostics, analytics, dashboards, and professional learning

IntelliMetric, automated essay scoring that delivers immediate, consistent results

WriteAhead, an AI-powered writing assistant that supports teachers and tutors with rubric-aligned feedback

For District and Instructional Leadership

This resource supports conversations around:

• Building a sustainable culture of writing across the district
• Using data to guide instruction and targeted interventions
• Supporting educators through professional learning and ongoing implementation