Used in classrooms worldwide, Education Northwest's 6+1 Trait® Writing Model of Instruction & Assessment is a powerful framework designed to help teachers and students use a common language to refer to characteristics of good writing and to create a common vision of what that quality writing looks like. We offer a full spectrum of professional development in the model—from an introductory workshop to a training of trainers; and for pre-K through secondary teachers and staff.

Trait-based instruction, as presented in our workshops, can help you provide your students with the skills they need to achieve the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts.

6+1 Trait Services Contact

Our most popular 6+1 Trait services are listed on the right. For other information about the 6+1 Trait model, contact Mark Workman, 800.547.6339, ext. 572.

Other Assessment Services

In addition to our 6+1 Trait services, Education Northwest offers other assessment services that not only help teachers better understand what students are learning, but also provide research-based best practices in helping students develop skills in self-assessment, self-direction, and critical thinking.

Other assessment services include:

• Technical assistance and research on developing formative assessment processes for use by teachers, schools, and districts: Edith Gummer, 800.547.6339, ext. 171
• Training and technical assistance in using data to make instructional decisions: Edith Gummer, 800.547.6339, ext. 171
• District or statewide assessment including conducting item analysis for end-of-course assessment: Terri Akey, 800.547.6339, ext. 629
• Training for teachers on how to construct, pilot, analyze, and implement course-specific assessments Terri Akey, 800.547.6339, ext. 629