Back-to-school season is the perfect time to reset your writing instruction routines—and we’re here to support you with a quick and flexible professional learning series focused on Khan Academy Writing Coach.

Writing Coach, powered by Khanmigo, is a free tool designed to help students grow as writers and give teachers powerful support—without adding to your workload. This four-part video series includes short sessions you can watch on your own time. By the end, you’ll be ready to confidently integrate Writing Coach into your classroom and even share what you’ve learned with fellow teachers.

Chapter 1: Empowering student writers in the age of AI

Great writing starts with great guidance, and that comes from you. In this session, we explore how Writing Coach supports authentic writing development with step-by-step guidance, not shortcuts. You’ll learn:

• Why we built Writing Coach with ethical AI use at its core
• How it supports writing instruction—not replaces it
• What makes it uniquely aligned with Khan Academy’s mission to provide a free, world-class education for every student

Chapter 2: Assigning writing practice—your way

Assigning daily writing practice can feel overwhelming—especially when the National Commission on Writing recommends 60 minutes a day. Writing Coach helps you scale writing in a way that’s realistic and teacher-friendly.

In this chapter, you’ll learn how to:

• Create and manage writing assignments in just a few clicks
• Customize prompts to fit your curriculum and voice
• Stay in control of the writing process while students get the support they need

Chapter 3: Building student confidence from day one

If your students often say, “I don’t know where to start!” then you’re not alone. Writing Coach gives students the structure and encouragement they need to take the first step and keep going.

This session walks through the student experience with Writing Coach, highlighting how it helps learners:

• Brainstorm ideas and understand expectations
• Draft independently with real-time feedback
• Revise effectively—without relying on copy-paste solutions

Chapter 4: Using teacher reports to guide instruction

Great teachers know that meaningful feedback drives growth, but it can be hard to find the time to monitor every student’s writing journey. Writing Coach provides real-time insights to help you teach smarter, not harder.

In this final chapter, learn how to:

• View student progress at a glance
• Get alerts on originality issues
• Identify class-wide trends to inform your next lesson

You’re ready. Now bring it to your classroom.

You’ve explored how Writing Coach supports student growth, aligns with your instruction, and gives you powerful data—all while keeping you in the driver’s seat. Now it’s your turn to try it out, explore with your students, and maybe even share what you’ve learned with a colleague.