Matthew Walter | Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Instruction
Wyoming Public School

Matthew Walter is a highly experienced educator with over 30 years in the classroom. Throughout his career, he has served as an Instructional Leader and Assistant Principal Curriculum and Instruction, roles in which he has focused on enhancing curriculum knowledge, instructional practices, and assessment strategies. His leadership has driven targeted whole-school improvements in writing, incorporating the Seven Steps to Writing Success as a key framework for development.

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From Red Pen to Real Impact: Using AI Assessment to Close Writing Gaps

What does it really take to move the needle on student writing? Hear from two APC&Is about how combining proven writing pedagogy with AI-powered assessment leads to measurable improvement in student outcomes. See how consistent, data-informed practice enables teachers to turn assessment insights into targeted instruction, reducing marking time while increasing impact. Uncover practical approaches to identifying and closing learning gaps, strengthening writing composition, and embedding effective feedback loops. Designed for educators and leaders, this is a grounded look at how technology can support (not replace) great teaching.

Sarah Bakker, Head of Education, Seven Steps to Writing Success