Coming Events
During the summer, we’ll offer a four-day intensive workshop, useful for everyone from instructional leaders all the way to first-year teachers.
We also host weekend writing retreats at our new South Texas venue, Brackenridge Corner, located between Houston and Victoria in Edna, Texas.
Kernel Camp
formerly known as our “Training of Trainers” workshop
This workshop will weave between grammar, writing and reading across the curriculum, using materials Gretchen has authored and adapted from STAAR released tests and live student STAAR essays.
Participants will receive:
- Grammar Keepers
- Text Structures and Fables
- Text Structures from Fairy Tales
- Text Structures from Poetry
- Text Structures from the Masters
- plus many free resources, including TEKS alignment documents
Dates: July 14-17, 2025
Time: 8:00 am – 2:30 pm
Location: New Braunfels Civic Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels, TX 78310
Who is it for?
This four-day session would benefit anyone who works in staff development with other teachers OR teachers who would like to receive a more thorough training in the work of Gretchen Bernabei. It will focus on kid-centered, healthy, authentic strategies, while containing serious STAAR preparation.
For every grade of writing, 3-12.
Writing Retreats on Brackenridge Corner
The best writing teachers are teachers who write.
Join us at our beautiful Victorian home and gardens in quaint Edna, Texas. You will begin the day in our one room schoolhouse where we will focus on some writing craft. Later in the morning, you will explore the grounds and the house until you locate your own slice of heaven and spend some time on your personal writing. During the lunch break, you will be free to visit local shops and restaurants. Finally, you will connect with other writers in the schoolhouse for sharing and reflection.
Who will benefit from this writing session? Absolutely anyone who teaches writing or loves writing. You will leave refreshed and empowered to continue your work.
*Coffee and a light breakfast will be served.
*Lunch options: bring your own, join us (on a donation basis), or venture into town.
*You may want a light jacket or blanket.
*Bring your favorite writing supplies!
Click here for more information and tickets.
The fee for each is $100, payable through credit card (on Ticket Tailor) or by check onsite. Limited scholarships are available.