Invitational Summer Institute - Check back in January 2010 for Application Information
Invitational Summer Institute 2009
The Area 3 Writing Project’s Invitational Summer Institute invites 15-20 teachers representing different grade levels, experience, school districts, and curricular areas to discuss writing practices, examine and critique current research and engage in professional and personal writing.
The Writing Project recognizes the expertise of successful classroom teachers and puts these teachers to work teaching others. This is a model that celebrates superior teaching and superior teachers, a model that puts a premium on what is working and what is possible in all classrooms.
All teachers interested in improving student literacy are encouraged to apply for the Summer Institute. We encourage teachers from all content areas and all levels to apply. The Invitational Institute is the epitome of professional development for teachers. It doesn’t get any better than this!
Expectations of Participants:
- Read and discuss current research on literacy issues.
- Create and present a 75-minute demonstration workshop of an effective writing approach you have used with students.
- Write and share writing in response groups.
- Attend the orientation (April 24, 5-8 pm and April 25, 9 am-3 pm)
- Workshop coaching day (May 16, 9:00 a.m.-1 p.m.)
- All 16 days of the Institute (June 22-July 16; Monday –Thursday)
- Two to three follow-up meetings during the following school year.
For more information about the Area 3 Writing Project and the Invitational Summer Institute, please click here.
