IWP Summer Workshop on Teaching Writing
Monday through Friday, July 7-11, 2008, 8:30-2:30
Centrally located at Hedges School, 4747 S. Winchester (4800 S and 1930 W)
Why Give up a Precious Week of Summer?
As good teachers, we all care deeply about providing the best literacy instruction possible for our students. With the new emphasis on writing in our schools, and the introduction of writing workshop into the curriculum, many teachers are wondering just how to proceed. The experienced teacher-trainers of IWP have been doing writing workshop for decades and can help with all sorts of strategies, helps and tips as well as other topics.
Who's Invited?
This workshop is designed for classroom teachers, support staff and school literacy leaders and will be led by an experienced IWP teacher/leader.
What Topics are Addressed?
Engaging and practical strategies for teaching writing that you can begin on Day 1
Balancing in-depth learning in the writing curriculum with standardized test expectations
Setting up, conducting and managing writing workshop to build strong and successful writers who like to write
Energizing renewal for ourselves as we work with like-minded, committed professionals from all grade levels
Cost & Credit
$200 per teacher. 2 hours of CPS lane credit will be offered for those who complete the full week. Optional 2 semester hours of graduate credit from National-Louis University, at their low workshop tuition rate. 30 CPDU's possible. Seats are expected to fill fast, so please send in your registration as soon as possible.
Please complete the attached registration form and email to Steve's address below or fax to (847)674-2318. For further information contact Steve Zemelman at stv.zemelman@comcast.net or call (847)674-2318.
Visit our website: www.illinoiswritingproject.com
REGISTRATION
FORM
IWP Summer Workshop on Teaching Writing
Monday through Friday, July 7-11, 2008, 8:30-2:30
Name ___________________________________________________
Home Address ____________________________________________
City __________________________State__________ Zip _______
School __________________________________________________
School’s Town ___________________________________________
Grade or Position ______ Email _____________________________
Daytime Phone ( ) ___________Evening Phone ( ) ______________
Payment Enclosed $ _________ or School Purchase Order # ___________
CPS IWP Vendor Number: 91719
Please complete this registration form and email to Steve's address below or fax to (847)674-2318. For further Information, contact Steve Zemelman at stv.zemelman@comcast.net or call (847)674-2318.
Visit our Website: www.illinoiswritingproject.com