Illinois Writing Project
Illinois Writing Project
Nationally recognized staff development on literacy education with highly experienced teacher leaders.
Nationally recognized staff development on literacy education with highly experienced teacher leaders.
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The First Month of School
(12 hours)
The first month of school sets the tone and organization for the entire year. Let the first 20 days establish procedures for your Reading Workshop and Writing Workshop all in the context of a Balanced Literacy Block. Participants plan an organization process for the workshop approach that will make both teacher and student ready for the rigorous curriculum that the school year holds. Each component will be analyzed, prepared, and ready for delivery when school opens its doors. This approach is key to a successful year of literacy learning.
All courses are available as either professional development workshops or in-classroom support. Length of instruction applies to Inservice Programs only. Click here for descriptions.
Teaching Writing
(30 hours of instruction)
Learning Through Content Area Reading and Writing
(15-30 hrs)
Classroom Workshop, Using the Six-Plus-One Traits Assessment
(15-30 hrs)
Teaching Writing with English Language Learners
(30 hrs)
Reading-Writing Connections
(30 hrs)
The First Month of School
(12 hrs)
Literacy Coaching
(15 hrs)
Advanced Workshops
(15-30 hrs)
Literature Circles:
Collaborative Reading and Writing
(15-30 hrs)