Literacy Teacher Leadership Training 1 is an introductory series of grade-level specific sessions for teachers on writers workshop and writing genres. Participants will attend four all-day, grade level specific seminars. See more information about the structure of the course and learning outcomes for participants.
DATES & LOCATION
Registration and coffee at 8:00am
All sessions are 8:15am – 3:00pm
Grade K:
10/02/07, 11/13/07, 1/22/08 and 3/11/08
Holbrook-Palmer Park, The Pavilion, Atherton [Directions]
Grade 1:
10/03/07, 11/14/07, 1/23/08 and 3/12/08
Holbrook-Palmer Park, The Pavilion, Atherton [Directions]
Grade 2:
10/04/07, 11/15/07, 1/24/08 and 3/13/08
Holbrook-Palmer Park, The Pavilion, Atherton [Directions]
Grade 3:
10/11/07, 11/06/07, 1/31/08 and 3/05/08
Holbrook-Palmer Park, The Pavilion, Atherton [Directions]
Grades 4/5:
9/27/07
San Mateo County Office of Education, Redwood City [Directions]
12/05/07, 1/30/08 and 4/23/08
Holbrook-Palmer Park, The Pavilion, Atherton [Directions]
REGISTRATION
The series is open to K-5 teachers in Partner Districts. A specified number of seats is allocated to schools and registration is handled through each districts' designated contact.
REQUIREMENTS
Teachers who register need to agree to meet the following requirements:
- Have an intention to implement writers workshop in their classroom.
- Read all assigned readings and come prepared to participate in discussion.
- Attend all four sessions; districts or schools will have to cover the substitute costs for participating teachers.
- Work with their principals to obtain copies of any tradebooks needed to implement the program.
- Implement all assigned studies (units).
The Noyce Foundation will provide the required texts for all grades.
MATERIALS
Living the Life of a Writer units (password-protected)
HOMEWORK
Prior to the first session participants will receive a confirmation email which will include their homework assignment, if any. After that, participants will be informed, during each session, of the homework that is required for the following session.
CREDIT OPTIONS
There are no Continuing Education Units available for participants.