San Diego Area Writing Project

Description:
The Invitational Institute provides a supportive, dialogic environment in which to explore possibilities as writers, teachers and leaders. The theory and practice of writing are examined through individual demonstrations, reading and discussion of current research, and writing and sharing in writing response groups. Twenty-five participants develop their leadership potential for a variety of roles, including local school/district reform effors - efforts that support the education and success of all of California's diverse student population. Social justice and social action undergird the experience in an attempt to embrace democratic ideals. Please contact the SDAWP office for an application.

Description:
Any teacher, novice or veteran, is welcome to attend this 5-day program that will provide practical approaches to writer's workshop in an age of standards. Participants will work with SDAWP Teacher Consultants and in writing/focus groups to learn more about how to integrate writer's workshop into their reading and writing curriculum. Participants will also learn a variety of innovative standards-aligned writing, reading, and speaking activities, instructional strategies, and curriculum to improve student achievement. Aspects of assessment, rubrics and response to student writing will be included. Approaches to improve the writing skills of English Language Learners and ELD standards will be addressed.

Young Writers' Camp - Summer 2006

July 25 - August 11 @ UCSD
Tuesday - Friday, 8:30am - 11:30am

Grades 3-10
University of California, San Diego

$250 registration fee (subject to change)

Applications available Spring 2006

San Diego Area Writing Project teachers share the belief that writing is a process. Young Writers' Camp engages students in that process and allows them to discover their own style, voice and potential.

Our goal is that each young writer, regardless of skill level, has the time and space to experiment in a variety of genres while developing creativity and confidence.

--I want to express my sincere appreciation for all that you taught my son last summer. From his first moments in class, he sensed that your teachers were unique. They loved writing and believed that every person had something special to share. . . I recognize that there are small and often obscure windows of opportunity to reach students. You were able to find one of those little windows with my son and leave a long lasting impression. Parent, YWC.

THE POETRY OF UCSD • Karli Cadel

Tiny feet sway, teasing the rippling fountain water

that shimmers beneath

like diamonds under a moonlit sky

twisting and turning

the pool unfolds

like a plush blue velt cape

draping the minds of young writers

and unfurling the future stories

they have to tell.

Description:
This new program is opento any 6th - 12th grade teacher in middle or high school, novice or veteran. Teachers will learn a variety of innovative standards-aligned writing, reading, and speaking activities, instructional strategies, and curriculum to improve student achievement and performance on the California High School Exit Exam and college entrance exams. Teachers will learn how to motivate all students, including English Learners, through creative writing assignments and will use rubrics to assess students, respond to student writing, and to inform instruction.

Description:
This new 5-day workshop for teachers in grades 7-12 will focus on how to use print advertising (design, layout, text, imagery, cultural resonance) in classroom instruction to prepare students to think and write critically, analytically, and persuasively. Addressing the reading and writing standards of the Califonria Language Arts Framework (1.0-3.0, grades 9-12) and the demands of the CAHSEE, teachers will have an opportunity to develop and sharpen effective strategies to use ads that are both relevant and accessible for a diverse population of students, particularly English Language Learners.

Description:
Based on research in composition, genre, and discourse styles, participants will examine and assess student work and develop strategies for classroom writing instruction. Participants will broaden their teaching repertoire, improve the teaching of writing geared toward the CAHSEE genres, and develop a deep understanding of the influce of social and cultural backgrounds on the writing of second language learners.

Description:
The SDAWP offers a variety of year-round in service opportunites for teachers K - 16. Experienced SDAWP Teacher Consultants present practical strategies in workshop format designed to improve student writing.

Since 1977, the SDAWP has been providing outstanding professional development for teachers of all curricular areas across all grade levels. Participants learn the most effective classroom-tested strategies for teaching writing from experienced teachers and become part of a professinal learning community..

Please call the SDAWP office at 858-534-2576 for information about professional development for your site or district or email at: cschrammel@ucsd.edu.

** The San Diego Area Writing Project is an authorized state & federal educational service provider for No Child Left Behind.