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The National Writing Project at Kent State University (NWP-KSU) has been a National Writing Project site since 1997. NWP-KSU is committed to improving teaching and learning in Northeast Ohio through teacher leadership and professional development.
With NWP-KSU, teachers of all subjects and grade levels can:
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Register Online for Invitational Summer Institute
Join educators from throughout Northeast Ohio this summer for the Invitational Summer Institute (ISI), a reading, writing, and professional development workshop that provides plenty of fresh ideas for engaging students in reading and writing. It's also a wonderful opportunity to make connections with educators who are passionate about bringing the best learning experiences to their students. The two-week Institute is offered at five sites in the summer of 2020:
Berea City Schools, June 8-11 & 15-18, 2020
Mahoning ESC, June 8-11 & 15-18, 2020
Mayfield City Schools, June 8-11 & 15-18, 2020
Kent State University at Stark, June 8-11 & 15-18, 2020
Norwayne Local Schools, August 3-6 & 10-13, 2020
If your district is interested in sending five or more teachers, a price break is available! Online registration is open through March 15, 2020. Be sure to download the flyer and share it with colleagues! Visit our Institute FAQs page for more details.
Questions? Comments? Contact Dr. Lori Wilfong at lgkrug@kent.edu.
Join educators from throughout Northeast Ohio this summer for the Invitational Summer Institute (ISI), a reading, writing, and professional development workshop that provides plenty of fresh ideas for engaging students in reading and writing. It's also a wonderful opportunity to make connections with educators who are passionate about bringing the best learning experiences to their students. The two-week Institute is offered at five sites in the summer of 2020:
Berea City Schools, June 8-11 & 15-18, 2020
Mahoning ESC, June 8-11 & 15-18, 2020
Mayfield City Schools, June 8-11 & 15-18, 2020
Kent State University at Stark, June 8-11 & 15-18, 2020
Norwayne Local Schools, August 3-6 & 10-13, 2020
If your district is interested in sending five or more teachers, a price break is available! Online registration is open through March 15, 2020. Be sure to download the flyer and share it with colleagues! Visit our Institute FAQs page for more details.
Questions? Comments? Contact Dr. Lori Wilfong at lgkrug@kent.edu.
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Write Here! Write Now!
Writing Our Identities: Discovering the Power of Voice and Choice Date: June 11, 2020 Location: Moulton Hall at Kent State University Keynote: Dr. Kristine Pytash, Kent State University Dr. Kristy Pytash is an Associate Professor in Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies at Kent State University, where she directs the Secondary Integrated Language Arts Teacher Preparation program. She is a former high school English teacher. Her research focuses on the literacy practices of youth in juvenile detention facilities, disciplinary writing, and how to prepare teachers to teach writing. An underlying theme across all her lines of inquiry is how technology significantly influences young adults’ literacy practices and their literacy instruction. The keynote is followed by breakout sessions featuring classroom strategies. Attendees may also choose to participate in a writing marathon. Download the flyer and share it with colleagues. Online registration will open soon! |
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