Programs for Educators

Write Here! Write Now!
Living the Reading-Writing Connection

Thursday, June 13, 2019
Moulton Hall at Kent State University
Keynote: Dr. Timothy Rasinski
of Kent State University
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Dr. Timothy Rasinski, professor of literacy at Kent State University, has written over 250 articles and has authored, co-authored or edited over 50 books or curriculum programs on reading education. He is author of the bestselling book on reading fluency entitled The Fluent Reader, published by Scholastic, and coauthor of the award-winning vocabulary program called Building Vocabulary, published by Teacher Created Materials. His scholarly interests include reading fluency and word study, readers who struggle, and parental involvement.  In 2010, he was elected to the International Reading Hall of Fame.
     The Invitational Summer Institute, NWP-KSU's flagship program, immerses educators in writing and reading. Participants learn the power of writing alongside students and engage in strategies to continuously improve writing instruction in their own schools.
   NWP-KSU is offering Invitational Summer Institutes at five sites this year:

Kent State University
June 10-20, 2019

Berea City Schools
June 10-20, 2019

Mahoning Educational Service Center
June 10-20, 2019

Mayfield Heights
June 3-13, 2019

Wooster City Schools
July 8-19, 2019

Summer Workshops

Book Clubs
Each summer, NWP-KSU offers workshops in the teaching of writing. In 2018, our workshop focused on the National Writing Project's College, Career, and Community Writers Program. The program provides tools and resources for incorporating argumentative writing throughout the school year.
The Wandering Book Club meets in the Akron-Cleveland area throughout the school year.

 Mahoning Valley Book Club meets year-round at the border of Boardman and Canfield.

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