Programs for Educators
Celebrate Write Out!
October 10-24, 2021 Lesson activities designed and recorded by NWP-KSU teacher-consultants Jean Kanzinger and Amy Hirzel will be among the videos available to teachers across the United States for Write Out 2021. Hosted by the National Writing Project in conjunction with the National Park Service, Write Out, is a free two-week event, organized as a series of online activities where educators, students, and the public are invited to explore national parks and other public spaces to connect and learn through place-based writing and sharing. This year’s theme is Palettes, Storyboards, and Cadences. The event will run from October 10-24, 2021, which includes the National Day on Writing on October 20. Sign up now at https://writeout.nwp.org/ to receive links to activities! For inspiration, check out Amy Krajeck's Write Out 2020 lesson. Mark Your Calendar: Write Out at CVNP October 8 NWP-KSU and Cuyahoga Valley National Park are teaming up for a Write Out pop-up event at the park on Friday, October 8 from 10:00 a.m. -noon. At the Pop-Up, you will receive notebooks, ideas for nature journaling, and information about CVNP. All ages are welcome. The Pop-Up table will be at the Boston Mill Visitor Center at 6947 Riverview Road, Peninsula, OH. |
Online Registration Open Through November 2
Kernels of Wisdom The Powerful Pen A narrative writing workshop for K-12 teachers Date: November 6, 2021 Time: 9:00 to noon Location: Via Zoom Keynote: The Pen Really Is Mightier Than the Keyboard: The Power of Hand-Written Drafts Dr. Danielle Gruhler, Kent State University Join Power of the Pen and the National Writing Project at Kent State University for a morning of highly engaging sessions on bringing out the best in students’ writing. Keynote speaker Dr. Danielle Gruhler will share practical classroom strategies that help students think deeply about their writing, even when they ultimately will type their work. The keynote is followed by your choice of two out of four breakout sessions, led by NWP-KSU teacher consultants and Power of the Pen coaches Jenn Sauvey, Barb Tschantz, Amy Krajeck, Teresa Crawford, Ryan Hershey and Kyleen Wilson. Kernels of Wisdom is ideal for anyone looking for fresh ideas for inspiring student writers; perfect for Power of the Pen coaches. The cost is $15 per person. Download the flyer and share it with colleagues. Register online through November 2. A Zoom link and details will be emailed to participants after the registration deadline. |
Workshops
NWP-KSU offers workshops in the teaching of writing. 2021 events will include a Write Where You Are workshop at Cuyahoga Valley National Park and a Kernels of Wisdom narrative writing workshop at Kent State University. |
Book Clubs
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. |
Programs for Schools
Educator In-Service: Reading and Writing Workshops
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NWP-KSU will custom design professional development packages based on your organization's goals and needs. These sessions help teachers work toward student improvement in writing and reading across the content areas, which leads to student success on state-required tests. We specifically have in-services designed to help teachers meet Ohio's Learning Standards.
In operation since 1997, NWP-KSU in-service programs have consistently received excellent ratings and results in classrooms and school districts throughout Ohio. We can provide whole-school, department and/or grade-level sessions, as well as classroom demos and book studies. |
The following workshops and programs can be customized to meet individual schools' needs:
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• Writing Craft
• Content Area Literacy • Close Reading Strategies • Revision and Editing |
• Technology and Writing
• Multi-genre Research • Working with Rubrics • Developing Listening and Speaking Skills |
• Using Research
• Writing/Reading Workshop • Informational Writing • Argumentative Writing |
• Narrative Writing
• Response to Literature • Evaluating and Assessing Student Work • Text Complexity |
Thirty teachers is the maximum for an in-service.
On-site custom service: $250 per hour
One-half day (3 hours): $650
Full day (6 hours): $1,250
Mileage may be an additional charge, depending on distance covered for the duration of the in-service.
Contact us to schedule an in-service program.
On-site custom service: $250 per hour
One-half day (3 hours): $650
Full day (6 hours): $1,250
Mileage may be an additional charge, depending on distance covered for the duration of the in-service.
Contact us to schedule an in-service program.
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