Calling all teachers! The application deadline for the Morehead Writing Project Summer Institute has been extended until Jan. 29.
What is the Summer Institute?
The Summer Institute is a four-week writing and learning retreat open to teachers of all disciplines and grade levels. Its goal is to produce better teachers of writing by producing better writers among teachers. Participants are introduced to new and inventive teaching strategies, gain confidence and validation for their current best practices, and are treated to a collegial environment for fellowship, shared brainstorming and troubleshooting.This year’s Summer Institute will take place June 7-July 2, 2010, daily 9 AM to 4 PM.
Who should apply?
We seek P-16 administrators and teachers from all content areas who are looking for new ideas to help their students become more effective writers and who are willing to work on their own writing. We want teachers who are open to examining their teaching practices and who are interested in learning how to incorporate writing into any subject area. To be considered for an interview, please submit the application (see link below) and confidential principal recommendation by Jan. 29.
Why should you apply?
If you are interested in being part of a professional support network and participating in a transformative learning experience, apply now!
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- A $500 stipend for completing the Summer Institute and attending four (4) follow-up meetings in the year following the Institute
- Six hours of graduate credit (MWP only covers in-state tuition))
- Free housing on MSU’s campus during the Summer Institute
What others say about the experience:
“Best PD I ever took”
“I gained invaluable insight”
“Fantastic experience”
“Real lessons I can use in my classroom”
“The most important thing I gained from the summer institute is confidence in myself as a writer. All the demonstrations that other participants shared were invaluable. I’m leaving here with 18-plus writing activities. Wonderful! No other PD has given me things I can take back to the classroom and use.”
“I have gained readily available resources/strategies that I can easily take back to my classroom.”
Not sure if the Summer Institute is for you? Contact mwp@moreheadstate.edu and we will answer your questions.
Download the application here