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MV Writing Project Extends Deadline to June 15
Will Host Summer Institute at UC
Written By C. Bochicchio, V. Cruz-Griffith, R. Suppa
Institute, workshops aim to improve quality education through writing
Contact - cleogrande@utica.edu
Utica, NY (06/08/2011) - The Mohawk Valley Writing Project (MVWP) will host its 2011 Summer Institute at Utica College starting June 28 as part of its effort to increase quality education through improved writing.The Summer Institute is a five-week long intensive professional development experience for teachers in the Mohawk Valley committed to quality literacy instruction. Participants will gather together on the UC campus to concentrate on various methods of writing, research and teaching. Those who complete the institute will receive a certificate for 100 contact hours as well as a $750 stipend, paid for by the National Writing Project Grant.
It also counts as English 533, a three-credit graduate course. Unmatriculated graduate tuition for this summer is $2,106 ($702 per credit hour), but there are several tuition assistance avenues available. The National Writing Project has funded 10 scholarships that will be offered to the first 10 invited applicants. Other invited participants may seek tuition funding through school districts, as the tuition is reimbursable through CoSer, a regional educational support program by BOCES, with the permission of a superintendent.
In addition to the summer institute, the MVWP will offer 14 workshops such as A Day in the Woods, Blue Mountain Lake Writing Retreat, MVWP Writing Marathon, Blabberize, VoiceThread and more. These workshops are designed for teachers, writers and administrators seeking to increase their knowledge in key areas related to their profession.
The deadline to register for MVWP summer programming is June 15.
The MVWP is an affiliate of the National Writing Project, a federally funded professional development program for K-12 teachers across the country. Its goal is to inspire practicing teachers and develop a local network in which their insights, practices, and wisdom can be shared through in service projects. Writing Project Teacher Consultants can become leaders in their area by helping to build vital and productive literacy communities in their schools.
Mary Ann Janda, UC professor of English and director of the MVWP, said that this year there is a new focus and attendants will be reading two new books at the MVWP.
“We're focusing on the common core state standards in this year's summer institute,” Janda said. “We are concentrating on identifying and interpreting artifacts of learning and teaching. We're reading two books, Mike Rose's "Why School" and Tom Newkirk's "Holding on to Good Ideas in Times of Bad Ones." Both of these books inspire thoughtful reflection on the profession of teaching in the present political and social climate.”
Janda is most looking forward to doing a lot of writing at the MVWP this summer.
“I'm looking forward to doing a lot of writing this summer and taking advantage of the presence of other writers who will give me feedback,” Janda said. “It is always exciting and stimulating to engage in serious conversation with other teachers. And, as is true every summer, I'm looking forward to meeting new people and having some fun.”
To apply or to receive more information about the MVWP and the summer institute, visit www.utica.edu/mvwp.
http://www.utica.edu/mvwp