WMWP Upcoming Programs

Upcoming Programs

Unless otherwise noted, if registration is required go to Program Registration
(in menu on left).

Fall 2009

"Supporting Learning and Writing for all Students"
Best Practices in the Teaching of Writing
Saturday, October 3, 8:30-3:00, UMass Amherst.
WMWP's Best Practices conference features workshops by Summer Institute participants, a content area literacy workshop, reunion meetings, and more. Fee: $25 (includes coffee and lunch). Register by September 18. View the full program here.

Writing Mini-Marathon
Saturday, October 17, 11:00-2:00, Smith College Museum of Art.
Open to all K-16 teachers, the mini-writing marathon provides time for writing and response in a relaxed setting. The session will be led by Sherril Willis. Bring a lunch and writing "stuff." Fee: $3.00. Email WMWP with questions. Download and share the flyer.

5th Annual Teachers as Writers Contest
Deadline: Friday, November 27
Open to all Massachusetts educators, who may submit manuscripts of up to 750 words in any genre. First prize: Publication in Connections and on WMWP website and $100 credit toward any WMWP program. Second prize: Publication on WMWP website and $50 credit toward any WMWP program. See submission guidelines and last year's winners.

Content Area Literacy Inquiry Group
October 2009-August 2010
This group of teachers meets to discuss issues of literacy in their content areas. Their goals are to create a time for teachers to participate in their own collaborative inquiry, and share ideas of how they currently teach literacy in their content areas; and to promote new leadership opportunities for WMWP members. Essential questions guiding the group include: How does literacy look different in other content areas? Are there common models and strategies--guiding principles, perhaps--that can inform literacy instruction in all content areas? They welcome participants from all content areas. Interested participants should contact Jack Czajkowski.

Spring 2010

2009 Summer Institute Reunion
Saturday, January 30, 2009.
For alums of the 2009 Invitational Summer Institute. More details soon.

Summer 2010

Summer Institute
July 6-30, UMass Amherst.
Teachers in all subjects, grades K-16, in the western Massachusetts area, are eligible to apply. Teams of teachers from the same school or district are encouraged to apply. Space is limited, so apply early. Applications accepted immediately (rolling admission). Click here for more information.

For more information on any of these programs, please contact:

Anne Herrington, Site Director
Western Massachusetts Writing Project
258 Bartlett Hall
University of Massachusetts
Amherst MA 01003-9269
Phone: (413) 545-5466
E-mail: wmwp@english.umass.edu

Home Newsletter/Blog Calendar Directions to UMass Program Registration Summer Institute Certificate Program Resources Who We Are Mission Statement Contact Us	Upcoming Programs Unless otherwise noted, if registration is required go to Program Registration (in menu on left). Fall 2009 "Supporting Learning and Writing for all Students" Best Practices in the Teaching of Writing Saturday, October 3, 8:30-3:00, UMass Amherst. WMWP's Best Practices conference features workshops by Summer Institute participants, a content area literacy workshop, reunion meetings, and more. Fee: $25 (includes coffee and lunch). Register by September 18. View the full program here. Writing Mini-Marathon Saturday, October 17, 11:00-2:00, Smith College Museum of Art. Open to all K-16 teachers, the mini-writing marathon provides time for writing and response in a relaxed setting. The session will be led by Sherril Willis. Bring a lunch and writing "stuff." Fee: $3.00. Email WMWP with questions. Download and share the flyer. 5th Annual Teachers as Writers Contest Deadline: Friday, November 27 Open to all Massachusetts educators, who may submit manuscripts of up to 750 words in any genre. First prize: Publication in Connections and on WMWP website and $100 credit toward any WMWP program. Second prize: Publication on WMWP website and $50 credit toward any WMWP program. See submission guidelines and last year's winners. Content Area Literacy Inquiry Group October 2009-August 2010 This group of teachers meets to discuss issues of literacy in their content areas. Their goals are to create a time for teachers to participate in their own collaborative inquiry, and share ideas of how they currently teach literacy in their content areas; and to promote new leadership opportunities for WMWP members. Essential questions guiding the group include: How does literacy look different in other content areas? Are there common models and strategies--guiding principles, perhaps--that can inform literacy instruction in all content areas? They welcome participants from all content areas. Interested participants should contact Jack Czajkowski. Spring 2010 2009 Summer Institute Reunion Saturday, January 30, 2009. For alums of the 2009 Invitational Summer Institute. More details soon. Summer 2010 Summer Institute July 6-30, UMass Amherst. Teachers in all subjects, grades K-16, in the western Massachusetts area, are eligible to apply. Teams of teachers from the same school or district are encouraged to apply. Space is limited, so apply early. Applications accepted immediately (rolling admission). Click here for more information. For more information on any of these programs, please contact: Anne Herrington, Site Director Western Massachusetts Writing Project 258 Bartlett Hall University of Massachusetts Amherst MA 01003-9269 Phone: (413) 545-5466 E-mail: wmwp@english.umass.edu