EMWP Summer Institute
The EMWP Summer Institute is an opportunity for teachers to enhance their writing through practice and collaboration with members of the Mansfield University staff other local educators. There are also opportunities to do some of the following:
--You'll build higher order thinking into your content area.
--You'll reap the benefits of a nationally recognized program in your own back yard.
--You'll kick your teaching up a notch.
--You'll gain access to high-quality professional resources and experienced teachers.
--You'll experience renewed professional purpose.
--You'll enjoy continuity and classroom support after the institute.
--You'll have possible scholarships and stipends available to you.
If you are interested in applying to the Summer Institute please access the application HERE
--You'll build higher order thinking into your content area.
--You'll reap the benefits of a nationally recognized program in your own back yard.
--You'll kick your teaching up a notch.
--You'll gain access to high-quality professional resources and experienced teachers.
--You'll experience renewed professional purpose.
--You'll enjoy continuity and classroom support after the institute.
--You'll have possible scholarships and stipends available to you.
If you are interested in applying to the Summer Institute please access the application HERE
New For 2011 -- EMWP Book Study Tour
Book studies are a great way to collaborate with fellow educators on cutting edge topics. The EMWP Book Study Series focuses on a variety of topics in reading and writing. For the 2011 Spring Book Study Series we are bringing you two titles:
Krashen & Crawford's--ELL Learners in American Classrooms: 101 Questions, 101 Answers.
"It's no secret that immigrants are transforming American classrooms. Or that increasing numbers of our students are ELLs,...a trend that poses unique challenges and opportunities for schools. How should educators respond?"
Click HERE for a look at the Table of Contents courtesy of Amazon.com.
Click HERE for a look at the Table of Contents courtesy of Amazon.com.
William Strong's--Write for Insight
"Prompted by the "near-total neglect for writing" in content areas outside of English, Bill Strong explores and answers the question: "Why does writing matter?""
Click HERE for a review of the book and a biography on William Strong courtesy of barnesandnoble.com.
Click HERE for a review of the book and a biography on William Strong courtesy of barnesandnoble.com.
Please join us for one or both of our titles in this 2011 Spring Book Study Tour. The registration deadline is 1/30/11 and discussions begin 2/15/11. For registration information, please email Dr. Nanci Werner-Burke at nwernerb@mansfield.edu.
**There is no charge for teachers employed by an Endless Mountains Writing Project (EMWP) Partner School: Athens, Northern Tioga, Southern Tioga, Towanda or Wellsboro School Districts! Non-member schools are required to pay a $75.00 fee.**
**There is no charge for teachers employed by an Endless Mountains Writing Project (EMWP) Partner School: Athens, Northern Tioga, Southern Tioga, Towanda or Wellsboro School Districts! Non-member schools are required to pay a $75.00 fee.**
Voices of the Twin Tiers Writing Contest
2011 Endless Mountains Writing Project Voices of the Twin Tiers Contest Is Here!!!
This is a event not to be missed. If you are a writer that feels you have what it takes to be published, well here is the writing contest for you. Why should you enter the Voices of the Twin Tiers Writing Contest? The answer is simple. You want to share your thoughts, stories or advice with the world. Here is your place to possibly be heard. If you think you have what it takes to join some very talented writers from around the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier of New York, then step right up and click on the link below to download the rules and deadlines for the Voices of the Twin Tiers Writing Contest.
Click Here for the Voices of the Twin Tiers Writing Contest Rules and Deadlines Link
This is a event not to be missed. If you are a writer that feels you have what it takes to be published, well here is the writing contest for you. Why should you enter the Voices of the Twin Tiers Writing Contest? The answer is simple. You want to share your thoughts, stories or advice with the world. Here is your place to possibly be heard. If you think you have what it takes to join some very talented writers from around the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier of New York, then step right up and click on the link below to download the rules and deadlines for the Voices of the Twin Tiers Writing Contest.
Click Here for the Voices of the Twin Tiers Writing Contest Rules and Deadlines Link
Teacher In-Service Offerings
Teachers who have taken part in Summer Institutes in the past are ready to take their show on the road! These practical sessions have been presented at the Keystone State Reading Conference, The National Council for Teachers of English, teacher training days at area school districts, and more!
If your school district is interested in arranging a teacher in-service program, check out our catalog of workshops we offer, by clicking HERE and contact Dick Heyler or Dr. Nanci Werner-Burke.
If your school district is interested in arranging a teacher in-service program, check out our catalog of workshops we offer, by clicking HERE and contact Dick Heyler or Dr. Nanci Werner-Burke.