NSUWP is hosting a Writing & Thinking Institute for Social Studies & Science Teachers
July 9-13, 2012
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
on NSU Campus, Natchitoches
Go to the Upcoming Events page to download the application and the flyer for more information.
Selected participants should be practicing social studies or science teachers and be interested in inquiry into the question: "How do I meet the literacy requirements of the Common Core State Standards without sacrificing my science/social studies content?"
LA Writing Project's 3rd Annual Literacy Lagniappe Conference featuring Kelly Gallagher, author of Readicide, Deeper Reading, Teaching Adolescent Writers, Reading Reasons, Write Like This: Teaching Real-World Writing through Modeling and Mentor Texts, and more.
Saturday, July 28th at NSU Natchitoches
Go to our Upcoming Events page to download the flyer & register! Follow this link to register now!
Direct questions to 313-357-5339 or nsuwp@nsula.edu
Welcome! We at NSU Writing Project offer teachers of writing opportunities to be writers themselves, exploring not only writing process, but also finding and developing personal voice. We encourage teachers to share their strategies with using writing as a tool for learning in all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, we support teachers in their efforts to research and write about their own practice.
School districts who want more information about either the 2012 Summer Institute or year-round professional development can contact NSUWP Director, Lisa Rougeou, rougeoul@nsula.edu. Individual teachers are encouraged to apply now for the Summer Institute by completing and submitting the application linked here at this site under the Summer Institute tab.
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The Northwestern State University Writing Project (NSUWP) provides high-quality professional development for teachers of writing in all disciplines and at all grade levels.With the National Writing Project “teachers teaching teachers” model as its foundation, the NSUWP seeks to improve writing and learning in area schools and maximize student success through teacher-led programs that focus on research-based inquiry and reflective practice.
Physical Address NSU Writing Project Department of Language & Communication
314L Kyser Hall Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA 71497
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