Join us this summer for the 2-week, 3-credit Writing Institute or Reading Institute

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Summer Institutes in ! SUMMER
Writing and Reading
INSTITUTES
The Coastal Savannah Writing Project (CSWP)
focuses on the core mission of improving the After thirty-four years in the classroom,
in WRITING
teaching of writing and reading and improving the
the Coastal Savannah Writing Project has
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use of writing and reading across all the disciplines
and a new found interest in research. This and READING
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by offering high-quality, professional development
Summer Institute has been by far the most
programs for educators in their service areas, at all
useful time I have devoted to writing [and the
grade levels, and across the curriculum.
teaching of writing].
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The 2012 CSWP Summer Writing Institute (RDEN Deborah, CSWP Fellow
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7185) is a 3-credit, 2-week course for K-12 teachers
and administrators in all content areas. The This has been much more than a ‘professional
Institute provides a place and time for teachers to development‘ opportunity – this experience
demonstrate and learn diverse effective classroom has awakened a hibernating passion that will
practices, teach and learn writing processes, continue to be weeded and nourished.
examine writing theory and research, become Angella, CSWP Fellow
comfortable writing in divergent modes and
genres, and share their writings with colleagues. I found the strategies to help me find my voice
in writing were phenomenal. I cannot teach
The 2012 CSWP Summer Reading Institute what I have not experienced myself. The focus
(RDEN 8072) is a 3-credit, 2-week course for K-12 on the teacher as a writer will in turn energize
the students and promote a life-long love for
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teachers and administrators in all content areas.
RDEN 8072 is one of the 3 courses of the AASU
reading and writing.
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Reading Endorsement program, but it can be taken
independently. The institute will provide a place
and time for teachers to both share and learn
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learn reading strategies, examine reading theory
and research, and become comfortable in teaching
reading strategies for divergent genres and content
areas as well as language arts.
The Summer Institutes will bring together local
teachers in all grade levels and all disciplines for Lesley Roessing, Director
reading, writing, research, discussion, and also University Hall 250
collaboration. Participants meet each day to College of Education
discuss reading-writing strategies, read about Armstrong Atlantic State University
effective ways to teach writing and reading, use 11935 Abercorn Street
writing as a learning tool, research current topics Savannah, Georgia 31419-1997
in writing and reading, and improve their teaching Phone: 912.344.2702 or Fax: 912.344.3436
practices. As a result of these activities, teachers
will be better prepared for their own classrooms E-mail: writingproject@armstrong.edu
and for working with all students and other Web: http://www.cswp.armstrong.edu
teachers to become literacy leaders in their schools. https://www.facebook.com/coastalsavwp
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2. ! Coastal Savannah Writing Project
APPLICATION
SUMMER INSTITUTES COASTAL SAVANNAH WRITING PROJECT
Writing Institute @Armstrong Atlantic State University
Dates: June 18-June 29, 2012 2012 SUMMER INSTITUTE in WRITING
Times: June 18-28, 9:00am—3:00pm 2012 SUMMER INSITUTE in READING
Times: June 29, 9:00am—Noon
! Writing Institute RDEN 7185: June 18 - June 29, 2012 [3 credits]
Tuition: $1233 = 3 graduate credit hours
Application Fee: $30 to Armstrong for application to
! Reading Institute RDEN 8072: July 9 - July 20, 2012 [3 credits]
graduate program (if not previously registered) Admission will be on a rolling basis; therefore, applications can be submitted at any time.
* * * * Priority Admission Deadline: March 30, 2012; Final Application Deadline: May 1, 2012
Reading Institute
PERSONAL INFORMATION [Please print clearly or type]:
Dates: July 9 -July 20, 2012
Times: July 9-19, 9:00am—3:00pm Name: __________________________________________________________________
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Times: July 20, 9:00am—Noon
Tuition: $1233 = 3 graduate credit hours Home Address:_______________________________________________________________
Application Fee: $30 to Armstrong for application to Street City State Zip Code
graduate program (if not previously registered)
School: _____________________________ Grade Level(s): _____ Subject(s):________________
RDEN 8072 is one of the courses for AASU’s 3-class Reading
Endorsement but can be taken independent of the endorsement
through the CSWP Summer Institute.
Preferred Email: ________________________________________ Phone: ______________
Please complete the Summer Institute application,
detach along dotted lines (retaining this section PERSONAL STATEMENT:
for your records), and return along with your Please submit a 1 to 2 page typed statement describing
Personal Statement to: 1) your students and writing or reading experiences in the classes you teach;
Coastal Savannah Writing Project 2) your most successful strategy for teaching writing/reading or using writing/reading to help
College of Education University Hall 250 students learn;
Armstrong Atlantic State University 3) what you hope to gain for yourself, your students, and possibly your school or district by
11935 Abercorn Street, Savannah, Georgia 31419 participating in a summer institute.
Address any questions to Each applicant will be notified of acceptance through email.
Lesley Roessing, Director
Each Institute will begin with a mandatory pre-Institute Orientation meeting.
912.344.2702 | F: 912.344.3436
writingproject@armstrong.edu
Applicant’s Signature: ______________________________
Application sent on ______________________ !! !
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