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2010 WORKSHOP DETAIL FOR:
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"THINKING AND WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
FOR THE ELEMENTARY GRADES"
(Grades 1 to 5)
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
For teachers in grades 1 to 5 in all
subject areas, curriculum coordinators, principals,
supervisors, curriculum committee members, school-based
management team members, and special educators.
This workshop
provides elementary teachers with practical strategies and techniques
to help their students gain writing fluency, become comfortable thinking on paper,
and to develop the essential
writing skills they need for future academic success in any
subject area. The strategies introduced also help prepare
students for standardized assessment tests.
PARTICIPANT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Be
introduced to the Five Types of Writing and how to use
and evaluate each type of writing
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Learn how
to use writing to enhance the teaching
of content — in all subjects
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Learn how
to use writing to increase student engagement
and interaction
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Learn how
to determine which writing skills should
be taught
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Learn how
to use writing efficiently — taking less
time and getting better results
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Learn how
the Collins Writing Program can
improve test scores and help achieve “Adequate
Yearly Progress”
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Learn how
to design authentic writing assignments
that promote learning and motivate students
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Learn how
to use self-editing and peer-editing
strategies that make students less dependent on
teachers
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Learn how
to tie it all together — integrating
workshop content with portfolio and authentic
assessment techniques, differentiated instruction,
inclusion classroom strategies, and standards based
learning
All
participants will receive a complimentary copy of
Developing an Effective Writing Program for the Elementary
Grades by Gary Chadwell.
SPECIAL NOTE:
This listing of workshops reflects the most current
information available. Please note that courses may be
added, and occasionally, courses may be canceled.
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COST
The fee per
workshop is $150 if you register 14 days or more before the
workshop date, $175 thereafter.
HOW TO REGISTER
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Online
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Phone
-- Call 800-932-4477.
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Fax/Mail
-- Print and complete this
Registration Form (PDF*).
Fax or mail it to CEA, PO Box 957, 320 Main Street, West Newbury,
MA 01985, (FAX) 978-363-2212.
SATISFACTION RATINGS
Between
1986 and 2010, we conducted
almost 900 open-to-the-public workshops that were attended by 27,659 participants
from 29 states. In these workshops, we ask the question,
“Compared to other workshops you have attended, how would you rate
this workshop?” We use a 1 to 10 evaluation scale, with 1
designated “not effective at all”; 5, “an average experience”; and 10,
“one of the best I’ve attended". Our evaluations have averaged
higher than a 9.2 over the past 24 years.
FAQ
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Time: Full-day workshops
are conducted from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM with registration, coffee, and pastry from 8:30 AM
to 9:00 AM.
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Confirmation: Registrations received one week before the
workshop date will be confirmed by email. Confirmation includes the
workshop date and location.
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Cancellation Policy: The entire tuition fee is fully
refundable up to three business days prior to the workshop.
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No-risk Guarantee: If for any reason you are not
happy with a workshop, we will gladly refund your participant fee.
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We offer CEU credit to
participants from Connecticut, Ohio, and NJ (provider #659).
Please contact us for more information.
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©
2007-2010 Collins Education Associates LLC. All rights reserved.
No portion of the Collins
Writing Programsm or products of Collins Education Associates LLC may
be copied without permission.
320 Main Street, PO Box 957, West
Newbury, MA 01985
TEL 800-932-4477 FAX 978-363-2212
EMAIL info@collinsed.com |
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