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What is the Summer Institute?
The backbone of the nearly 200 National Writing Project sites is the Summer Institute, which is a six -credit graduate program, providing participants experience in using the writing process, opportunities to share expertise, and research topics of writing.
Participants discuss and exchange techniques and ideas while developing teaching strategies for use in their classrooms and to share with colleagues. Unique writing activities along with special guests and speakers are included in Institute activities.
2007 Institute Reviews
The 2007 Fox Valley Writing Project Summer Institute brought together twenty K-12+ teachers from five area school districts and the Wisconsin Technical College system. For four weeks in June and July, we wrote together, laughed together, thought together, and encouraged each other. We asked questions, discussed what we were reading, and reflected on our teaching. It was a grand experience!!
The best thing about the Summer Institute was . . .
. . . having the time to write surrounded by people who enjoy and value writing as much as I do. Elementary Teacher, Wild Rose . . . I learned a variety of new writing strategies that have made me a more confident teacher of writing. It was fun! Elementary Teacher, Oshkosh
. . . it gave me a chance to open up and express myself in ways I haven't for many years. HS Teacher, Appleton
. . . taking time to be a writer. . . being a role model for my student. We all have stories to tell . . . if we don't, they will be lost. Art Teacher, Oshkosh
. . . the relaxed, yet creative atmosphere and the chance to be inspired by fellow teachers throughout the area. Elementary Teacher, New London
. . . the presentations and discussion among other teachers. I love getting new ideas from other teachers that I can take back to my classroom and use. It was also rewarding to learn about myself as a writer and how I can relate that to teaching my students. Elementary Teacher, Fond du Lac
. . . the writer's notebook. The blank pages invited writing, sketching, spilling. I am thrilled with the collection of words, booklists, resources, ideas . . . they're all mine to return to again and again. Middle School Teacher, Oshkosh
. . . being encouraged to awaken my creativity and being able to gather best-practice techniques that I can use next semester in my writing classes. Technical College Instructor
Click Here!(Coming Soon!) 2009 Summer Institute Brochure
The main components of the Summer Institute are:
- A 90 minute demonstration of a teaching practice that centers on writing.
- A piece of professional writing based on teaching practices and research.
- Completion of at least one piece of personal writing
Privileges of Fellowship Upon completion of the Summer Institute, each participant becomes a Fellow of the Project and has full access to Fox Valley Writing Project services
- Personal and professional writings published in an anthology
- Special training and workshop leadership opportunities
- Use of the extensive Project library
- Subscription to the Valley News, an occasional newsletter for teachers of writing published by the Project
- Online collaboration and communication opportunities with other educators
Who may apply for the Summer Institute?
Any teacher in any discipline, kindergarten through post-secondary, may apply. Educators from all subject areas and certifications are welcome. A Project leadership panel collaborates in participant selection.
When will the Summer Institute be held? The 2009 Summer Institute will be held from June 15 through July 10 at UW - Oshkosh. Sessions will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm with one hour for lunch, Mondays through Thursdays.
What will the Summer Institute cost? Books and materials are provided along with six graduate credits at no cost. These benefits are awarded to all accepted Institute applicants. Inquire about this opportunity in your district or call the Project office, (920) 424-3325.
How does one apply for the Summer Institute?
Applications for the 2009 Summer Institute will soon be available. To apply, call the Project office, (920) 424-3325, for an application, or download the (Coming Soon!) 2009 Application Form. A statement of support from an administrator and a description of your background and experience in writing with the application is required with submission.
For more information contact:
Pat Scanlan
Fox Valley Writing Project
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-7230
email: scanlan@uwosh.edu
