The FVWP's annual events promote and provide writing experiences for teachers and students. Many offerings are available at reasonable costs through partial funding with project grants. Given the value of the experiences, many participants return, realizing the personal and professional growth gained. Join us for enriching writing opportunities available through the Fox Valley Writing Project's annual offerings.

Professional Development

Each year the Fox Valley Writing Project sponsors events in a variety of formats for professional development. These range from book clubs to after school and/or weekend writing curriculum development classes. Check out our latest offerings. The project plans workshops and classes that support your school's needs and curriculum. Contact us to partner with your district in developing professional development opportunities in your schools.

Four FVWP Teacher Consultants traveled to Babson College in Wellesley, MA, Massachusettes July 11-16 to attend the Reading, Writing and Content Area Teachers Institute.  (Left to Right, Front Row:  Barb Novak, Literacy Coach Oshkosh Area School District; Lyn Bub, High School Biology, Neenah Joint School District. Back Row: Lori Menning, High School ELL/Bilingual, New London; Reenie Tetzlaff, High School English, Neenah Joint School District.) 

This team shared their vision of our site’s project (see photo of tri-fold) at the Institute and are preparing a proposal to NWP to support an ongoing professional development opportunity for FVWP Summer Institute Fellows who are high school content area teachers.  More news on this exciting professional development opportunity as it becomes available!!

Reading and Writing Conference

Each fall a combined reading and writing conference is offered to area educators. At past conferences Linda Reif, Barry Lane, Katie Wood Ray, and Ralph Fletcher have inspired educators to develop their writing and teaching skills. Attendees have wonderful things to say about past events. This fall's conference features Dr. Jan Strop, Cardinal Stritch University, giving the keynote: Multimedia: Changing the Shape of Engagement and Learning.

Young Writers' Camps

Young Writers' Camps have been sponsored through Fox Valley Writing Project for six years. These two week camps for students entering sixth through tenth grade include interactions with like minded students along with published authors. A final camp publication includes works from each young writer.

Spring Fling

Last year Fox Valley Writing Project held our second Spring Fling Writing Conference. Writing workshops and presentations for elementary, middle, and high school levels attracted area teachers to attend this economical event. Ellen Kort's poetry was featured at a luncheon keynote and afternoon writing session. Our 2009 Spring Fling will be held on March 7.

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