Lots of interesting opportunities and literature in
this site bulletin!
Janis
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> From: National Writing Project
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> Subject: NWP Site Bulletin, August 1, 2006
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2006 13:00:07 -0700 (PDT)
>
> - NWP Site Bulletin -
>
> SPECIAL JOURNAL ISSUE FROM NWP ELL NETWORK 末
> In partnership with California English, the journal
> of the California Association of Teachers of
> English, the NWP English Language Learners Network
> has published a special-focus issue on teaching
> English language learners. Drawing on pieces
> developed at ELL Writing Retreats, the issue focuses
> on strategies, dilemmas, and successful approaches
> for meeting the needs of English language learners
> in our classrooms.
>
http://www.writingproject.org/cs/nwpp/print/nwpr/2337
>
> JOURNAL OF STAFF DEVELOPMENT FEATURES NWP 末
> The National Writing Project is featured in the
> summer 2006 writing issue of the Journal of Staff
> Development. The article discusses the NWP model and
> research results, along with classroom practices to
> improve the teaching of writing. It is particularly
> suitable for school administrators and
> teacher-leaders who are interesting in knowing what
> makes a high-quality professional development
> program. Download the PDF:
>
http://www.nsdc.org/library/publications/jsd/smith273.pdf
>
> APPLY FOR STATE AND REGIONAL NETWORK MINIGRANTS 末
> State and regional networks of sites are invited to
> apply for an NWP minigrant. Deadline is September 1,
> with funding available immediately following
> proposal review. NOTE: Networks funded for 2006-2007
> are not eligible for this round of grants.
> http://www.writingproject.org/cs/nwpp/print/pa/47
>
> IT担 TIME TO BEGIN PLANNING FOR NWP ANNUAL MEETING!
> 末
> Join your writing project colleagues in Nashville,
> November 16-18, for the NWP Annual Meeting. NWP
> events will be held at the Nashville Airport
> Marriott, with shuttle service to and from the NCTE
> convention at Opryland. Reserve lodging at Opryland
> or other Nashville hotels through NCTE. Please note:
> Opryland rooms are available at the NCTE group rate
> from Wednesday, Nov. 15, through Sunday, Nov. 19.
> Register for NWP workshops online in early
> September. Check the NWP website for more details.
> http://www.writingproject.org/cs/06am/view/nwp_e/166
>
> NWP RELEASES NATIONAL RESEARCH RFP 末
> On July 5, NWP released an RFP inviting proposals
> for a national evaluation of NWP partnership
> activity sponsored by local sites. We invite you to
> forward it to qualified researchers you feel are
> well suited for this evaluation. We anticipate
> funding of up to $4.5 million over five years.
> Interested parties should contact Paul LeMahieu,
> Director of Research and Evaluation, at
> [log in to unmask] Deadline: September 11,
> 2006.
>
http://www.writingproject.org/cs/nwpp/print/nwpr/2325.
>
> REMINDERS FROM INVERNESS RESEARCH ASSOCIATES 末
> Sites should have received information packets for
> the 2005-2006 Annual Site Profile (Deadline: Oct.
> 20, 2006) and the 2006 Summer Institute Participant
> Survey (Deadline: Sept. 1, 2006) in June. If you did
> not receive these packets, contact Allison Murray at
> [log in to unmask] or 510-528-0905 (10
> a.m. to 3 p.m. Pacific).
>
>
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