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Priscilla L. Griffith
Ruth G. Hardman Chair in Education
Director of the Oklahoma Writing Project
The University of Oklahoma/The Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education
338 Cate Center Drive, Room 190
Norman, Ok 73019
TEL 405-325-3534
FAX 405-325-7841
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http://education.ou.edu/hardman/
http://owp.ou.edu
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From: National Writing Project [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2010 2:00 PM
To: Griffith, Priscilla L.
Subject: NWP Site Bulletin: August 16, 2010
- NWP Site Bulletin -
NWP BUDGET UPDATE --
We have some encouraging news from Washington, DC. Funding of $25.6 million has been recommended for NWP for fiscal year 2011 by the Senate and House Appropriations Subcommittees on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies. The amount is the same as NWP's fiscal year 2010 appropriation.
This recommendation is a positive sign and a tribute to the high-quality work, strong leadership, and consistent outreach to legislators by site leaders and TCs across the NWP network. The budget must still go through several steps before it is approved. We will keep you updated as the final budget is decided.
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START THE SCHOOL YEAR WITH A MESSAGE AND INVITATION TO YOUR LEGISLATORS --
This summer's outreach effort has generated letters and calls to members of Congress from across the country and several visits to sites by legislators. As the new school year begins, please let your legislators know about the fresh ideas and approaches you will bring to the classroom and how the Writing Project has helped your teaching practice. Please consider inviting your senators and representatives to visit your classroom, as members of Congress are on recess in their home districts until September 10. If a legislator has visited your site over the summer, please let us know by emailing [log in to unmask]
BACK-TO-SCHOOL PRESS RELEASE AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL USE --
NWP has created a "back-to-school" press release highlighting the 3,300 Summer Institute participants who are returning to the classroom, renewed from their Writing Project experience. Modify this release for local use by adding your site information, local data, and a new quote, then send it to your local media. Email [log in to unmask] with questions or updates.
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/resource/3244
NWP RADIO: PARENTS AS PARTNERS IN LITERACY EDUCATION --
Two new books by Writing Project colleagues, Inviting Families Into the Classroom and Literacy in the Welcoming Classroom, push us to think anew about the role that families can play in powerful literacy education. Join us as we hear from authors Lynne Stieb and JoBeth Allen, and teachers Andrea Neher and Chris Hansen. Listen to the live broadcast at 4 p.m. Pacific, Thursday, August 26.
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/events/490
BOOK LODGING NOW FOR ANNUAL MEETING IN ORLANDO --
Make plans to attend the NWP Annual Meeting in Orlando, November 18-20. Book lodging online now with NCTE, as Disney's Contemporary Resort, NWP's headquarters hotel, is now sold out. Visit the NWP website to link to the NCTE Housing Bureau, view the meeting schedule, and get updates about the meeting. Online registration for NWP workshops begins September 7.
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/doc/10am/home.csp
BE RECOGNIZED FOR YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS --
Tell us about yourself or colleagues at your site who have received honors or awards or who have recently published. Deadline: August 31.
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/doc/nwpsites/aa_submission.csp
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For an overview of NWP site reporting requirements, including an at-a-glance chart available for download, go to http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/doc/nwpsites/program_financial.csp.
2009-2010 FINAL BUDGET REVISIONS DUE SEPTEMBER 30 --
Sites are required to submit a final budget revision for the 2009-2010 program year in the online budget system. NOTE: Sites first funded in 2010-2011 do not need to submit this item. Questions? Contact [log in to unmask] or call 510-643-4765. DEADLINE: September 30.
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/doc/nwpsites/budget_system.html
2009-2010 EXHIBIT C FINANCIAL REPORTS DUE SEPTEMBER 30 --
A signed Exhibit C financial report for 2009-2010 is due from each site's host institution by September 30. A email reminder has been sent to last year's Exhibit C preparers. Site directors should communicate with their fiscal officer to coordinate submission of this report. NOTE: Sites first funded in 2010-2011 do not need to submit this item. Questions? Contact Barbara Hasselbach at [log in to unmask] or 510-643-4765.
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/doc/nwpsites/exhibit_c.html
SITE PROFILE SYSTEM AVAILABLE FOR DATA ENTRY --
The site profile system is open for 2009-2010 data entry. Please review the announcements and reminders before you begin data entry. Questions? Contact [log in to unmask] or 503-719-7974. DEADLINE: October 15.
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/doc/nwpsites/site_profile.html
CONTINUED FUNDING APPLICATION AVAILABLE ONLINE --
The 2011-2012 Continued Funding Application is available for download, and budget request worksheets are available in the budget system. Core funding is set at $47,000. Please review updated CFA materials now. CFA questions? Contact [log in to unmask] or call 503-719-7974. Budget questions? Contact [log in to unmask] or call 510-643-4765. DEADLINE: January 12, 2011.
CFA documents: http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/projects/98
Budget worksheets: http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/doc/nwpsites/budget_system.html
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