Oklahoma Writing Project is receiving applications for a co-director for the 2009 and 2010 Invitational Summer Institutes.  The ISI is held during the month of June.  In addition there are two pre-institute Saturday meetings during April and May; one post-institute Saturday meeting in September; and the fall drive-in conference in which the co-director participates.  The stipend for co-directing the summer institute is $3300 the first year and $4300 the second year.

Requirements for applying include the following:  1.  Certified secondary and/or teaching middle/secondary.  2.  Able to commit for two years.  3.  Have previously been a coach in the summer institute.

If you are interested in participating as a summer institute co-director, complete answers to the questions below and submit via email to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.  Include in the Subject line:  Co-Director Application for 2009 & 2010 Invitational Summer Institute.  Applications are due via email by July 14, 2008.

1.  What grade level and subject do you currently teach?

2.  How have you been involved in OWP since you went through the institute?

3.  What strength do you feel you can bring to the summer institute?

4.  What is your understanding of the Co-Directing job?

5.  Would you be able to attend the National Writing Project conference November 20-22 in San Antonio, Texas, if given a partial travel grant?

6.  Have you recruited someone to attend the SI in the past?

Priscilla L. Griffith
Ruth G. Hardman Chair in Education
The University of Oklahoma
820 Van Vleet Oval  114 ECH
Norman, Ok 73019
TEL 405-325-6275
FAX 405-325-4061
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