(OWP) Advanced Writing Institute

This course is part of a series of OWP courses for teachers interested in working as writing coaches in schools/districts. Participants will examine current research from writing and coaching fields to learn “effective coaching” practices, develop grade- and content-level in-service workshops, and practice presentation skills.

Participants will engage in an individual inquiry to apply the principles they develop through the course to support local school/district reform efforts aimed at improving writing instruction for diverse learners.

Prerequisite: 4-Week Invitational Summer Institute and instructor’s permission

Dates: Saturdays, Jan. 21, Feb. 11, March 3, April 7, May 5, and June 2, 2012

Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Special required event: OWP Renewal Day, Thursday February 16 ($20 registration fee not included in tuition).

Location: Saturdays, Lewis & Clark Graduate Campus, Rogers Hall Room 105; Thursday, McMenamin’s Kennedy School, 5736 Northeast 33rd Ave., Portland, OR 97211

Instructor: Linda Christensen, M.Ed., OWP Director

Degree-applicable credit: ED 596, 2 semester hours, $1,476

Continuing education credit: CEED 896, 2 semester hours, $700

To register, or more information contact Pam Hooten at phooten@lclark.edu.