Graduate School Oregon Writing Project OWP: Summer Institute
 



Summer Four-Week Writing Institute

Description: The Summer Institute provides a supportive, dialogic environment in which to explore possibilities as writers, teachers and leaders. The theory and practice of writing are examined through individual demonstrations, reading and discussion of current research, and writing and sharing in writing response groups. Twenty-five K-12 participants develop their leadership potential for a variety of roles, including local school/district reform efforts that support the education and success of all of Oregon's diverse student population. Social justice and social action underpin the experience in an attempt to embrace democratic ideals. Participants must submit an application to be accepted into this program. Applications are due March 20, 2009 and can be downloaded here.

Dates: Monday-Friday, June 22 - July 17, 2009
Time: 9am - 4pm
Location: Lewis & Clark Campus
Howard Hall, Room 132
Facilitators: Linda Christensen and Katharine Johnson
Credits: 7 semester hours
Cost: CEED 892, 893 or CELA 892, 893 — $2,450 for non-degree-applicable, continuing education credit. Some districts, like PPS, accept this credit for lateral movement on salary schedule.
ED 592, 593 — $4,893 for graduate-degree-applicable credit
Tuition may be supported by school districts through payment or tuition reimbursement. For example, in PPS the yearly maximum reimbursed tuition is approximately $2,000 after grades have been earned. Please consult your district’s HR department.

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Important Documents

Application for the 2009 Summer Institute

Timeline for the Summer 2009 Summer Institute

Summer Institute Comments

"The truth is, we can all destroy our own silences by picking up a pen or pencil-by starting with "I"."

- Edwidge Danticat