Invitational Summer and Fall Institute

Would you like to improve your own writing and learn more about the teaching of writing? Do you see yourself as a teacher of teachers or would you like to be? The Southern Maine Writing Project welcomes applications for the 2012 Invitational Summer and Fall Institute at the University of Southern Maine. The institute is an opportunity to look closely at your own writing and student writing, to talk with colleagues about issues and ideas in the teaching of literacy, to explore writing in a digital age, to work toward becoming teacher leaders, and to share classroom practices or activities.

More About the Invitational Summer and Fall Institute:

- Download an application

- Institute FAQ

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Here's What Teachers Are Saying about the Institute...

• "The summer institute was the experience of a lifetime.  I am leaving, after four weeks, as a better teacher and a better writer.  I think ALL teachers--veterans and newbies--should take this course.  It truly is an eye opener."  - Renee Liepold
• "Loved it!  One of the most effective courses I've ever taken."  - Don Weafer, III
• "This was the best professional development experience I can imagine.  It validated our expertise as classroom teachers and taught us things that were truly useful." - Brigid Franey
  
• "This class was a fine example of a professional community."  - Julia Brandon
• "The Institute provided an engaging and helpful professional experience that I will never forget." - Amy Viara
• "I left SMWP's Summer Institute with more energy for teaching than I have ever had.  I couldn’t wait to get back to my students and let them in on the secret, too—we’re all writers.  I just had to help them see how." - Bailey Means
  
• "This was an incredible class!  The amount of technology was perfect for the 21st century." - Judith Huot
  

 2013 Invitational Summer and Fall Institute at USM

• Orientation: Saturday, April 27, 2013
• Summer Dates: June 24-28; July 1-2
• Fall Dates: September 14, 28; October 19; November 2
• Course Credit: 6-credit graduate institute, divided into two three-credit courses taken in sequence
• Estimated Total Cost: Based on USM tuition/fees: $2280 tuition, $303 fees)

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