The Oregon Writing Project at Eastern Oregon University College of Arts and Sciences, Loso Hall Eastern Oregon University 1 University Boulevard La Grande, OR 97850
	2010 Summer Teaching Ideas Institutes Bend and La Grande Develop effective teaching strategies to enhance student learning and performance through an emphasis on writing.

Six graduate quarter credits @ $360 total -- Two convenient locations -- Some $500 stipends

"For the first time since college I felt truly challenged to develop professionally. I'm feeling like a better teacher even now." --Mandy Felton, Redmond High School, 2008

Participants will...

• Demonstrate best practices
• Leave with lesson plans
• Understand writing as a learning strategy
• Explore diversity and ELL issues
• Integrate technology
• Determine areas of inquiry
• Select readings and lead discussions
• Enhance classroom pedagogy and provide district leadership

"The OWP offers participants a perfect blend of professional development and time for personal writing." --Christopher Doss, Umatilla High School, 2008

General Schedule

• Spring Preliminary Meetings
• Summer: three four-day weeks (12 meetings) 9:00 - 3:30 for literacy discussions, teaching demonstrations, and writing
• Fall Follow-up Meeting

"This is the best hands-on immediate feedback training I've ever taken." --OWP Fellow, 2008

Eligibility

Open to all teachers and administrators in all subject areas, kindergarten through college.

"I left OWP with more confidence in my writing and plenty of creative and effective writing projects for my students." --Xochitl Fuhriman-Ebert, Ontario Middle School, 2008

Credits and Costs

Summer tuition: $360

The OWP is a No Child Left Behind approved provider. Districts can fund teacher participation under Titles I, II, III, and VII. For more information, please see this information sheet. Because tuition is charged at the credit-overlay rate, EOU credit vouchers may not be applied to tuition.

Some $500 stipends are available in recognition of expertise and to encourage representation across grade levels and disciplines. Funding is limited, so please apply early.

Housing is available at the La Grande site in the EOU dorms either weekly ($126.50) or nightly ($24.50), with kitchens but no air conditioning.

"The best three weeks of the summer!" --OWP Fellow, 2008

Application Procedure

Recommended Deadline: March 31, 2010

Application Form

For more information or to arrange for a customized OWP program to be hosted at your school, please contact OWP Director Nancy Knowles at nknowles@eou.edu or 541-962-3795.