This advanced institute is for trait-experienced literacy coaches, teacher leaders, administrators, and curriculum coordinators wishing to conduct their own in-district, 6+1 Trait trainings. Participants should have already taken a 6+1 Trait Writing workshop and have used the 6+1 Trait Writing model in the classroom.

This three-day training is designed to help educators:

• Understand adult learning and take home strategies that fit into professional development trait workshops
• Examine research supporting 6+1 Trait Writing and writing instruction in general
• Review the writing traits and best classroom practices
• Discuss and explore trait lesson design
• Review a plan to provide traits information to families and community members
• Create and/or design a 6+1 Trait Writing nonprofit workshop(s) for colleagues and schools within their own districts

The 6+1 Trait Writing Institute for Trait Presenters explores:

• CONTENT: Day one activities include a review of the 6+1 Trait Writing model and related classroom instructional practices.
• CONNECTIONS: Day two looks at writing in the teaching-learning cycle, and how the cycle relates to balanced literacy. Student goal setting, family support, and lesson planning are explored.
• COMMUNICATION: Day three focuses on designing trait workshops of varying duration and purpose.

An adult-learning strand is modeled, discussed, and showcased throughout the three-day institute, along with time provided daily for planning individual workshops.

Facilitator

Jan Littlebear, a senior program advisor at Education Northwest, provides training in the 6+1 Trait Writing model. She also assists with research in teaching and assessing writing. Littlebear relies on research-supported best practices and on 18 years of experience using the 6+1 Trait model in both elementary and secondary classrooms, as well as tutoring students and mentoring teachers. She has a master's degree in education with a focus on language and literacy, as well as a National Board Certification in early adolescence English and language arts.

In her workshops, Littlebear uses humor, interactive strategies, and hands-on activities to involve everyone in the learning process. Participants often remark how reenergized and excited they are to return to their classrooms and apply what they have learned.

Location and Lodging

Cannon Beach, Oregon, is a stunning hamlet nestled between the Oregon Coast Range and the mighty Pacific. Close to several state parks and home to art galleries, shops, and boutique restaurants, Cannon Beach is a favorite Oregon getaway.

The institute will be held at the Surfsand Resort, one of the finest oceanfront resorts in the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy spectacular views of Haystack Rock from oceanfront and ocean-view rooms. A block of rooms is being held for institute attendees with rates ranging from $159 per night for a limited ocean-view room to $179 for an oceanfront suite. Call 800.797.4666 to make your reservations and be sure to ask for the 6+1 Trait Education Northwest block.

Schedule and Fees

By February 29, 2012: $625
After February 29, 2012: $675

Fee includes all materials, supplies, breakfast, and lunch. Institute hours are 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Breakfast begins at 8 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. each day.

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For additional information, contact Mark Workman, 503.275.9572.

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6+1 Trait Writing Institute for Trait Presenters.pdf