Surfsand Resort - Cannon Beach, Oregon

This advanced institute for future presenters is designed for literacy coaches, teacher leaders, administrators, and curriculum coordinators wishing to conduct their own in-district trait-based workshops.

Participants will:

• Understand adult learning strategies and how to incorporate them into professional development workshops
• Examine research supporting the 6+1 Trait® Writing Model of Instruction & Assessment
• Review the writing traits and instructional strategies
• Explore curriculum mapping and lesson design
• Develop a plan to provide traits information to families and community members
• Design a trait writing workshop for colleagues and schools within your district

The 6+1 Trait Writing Institute for Presenters explores:

• CONTENT: Day One activities include a review of the 6+1 Trait Writing Model and related instructional strategies.
• 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 will be explored.
• COMMUNICATION: Day Three focuses on designing trait workshops of varying duration and purpose. It will include time to begin planning your own presentation.

An adult learning strand will be modeled, discussed, and showcased throughout the three-day institute.

Prerequisite
Participation in Education Northwest's 6+1 Trait Writing Introductory Institute or proficiency in using the 6+1 Trait Writing Model

College Credit
Participants may now earn two credits from Portland State University for completing this three-day institute. The cost is $55 per credit hour and payment is due at the institute. For more information, contact Mark.Workman@educationnorthwest.org; 503.275.9572.

Facilitator

Jan Littlebear, a Senior Program Advisor at Education Northwest, provides training in the 6+1 Trait Writing Model across the country. She also assists with research in teaching and assessing writing. Jan relies on research-supported best practices, and builds on 18 years of teaching elementary and secondary students using the 6+1 Trait model, tutoring students, and mentoring teachers. Jan has an M.S. 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, Jan involves everyone in gaining the content through humor, interactive strategies, and hands-on activities. Participants often remark on how re-energized and excited they are to return to their classrooms and apply what they learned.

Location

The Surfsand Resort in Cannon Beach, Oregon, is one of the finest oceanfront resorts in the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy spectacular views of Haystack Rock and the Pacific Ocean from oceanfront and ocean-view rooms. Cannon Beach is a stunning hamlet nestled between the Oregon Coast Range and the mighty Pacific. Close to several state parks and home to art galleries, destination shops, and boutique restaurants, Cannon Beach is a favorite Oregon getaway.

Lodging

The Surfsand Resort (148 W Gower Street, Cannon Beach, OR 97110) is holding a block of rooms for the Education Northwest Traits Institute. The rates range from $135 per night for an ocean-view room to $149 for oceanfront. Please ask for the Education Northwest block when booking your reservation at (800) 797-4666.

Registration

By March 31, 2010: $600
After March 31, 2010: $650

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 is provided at noon each day.

The size of this institute is limited so early registration is strongly encouraged. Please call Mark Workman at (503) 275-9572 to confirm before making any nonrefundable travel reservations. Refunds (minus a $75 processing fee) are available with written notification at least seven working days prior to the institute. Registration forms received without a purchase order number, Visa, MasterCard, or check will not reserve your spot at the institute.

Registration Form (PDF--one form per person) with purchase order or credit card payment should be mailed to:
Education Northwest
Attn: Finance Office (2359-001)
101 SW Main Street, Suite 500
Portland, OR 97204
Or faxed to: Finance Office at 503-275-9708

To register with check payment:
Each check should reference (2359-001) and have the attendee names listed.

Registration Form (PDF) should be mailed to:
Education Northwest
Attn: Finance Office (2359-001)
101 SW Main Street, Suite 500
Portland, OR 97204
Or faxed to: Finance Office at 503-275-9708

Checks should be mailed to:
Education Northwest
Unit 34
P.O. Box 4500
Portland, OR 97208-4500

Attachment
Writing For Presenters