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

Benefits

Participants will:

• Understand adult learning strategies and how to incorporate them into professional development workshops
• Examine research supporting the 6+1 Trait Writing Model
• Explore curriculum mapping and lesson design
• Discuss ways to provide traits information to families and community members
• Design a trait-writing workshop for colleagues and schools within your district

Format

This workshop typically requires three days and explores the following:

• CONTENT: Day one activities include a review of the 6+1 Trait Writing Model, the research supporting it, 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.

Adult learning strategies will be modeled, discussed, and showcased throughout the three days.

Education Northwest workshops are tailored to meet individual school or district needs and delivered at the location of your choice.

Contact

Mark Workman at 800.547.6339, ext. 572 or use the contact link below to submit a request electronically.