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6+1 Trait® Writing Institute for Trait Presenters

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.

An Investigation of the Impact of the 6+1 Trait Writing Model on Grade 5 Student Writing Achievement

This scientific study conducted in 74 Oregon elementary schools showed that the 6+1 Trait Writing model caused a statistically significant increase in student writing scores during the year in which it was studied.

6+1 Trait® Writing Across Content Areas Institute for Grades 3–12

Education Northwest’s 6+1 Trait® Writing Model of Instruction & Assessment is a powerful framework designed to help all teachers and students use a common language to refer to characteristics of writing, as well as create a common vision of what quality writing looks like.

6+1 Trait® Writing Introduction to the Traits Institute for Grades K-5

Education Northwest’s 6+1 Trait Writing Model of Instruction & Assessment is a powerful framework designed to help teachers and students use a common language to learn about the characteristics of good writing and to create a common vision of what that quality writing looks like.

6+1 Trait® Writing One-Day Overview Workshop for Teachers: A Taste of the Traits

Education Northwest’s 6+1 Trait® Writing Model of Instruction & Assessment provides a common language teachers and students can use to communicate about the characteristics of quality writing and establishes a clear vision of what good writing looks like.

Common Core State Standards State Resources

The release of mathematics and English language arts (ELA) standards is not the end of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) undertaking, but rather a beginning.

Common Core State Standards

In June 2009 the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and the National Governors Association (NGA) announced a joint venture to establish Common Core State Standards (CCSS).

Common Core State Standards General Resources

Regional updates, background information, and more on the effort to establish shared mathematics and English language arts standards.

Common Core State Standards History

Approximately one year after setting out to establish Common Core State Standards (CCSS), the two organizations spearheading this broad education reform effort unveiled standards for two content areas.

The Strongest Link: Supporting Highly Effective Teachers

Education Northwest Magazine - Spring/Summer 2010