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The Crossroads Writing Project's mission is to promote exemplary instruction of writing by empowering teachers as writers, researchers and leaders.
The Crossroads Writing Project is a teacher development and leadership program affiliated with the National Writing Project, the largest profession-development organization in the United States. The writing project believes that teacher expertise is the core of good writing instruction, that teachers are the best leaders in school change, and that writing is an act of courage, inquiry, and growth.
The Crossroads Writing Project is one of 195 National Writing Project sites across the country. It serves K-16 teachers across northern lower Michigan, including Traverse City, Gaylord, Alpena, Manistee, Ludington, Cadillac, West Branch, and Mt. Pleasant. Begun in 1998 by Brenda Vasicek and Lynn Chrenka, , the CWP has conducted institutes and inservice programs with a growing roster of teacher-consultants. The CWP provided over 5000 contact hours with teachers, students, and community members in 2005-2006.
CWP is an authorized provider of professional development in accordance with the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title II, Chapter 6, Subpart II. The National Writing Project is listed in the NCLB catalog of models for comprehensive school reform.
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Until June 1, Crossroads Writing Project is offering tailored professional development that includes 12 hourse of instruction and funding for participating teachers. This opportunity is being funded by a Title II Grant and must be completed by June 1.
For more information, download the flyer and sign up sheet. Just click here.
An intensive 16-day summer institute program where teachers demonstrate and share their best writing instructional strategies, practice being writers, and develop individual research projects.
For more information and an application, download the Summer 2008 brochure and application. Just click here.
One- or two-week long intensive coursework for teachers designed around teachers' interests, such as "Writing and Technology" and "Writing Across the Curriculum."
The 2008 AI Applications will be available soon.
Afternoon or evening workshops on specialized topics such as incorporating 6+ Traits, reframing assessment, or developing writing workshops.
For more information about professional development opportunities tailored to your needs, e-mail Lynn Chrenka.
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