CANCELED: Small Group Writing Strategies Instruction for Grades K-2: Maximizing Student Learning

At the end of Writer’s Workshop time each day, do you find yourself thinking, “I didn’t reach as many writers as I needed to today.” Do you find that your conferring sessions with writers tend to focus on similar skills and strategies? Do you think conferring is the one and only option? Think again!

While conferring is at the heart of the Writer’s Workshop, small group writing strategy instruction is another option that can maximize instructional time, while meeting the learners’ unique needs within your classroom. When used effectively, small group strategy lessons can provide highly-effective skill and strategy instruction, designed to support writers in meeting their writing goals.

OBJECTIVES

Participants will:

• Understand the difference between skills and strategies.
• Learn the components / structure of a strategy lesson.
• Determine how to set writing goals with students.
• Plan for strategic skill / strategy instruction.
• Understand strategies for supporting retention and transfer.

THIS WORKSHOP IS A GOOD FIT FOR:
Those who are currently using a Writer’s Workshop approach within their classrooms.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Kindergarten through 2nd grade teachers, reading specialists, literacy coaches, and administrators.

OPTIONAL TEXTS:
Participants may find the following resources helpful during application times. (These resources are not required to fully experience the workshop's application activities.)

• The Writing Strategies Book by Jennifer Serravallo
• The Literacy Continuum by Fountas & Pinnell
• Patterns of Power by Jeff Anderson

DETAILS

DATE: November 29, 2018

TIMES: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
             Q&A = 2:30 – 3:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION FEE*: $150 per participant
Includes access to online materials and resources and lunch.
* Principals’ registration fee is just $35 if attending with a team of at least 4 staff members.
* The CESA 6 administration has changed the policy for workshop / event payment beginning with this 2018-2019 school year.  A purchase order (PO) is required in order for CESA 6 to invoice the school district.  CESA 6 will also accept payment by check, ACH transfer, or credit card.

LOCATION: CESA 6 Conference Center, 2300 State Road 44, Oshkosh

QUESTIONS? Contact Amy Ruppert, Program Assistant:        

                            920.236.0562   •   aruppert@cesa6.org

CANCELLATION POLICY: Any registration cancellation must be received at least 8 business days before event in order for a full refund to be issued. Registration cancellations received 1-7 business days before an event, a refund, minus $50 for each participant, will be issued. Persons who are registered, but not in attendance on the day of the session ("no call, no show") will be charged the full registration fee. CESA 6 reserves the right to cancel any session due to insufficient enrollment. Participants will be notified by email if a cancellation occurs.

Disclaimer:

CESA 6 makes every effort to accommodate basic dietary needs such as vegetarian, gluten free and basic food allergies. Because of the number of meals served and the number of items used each day, along with food product changes from our food vendors, we cannot guarantee that every allergen in the food served will be identified and labeled. Guests concerned with food allergies must be aware of this risk. CESA 6 does not assume liability for adverse reactions to food consumed or items one may come into contact with while eating at a CESA 6 event. To better serve our guests with dietary restrictions or allergies, please go into your myQuickReg account and update the special accommodations section. Notice of a special dietary need must be made in advance of the event.

Cancellation Policy:

Any registration cancellation must be received at least 8 business days before event in order for a full conference fee refund to be issued (full refunds do not include service fees. Service fees are nonrefundable).Registration cancellations received 1-7 business days before an event, a refund, minus $50 for each participant, will be issued. Persons who are registered, but not in attendance on the day of the session ("no call, no show") will be charged the full registration fee. CESA 6 reserves the right to cancel any session due to insufficient enrollment. Participants will be notified by email if a cancellation occurs.