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#943 Douglas Fisher: Improving Thinking and Writing Through Instruction

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Registration Closed.
Last Date to Register: 9/30/2010 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 9/21/2010 12:01 AM
Agency: CESA 5
Agency Contact: Lisa Arneson
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Location: Wintergreen Resort & Conference Center
60 Gasser Rd
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Facility: Wintergreen Conference Area
Date/Time:
10/1/2010 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
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Join literacy expert Douglas Fisher as he walks participants through the components of a quality writing program for their school. This workshop would be highly beneficial for district teams seeking to improve the quality of student writing across grade levels. At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
~ Describe writing standards for elementary, middle and high school students
~ Understand the gradual release of responsibility model of writing (Language Experience Approach, Interactive Writing, Writing Models, Generative Sentences, Power Writing, RAFT Writing, Independent Writing)
~ Complete a planning tool for establishing and implementing a school-wide writing program for their school site

Douglas Fisher is Professor of Language and Literacy Education in the Department of Teacher Education at San Diego State University, the Co-Director for the Center for the Advancement of Reading at the California State University Chancellor’s office, and the past Director of Professional Development for the City Heights Educational Collaborative. He has published numerous articles on reading and literacy, differentiated instruction, and curriculum design, as well as books such as Creating Literacy-rich Schools for Adolescents (with Gay Ivey), Improving Adolescent Literacy: Strategies at Work (with Nancy Frey) and Teaching English Language Learners: A Differentiated Approach (with Carol Rothenberg) to name a few. A former early intervention specialist, language development specialist, he has also taught high school English, writing, and literacy development to public school students.

 

Teacher Standards
WES1The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the disciplines he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for pupils.
WES2The teacher understands how children with broad ranges of ability learn and provides instruction that supports their intellectual, social, and personal development.
WES4The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies, including the use of technology to encourage children’s development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
Administrator Standards
WAS1The administrator has an understanding of and demonstrates competence in the teacher standards under s. PI 34.02.
Cancellation Policy: Registered participants will receive a full refund if they cancel before 10 working days before an event, minus any material costs that have already been incurred. Because of our commitment to the trainer and the food vendor, participants who cancel less than 10 working days or do not attend, will be billed the full fee. CESA 5 reserves the right to cancel any event. Registered participants will be notified via email if a cancellation occurs and will receive a full refund. Inclement weather policy: Every effort will be made to hold an event. CESA 5 will notify participants via email as soon as possible if an event has been canceled due to weather conditions.