Audience: Educators Grades 3-5

Course Narrative:
Participants will meet in monthly sessions designed to increase their knowledge about the impact of a strong writing program in their school. Research and best practices, including the work of Lucy Calkins, will be covered. Guided reading and discussion of the book "Teaching the Qualities of Writing," by Ralph Fletcher will be included. Series is available for 3 graduate credits and SB-CEUs. Instructor is Deonna Montei, Literacy Consultants LLC. Network with other colleagues and strengthen your students´ skills in writing

Course Objectives:
Participants will learn the foundation of implementing a coherent writing program for grades 3-5.

Dates:
Oct 29 Writer’s Notebook
Nov 19 Launching Writer’s Workshop
Dec 10 Narrative Writing / Small Moment
Jan 13 Inquiry / Learning to Read Like a Writer
Feb 4 Conferencing
Feb 24 Poetry
Mar 10 Mentor Text / Inquiry
Mar 24 Developing Genre Units
Apr 15 Non-Fiction Writing
May 6 Test-Taking Genre/Putting a Plan in Place for Next Year

Time: 4:15 – 7:30 p.m.

Location:
Bay-Arenac ISD Educational Service Center
4228 Two Mile Road
Bay City, MI 48706

Cost:
$1,068 Graduate credit or
$200 SB-CEUs (also includes lunch)

Credit:
3 graduate credits or SB-CEUs,
upon application approval.

Maximum Participants: 70

Minimum Participants: 25

Questions?
Contact Jill Bialek
989.667.3223
bialekj@baisd.net