Planning and Preparing for the CSUN Writing Project Conference 2013
Join us for an engaging and insightful day at the CSUN Writing Project Conference 2013. Attendees will participate in various sessions aimed at enhancing teaching methods and conference planning. Key activities include working on presentation titles and blurbs, tuning protocol for effective presentations, and collaborative discussions that will cover both past achievements and future strategies. Gain insights from educators, network with peers, and enjoy opportunities like lunch and raffles. Don’t miss the chance to contribute to the future of writing education!
Planning and Preparing for the CSUN Writing Project Conference 2013
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AGENDA • Author’s Chair • Life Since the ISI • Conference Planning Part 1 • Work on Presentation Title and Blurb • Lunch • Tuning Protocol for Presentations • Conference Planning Part 2 • Wrap-up
Life Post-ISI • How has your teaching life changed because of the Invitational Summer Institute? • 10 minutes
The Site Since July • Making the Moves Colloquium • Young Writer’s Camp at A.G.B.U Manoogian-Demirdjian School • SEED Grant for Julie Korenstein Elementary School
The Site Since July • Contract Work • Grimmway Academy • Julie Korenstein • Proposals in process • Hale Middle School • Larchmont Charter • Ingenium Charter School • Elizabeth Learning Center
The Site Since July • CWP ELL study group • Wendy • Nancy Madrid (2009) • Janet Payne (2011) • Chicago for NWP SEED grant student paper scoring
Looking Forward • CWP 40th Anniversary Meeting • Robin Lilly (2009), Erin Cuenca (2012), Joy and Pam (2013), Kathy (1990) • 2013 Write to Literacy Conference • 2014 Saturday Seminars • ISAW • 2014 Invitational Summer Institute
2013 Teacher Consultants • Register (but don’t pay!) • Submit title and blurb to krowlands@csun.edu by September 30, 2013 • Submit any copies to be printed by Writing Project office no later than the MORNING of October 11th (email to writing.project@csun.edu )
Schedule • 8:00 -9:00 Registration and Continental breakfast • 9:00-10:00 Session 1 • 10:10-11:10 Session 2 • 11:20-12:20 Session 3 • 12:20-1:00 LUNCH and RAFFLE • 1:15-3:00 Troy Hicks • 3:00-3:30 Book signing
Conference Planning: • 1 CEU available • Cost: $85 • Marketing the conference • Distribute flyers: your school; area schools; private and charter schools, churches • Email colleagues
Conference Planning: • Website • Sample programs • We need a program designer! • Facebook page • Twitter???
Troy Hicks Interactive Demontration!
Your Presentations • Importance of title and blurb: Email to krowlands@csun.edu by September 30th.
Until 11:45 Work on Presentations
Using the Standards • Some lessons use standards that BUILD to a piece of writing. • Some standards are writing-centric
We plan to have… • Cal State Northridge Writing Project themed gifts in each session (presenter determines method of distribution). • Candy bowl in each room
Raffle • WE NEED YOUR STUFF!! • Create a basket • Friendly merchants • Regift closet • Gift certificates or coupons
People Power Needs: Week Before • Raffle • Deliver your raffle goodies to Kathy, Marlene, VAAS, or WP Office (be sure the office is open, first). • Get a free 15 minute delivery pass from the parking kiosk • Raffle wrapping/numbering • http://csunwp.wikispaces.com/
People Power Needs: Wednesday, the 16th • Packets • Copying • Packet assembly • Breakout Room gift wrapping • Signage to rooms
People Power Needs: October 19th • Placing signage • Guides to get folks from the parking area to the conference • Raffle set up • Administrative help • Check in • CEUs • Book sales • Raffle ticket sales • Room check after last session • Pack up to return to CSUN
Your Presentations • We will provide a candy bowl in each room • Handouts • Please use handout format. • Less is more. Be mindful (and green!) about what you include. • Wiki has handout forms • (http://csunwp.wikispaces.com/)
October 19th • Please be there by 7:45 am • Wear your WP shirt and your name tag!