Eighth Annual

Boise State University

Writing Project

Invitational Summer Institute

Affiliated with the National Writing Project and sponsored by Boise State University

Pre-Institute April 27-28

Summer Institute: 16 arranged sessions between

June 11 – July 6, 2012

The National Writing Project is dedicated to the improvement of literacy instruction in our nation's schools, particularly through the means of composition as a unique and powerful way of learning and knowing in all curricular areas and at all grade levels.  The project is dedicated to the ideas that teachers are professionals who must practice what they teach and should be paid for their expertise.  The project is also dedicated to fostering an interdisciplinary community and support system of teachers from all grade levels and across the curriculum.

*Discover opportunities for instructional leadership

*Discover the latest in literacy pedagogy

*Share and work on your own teaching and writing

*Network with innovative and dedicated teachers in Idaho and across the country

*Enjoy a Writing Retreat

*Learn to teach more effectively through the use of writing, other forms of composition, and technology

*Earn 6 graduate credits for free!  And much much more!

For more information contact: Jeff Wilhelm at jwilhelm@boisestate.edu or call him at 208-426-1199 or Joyce Weir at jweir@boisestate.edu

Learn while you Earn! Announcing the Eighth Annual Boise State University Writing Project, an affiliate of the National Writing Project, running for 16 arranged sessions between June 11- July 6, 2012 at BSU