2018 Summer Programs for Teachers
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2018 Institute for Sustainable Teaching
SUMMER DATES: July 30-Aug. 3 (9:00am-3:30pm) 4 SATURDAY SEMINARS during the 2018-19 school year: Sept. 15, Nov. 3, Feb. 23, and April 27 (9:00am-3:30pm) Do you still love your job, but you just don't know how much longer you can do it? This yearlong program is devoted to helping educators “fill the well” by providing space and time for personal restoration and professional renewal. We will read, write, and learn together in a small community to explore the concept of “sustainable teaching” and to develop resiliency and mindfulness practices that might actually help you stay in this profession for the long haul. LOCATION: Colorado State University, Fort Collins APPLICATION INFORMATION: This workshop is by application only and is open to educators in all areas of professional expertise. Because the IST is geared toward development of a small, intimate community, it is limited to only 15 participants, who will receive a $500 stipend. (Optional: 4-6 CSU graduate credits may also be purchased for an additional fee.) DEADLINE: For best consideration, apply by Fri., 5/4.18. The hard deadline is Fri., 5/18/18. Applicants will be notified of their status no later than Wed., 5/23/18. Complete the brief application here: https://bit.ly/2qovDau |
Writing about Town: A Creative Writing Workshop
Mon., June 4; Wed., June 6; and Fri., June 8 (9:00am-3:30pm) In this 3-day, generative writing workshop, you will create new work or jumpstart your current writing projects in a variety of settings in Fort Collins. Writing prompts and writing experiences will explore domestic life, the natural world, and how the elements of surprise and chance can enrich your work. Additionally, writers will polish and submit finished pieces to literary magazines and participate in a reading of their work at the Museum of Art Fort Collins. LOCATION: Colorado State University, Fort Collins COST: $125 (Optional: 1 CSU graduate credit may also be purchased for an additional fee.) DEADLINE: Early bird deadline is Fri., 5/4/18. The hard deadline is Fri., 5/18/18. Registration is capped at 25 participants on a first come, first-served basis. Applicants will be notified of their status no later than Wed., 5/23/18. Register here: https://bit.ly/2pYXgH3 |
Unlocking the Power of Grammar
Aug. 6-8 (9:00am-3:30pm) Are you tired of simply marking grammar errors in student writing and seeing absolutely no changes in their future work? This is the workshop for you! Learn research-based strategies for teaching grammar in the context of student writing that will actually have results. This workshop is open to educators in all content areas. LOCATION: Colorado State University, Fort Collins COST: $125 (Optional: 1 CSU graduate credit may also be purchased for an additional fee.) DEADLINE: Early bird deadline is Fri., 5/4/18. The hard deadline is Fri., 5/18/18. Registration is capped at 35 participants on a first come, first-served basis. Applicants will be notified of their status no later than Wed., 5/23/18. Register here: https://bit.ly/2Ipqvtj |
Bringing Controversies into the Classroom
August 6-8 (9:00-3:30pm) In an era of “fake news” and urgent social concerns and issues, students need skills for reading, writing, and discussing controversial topics with the support of informed teachers. Learn research-based strategies for accomplishing these goals in the context of your own curriculum. This workshop is open to educators in all content areas. LOCATION: Colorado State University, Fort Collins COST: $125 (Optional: 1 CSU graduate credit may also be purchased for an additional fee.) DEADLINE: The early bird deadline is Fri., 5/4/18. The hard deadline is Fri., 5/18/18. Registration is capped at 35 participants on a first come, first-served basis. Applicants will be notified of their status no later than Wed., 5/23/18. Register here: https://bit.ly/2GQ6dMk |
