Writing

Framework:

• Assessment, Scoring, and Instruction for Qualities of Writing for all Students, and Writing across the Curriculum, with Karen Kurzman, Pre-K to 8;

Karen Kurzman, in this writing group appropriate for those who have had her course and those who have not, will focus on formative assessment, looking at student work, scoring and calibrating, providing feedback to students, using the data to inform instruction, conferencing, all with an eye toward writing across the curriculum.

• Writing, Sharing, Researching: The National Writing Project Across the Curriculum, with Tish McGongal, Victoria Smith, et al. (National Writing Project), Pre-K-12;

This is a professional learning community where peer teachers reflect on student work and on professional practice, based on the National Writing Project approach. Additionally, the goal this year is to write and publish a book, based on previous National Writing Project models. Each participating teacher will have the opportunity to capture their best teaching practices. During the year, we will exchange practices and study previous pages and books produced by NWP.

For more information on Professional Development Resources for the 2007-2008 school year, please contact the Assistant to the Director of Curriculum & Assessment, Meghan Westbrook at ext 121 or via email meghan@wwsu.org.