Thursday Events

: Getting Oriented to the 2007 Annual Meeting

8:15am - 8:45am Javits, Level 1, Room 1E06

Interested in learning more about the purpose and features of the NWP’s Annual Meeting? This orientation session will highlight strategies for making the most of your attendance, distinguishing between sessions that require registration and those that don’t, and identifying whether a session is more applicable to site development or to classroom practice. Also, learn which sessions are technology related and which will help you find out more about NWP minigrants.

Presenter(s):
Shirley Brown, Philadelphia Writing Project
Patricia Mumford, Oklahoma State University Writing Project
Paul Oh,

: New and Potential Sites Information Meeting

4:15pm - 5:15pm Javits, Level 1, Room 1E01

Are you interested in starting an NWP site at your university? This meeting will offer information about planning and creating a new site. We will share valuable insights and experiences, and discuss ideas related to the process of starting a site. Bring your questions.

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: Special-Focus Network Social

5:30pm - 7:00pm Crowne Plaza, Lobby, Times Square Ballroom

This lively annual event features program offerings by the English Language Learners Network, Rural Sites Network, Teacher Inquiry Communities Network, Technology Liaisons Network, and Urban Sites Network. Come find out how you and your site can get involved!

Presenter(s):