NWP Site Bulletin, October 1, 2009
UPDATED NWP MISSION STATEMENT 末
We are pleased to debut NWP's recently updated Mission Statement. The revised version includes Mission, Vision and Who We Are sections, clearly expressing the organization's work and values. Updating the language was a collaborative effort, growing out of a study of local site mission statements, focus group conversations with many of you in the network, and guidance from the NWP Board of Directors. Please make use of the Mission, Vision and Who We Are language in your local work.
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/doc/about.csp
CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFING ON NEW DIGITAL MEDIA 末
NWP participated in a Congressional briefing with the Consortium for School Networking and Common Sense Media on September 21 in Washington D.C. Sponsored by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the briefing focused on opportunities and policy implications of new digital media's role in improving learning and preparing students to be lifelong learners.
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/resource/2961
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MARY ANN SMITH TRANSITIONS TO NEW POSITION, NWP SENIOR SCHOLAR 末
After holding nearly every position that exists as a writing project leader, Mary Ann Smith will be taking on a new role at NWP beginning October 1, 2009. Her new position is Senior Scholar in the Research Unit where she will work on the NWP Early History study and other related projects.
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/doc/about/maryannsmith.csp
GARY CORDOVA, NEW DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT 末
Gary Cordova, formerly assistant dean of external affairs and development for the University of Oregon's Lundquist College of Business, has been named NWP's first Director of External Relations and Development.
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/doc/about/garycordova.csp
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BUDGET SYSTEM DEADLINES 末
The deadline to submit a final budget revision for the 2008-2009 program year in the online budget system was September 30. (NOTE: Sites first funded in 2009-2010 do not submit this item.) The 2010-2011 budget request worksheets are available now. CFA and requested budget deadline: January 8, 2010. Questions? Contact sitebudget@nwp.org or 510-643-4765.
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/doc/nwpsites/budget_system.html
EXHIBIT C FINANCIAL REPORT WAS DUE SEPTEMBER 30 末
A signed Exhibit C financial report for 2008-2009 was due from each site's host institution by September 30. (NOTE: Sites first funded in 2009-2010 do not submit this item.) Questions? Contact Barbara Hasselbach at bhasselbach@nwp.org or 510-643-4765. http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/doc/nwpsites/exhibit_c.html
SITE PROFILE SYSTEM OPEN 末
The site profile system is open for 2008-2009 data entry. Deadline: Friday, October 30. Instructions and FAQs are available in the system Help document and in the NWP Site Leaders Ning. Questions? Contact Miriam Neidhardt at siteprofile@nwp.org or 503-719-7974.
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/doc/nwpsites/site_profile.html
FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT REPORTING ON SITE WORK, CHECK OUT FAQS 末
Visit the NWP Site Leaders Ning for timely answers to questions about site reporting. Now featuring Q&A about the Site Profile System, Final Budget, and Exhibit C. Read answers or post questions to the Help section found in the upper left of the Ning. One-time sign-up required.
http://nwpsiteleaders.ning.com
SUMMER INSTITUTE REPORTS COMING TO SITES 末
Inverness Research has completed online collection of survey responses for 2009 Invitational Summer Institute participants. Directors should have received an email from Inverness with reports as attachments that you may use for your own data analysis needs. Each site will receive a complete Site Profile following the 2010 annual review. Questions? Contact Allison Murray at aimurray@inverness-research.com.
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TTT WEBCAST: THE DIGITAL WRITING WORKSHOP 末
Join site director and author Troy Hicks for a series of special Teachers Teaching Teachers webcasts about his new book, The Digital Writing Workshop. The next two webcasts are scheduled for October 7 and October 14.
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/events/438
NWP TEACHERS PLAN ACTIVITIES TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL DAY ON WRITING 末
Writing project sites across the nation are gearing up for the National Day on Writing, October 20. Teachers have planned writing marathons, family writing nights, author readings, student readings, and more.
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/resource/2960
Learn how to start a local gallery as part of the National Gallery of Writing:
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/resource/2922
Check out sites' local galleries:
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/resource/2950
JOIN NWP'S BOOK GROUP NING FOR BILLY COLLINS DISCUSSION 末
Billy Collins, former U.S. poet laureate and creator and editor of Poetry 180, will address the National Writing Project at this year's Annual Meeting. Can't wait? Join a discussion of Billy Collins' work on NWP's Book Group Network Ning prior to his appearance. The discussion begins October 23, but now is the time to join if you are not already a member:
http://nwpbookgroups.ning.com/group/practicalpoetics
Learn more about Billy Collins:
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/resource/2951
REGISTER NOW FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING 末
Register now for Thursday Site Development workshops at the NWP Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, November 19-21. Registration is not required for Friday sessions and events, and everything is free. Learn more about workshops, meetings, events, transportation, and things to do in Philly. Deadline: November 8.
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/doc/09am/home.csp
BE RECOGNIZED FOR YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS 末
Tell us about yourself or colleagues at your site who have received honors or awards or who have recently published. Please include recipient's year of summer institute, site role if any, subject and grade taught, school name and city if applicable. DEADLINE: October 16.
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/doc/resources/awards_and_accolades.csp