NWP Site Bulletin, February 16, 2010
NEW RESOURCE TO GAIN SUPPORT FOR NWP ––
NWP has created a new website, NWP Works!, to provide information to the public about our federal funding advocacy efforts. Please direct teachers, parents, administrators, and other interested individuals to this website to learn how they can support NWP by writing letters to their legislators. Writing project sites can refer interested parties to NWP Works! for information about the status of NWP in the Administration's budget, and include a link in blogs, announcements, or other communications for the general public.
http://www.nwpworks.ning.com
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HOTEL DEADLINE APPROACHING FOR SPRING MEETING ––
Don't miss this year's Spring Meeting in Washington, DC, March 25-26, a crucial opportunity to educate Congress face-to-face on the importance of the NWP network and the accomplishments of local sites. Book lodging now while the NWP discount rate still applies. Go online for registration, schedule details, and lodging info. Hotel deadline: FEBRUARY 24. Registration deadline: MARCH 12.
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/doc/10sm/home.csp
DON'T MISS OUT ON SUMMER EVENTS: LISTEN TO NWP RADIO ––
How do you consider which of the many NWP opportunities are right for leaders at your site? On Thursday, FEBRUARY 25, an NWP Radio broadcast will offer information about events with upcoming deadlines. Listen live at 4 p.m. Pacific/7 p.m. Eastern or listen later on demand. And, check out the two recent shows about ISI recruiting and selecting ISI readings in the on-demand section.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nwp_radio
ONLINE DISCUSSION WITH MIKE ROSE RESCHEDULED ––
Join your colleagues to discuss Mike Rose's book, Why School? on the NWP Book Groups Network Ning, MARCH 8-16. Mike's book encourages readers to think about what it means to be educated in a democratic society. What is the purpose of education? What does it mean to provide opportunity for our nation's students? Share your thoughts and questions in this discussion.
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/events/467?x-t=sites_eos.view
APPLY NOW FOR THIS SUMMER'S DIRECTORS RETREAT ––
Sites are invited to apply to send a team of two site leaders to the NWP Directors Retreat, August 1–5, in Tubac, Arizona. The retreat is designed to support directors and site leaders as they share expertise and plan the development of site work. Deadline: MARCH 15.
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/events/433
SEND A SITE TEAM TO THE 2010 REGIONAL INSERVICE INSTITUTE ––
Send a team of two to work on broadening and expanding your site's inservice programs in Austin, Texas, July 15–17. The institute is hosted by the Heart of Texas Writing Project. Limited to 20 sites; registration is first-come, first-served. Deadline: MARCH 19.
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/events/449
APPLY TO SEND A TEAM TO "RECRUITING FOR DIVERSITY" ––
Sites are invited to apply to send a team to Recruiting for Diversity, a working meeting with a focus on increasing diversity in site leadership. Teams will explore relevant definitions of diversity in their service area, why diversity matters, and how to plan for changes at their site. Recruiting for Diversity will be held in Minneapolis, June 25-27. Deadline: MARCH 19.
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/events/461
BE PART OF THIS SUMMER'S PROFESSIONAL WRITING RETREATS ––
Apply now for Professional Writing Retreats A and B in Southern Arizona, July 15-18, 2010. The retreats give teachers a chance to write about the profession of teaching, literacy and learning, their own practice, policy and school reform, and more. Deadline: MARCH 22.
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/events/430
JOIN US FOR URBAN SITES NETWORK CONFERENCE ––
The Urban Sites Network invites you to Portland, Oregon, April 23-24, for Writing Across the Margins: Illuminating Urban Voices. The gathering includes a pre-conference event sponsored by the Technology Liaisons Network, workshops, school visits, two writing marathon strands, an Open Mic night, and more, including keynote speaker and renowned poet Patricia Smith at the Saturday plenary session. Registration deadline: APRIL 2.
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/events/422
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BE RECOGNIZED FOR YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS ––
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: FEBRUARY 19.
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/doc/resources/awards_and_accolades.csp