2006 Annual Meeting

Thursday, November 16, 2006

Morning and afternoon rounds of in-depth site development workshops are designed by members of NWP’s special-focus networks, initiatives, and programs. These workshops will provide an opportunity for site leaders and teacher-consultants to focus on areas of interest in their continuing work to strengthen local sites.

At the end of the day on Thursday, everyone is invited to attend a social hour hosted by NWP’s special-focus networks.

Thursday Overview

Transportation Information

NWP shuttle buses to the Airport Marriott begin from the pick-up point at Opryland at the Presidential Portico (Level 2) at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday and Friday. These shuttle buses will run regularly until 8:00 p.m. Shuttles will depart the Marriott and Opryland every 30 minutes on the hour and half-hour, with additional buses at peak periods.

NWP shuttle buses between the Airport Marriott and Willis Conference Center will run from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday; and from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday. There is no NWP shuttle bus service for other hotels.

NWP Central

The National Writing Project welcomes all Annual Meeting participants to visit NWP Central in the foyer of the Nashville Airport Marriott on Thursday and Friday. Sign in and post a dot on the map for your site. Pick up a meeting packet and a nametag. At NWP Central you can also collect national program information, buy NWP books and T-shirts, and meet up with your colleagues.

Hours: Thursday and Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (sales table open until 7:00 p.m.)