After thirty-four years in the classroom, the Coastal Savannah Writing Project has

provided inspiration, guidance, collegiality, and a new found interest in research. This Summer Institute has been by far the most

useful time I have devoted to writing [and the teaching of writing].

Deborah, CSWP Fellow

This has been much more than a ‘professional development‘ opportunity – this experience

has awakened a hibernating passion that will continue to be weeded and nourished.

Angella, CSWP Fellow

I found the strategies to help me find my voice in writing were phenomenal. I cannot teach

what I have not experienced myself. The focus on the teacher as a writer will in turn energize the students and promote a life-long love for

reading and writing. Deidre, CSWP Fellow

Lesley Roessing, Director University Hall 250

College of Education Armstrong Atlantic State University

11935 Abercorn Street Savannah, Georgia 31419-1997

Phone: 912.344.2702 or Fax: 912.344.3436

E-mail: writingproject@armstrong.edu Web: http://www.cswp.armstrong.edu

https://www.facebook.com/coastalsavwp

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The Coastal Savannah Writing Project (CSWP) focuses on the core mission of improving the teaching of writing and reading and improving the use of writing and reading across all the disciplines by offering high-quality, professional development programs for educators in their service areas, at all grade levels, and across the curriculum. The 2012 CSWP Summer Writing Institute (RDEN 7185) is a 3-credit, 2-week course for K-12 teachers and administrators in all content areas. The Institute provides a place and time for teachers to demonstrate and learn diverse effective classroom practices, teach and learn writing processes, examine writing theory and research, become comfortable writing in divergent modes and genres, and share their writings with colleagues. The 2012 CSWP Summer Reading Institute (RDEN 8072) is a 3-credit, 2-week course for K-12 teachers and administrators in all content areas. RDEN 8072 is one of the 3 courses of the AASU Reading Endorsement program, but it can be taken independently. The institute will provide a place and time for teachers to both share and learn diverse effective classroom practices, teach and learn reading strategies, examine reading theory and research, and become comfortable in teaching reading strategies for divergent genres and content areas as well as language arts. The Summer Institutes will bring together local teachers in all grade levels and all disciplines for reading, writing, research, discussion, and also collaboration. Participants meet each day to discuss reading-writing strategies, read about effective ways to teach writing and reading, use writing as a learning tool, research current topics in writing and reading, and improve their teaching practices. As a result of these activities, teachers will be better prepared for their own classrooms and for working with all students and other teachers to become literacy leaders in their schools.

Summer Institutes in Writing and Reading

SUMMER INSTITUTES in WRITING

and READING

2012

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Coastal Savannah Writing Project SUMMER INSTITUTES

Writing Institute Dates: June 18—June 28, 2012 Times: 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

June 29 9:00-12:00 Tuition: $1233 = 3 graduate credits

Application Fee: $30 to Armstrong for application to graduate program (if necessary)

* * * * Reading Institute

Dates: July 9 —July 19, 2012 Times: 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

July 20 9:00-12:00 Tuition: $1233 = 3 graduate credits

Application Fee: $30 to Armstrong for application to graduate program (if necessary)

Please complete the Summer Institute application, detach along dotted lines (retaining this section for your records), and return along with your Personal Statement to:

Coastal Savannah Writing Project College of Education University Hall 250

Armstrong Atlantic State University 11935 Abercorn Street

Savannah, Georgia 31419

Address any questions to Lesley Roessing, Director

912.344.2702 | F: 912.344.3436 writingproject@armstrong.edu

Application sent on ______________________

APPLICATION COASTAL SAVANNAH WRITING PROJECT

@Armstrong Atlantic State University

2012 SUMMER INSTITUTE in WRITING 2012 SUMMER INSITUTE in READING

Writing Institute RDEN 7185: June 18 - June 29, 2012 [3 credits] Reading Institute RDEN 7082: July 9 - July 20, 2012 [3 credits]

Admission will be on a rolling basis; therefore, applications can be submitted at any time.

Priority Admission Deadline: March 30, 2012; Final Application Deadline: May 1, 2012 PERSONAL INFORMATION [Please print clearly or type]: Name: __________________________________________________________________

First M.I. Last

Home Address:_______________________________________________________________ Street City State Zip Code

School: _____________________________ Grade Level(s): _____ Subject(s):________________ Preferred Email: ________________________________________ Phone: ______________ PERSONAL STATEMENT: Please submit a 1 to 2 page typed statement describing 1) your students and writing or reading experiences in the classes you teach; 2) your most successful strategy for teaching writing/reading or using writing/reading to help students learn; 3) what you hope to gain for yourself, your students, and possibly your school or district by participating in a summer institute. Each applicant will be notified of acceptance through email. Each Institute will begin with a mandatory pre-Institute Orientation meeting.

Applicant’s Signature: ______________________________