Summer Institute

The  WVU Writing Project Summer Institute will include teachers and administrators from all grade levels and content areas in the Monongalia, Preston, Wetzel, and Marion County school systems.  We will meet Tuesday through Friday each week.  Participants will divide our time among several major activities as we explore reading, writing,and technology resources.  The Summer Institute provides professional networking and rejuvenation.   We will also meet on one Saturday in May from 9:00a.m. to noon for the kick-off and three times during the school year for follow-up sessions. Attendance at these sessions is required.

Eligibility

First preference will be given to teachers and administrators from counties which fund the WVUWP.  Other teachers and administrators are encouraged to apply and will be accepted as space allows. Applicants  may be teaching on the elementary or secondary level.

Benefits of the Institute

• Improved strategies for teaching
• 6 hours of WVU graduate credit in English
• 6 hours of waived WVU tuition
• $700 stipend
• Opportunities to develop as a teacher/consultant

The West Virginia University Writing Project is funded by grants from the National Writing Project, the West Virginia State Writing Project, West Virginia University, Marion County Schools, Monongalia County Schools, Preston County, and Wetzel County Schools.

Application Procedures for Summer Institute

Applicants should submit (a) the contact information form  (available by contacting Dr. Laura Brady at WVU ) and (b) a brief letter describing the applicant's educational background, teaching experience, previous Writing Project affiliation (if any), and potential for contributing to and benefiting from the Institute to:

Review of applications begins March 21 and will continue until the Institute is filled.