The Cal State Northridge Writing Project

An Open Institute for English/language Arts Teachers K-12

How do you get where you're going if you don't have a map? The newly adopted California Common Core State Standards have the potential to frame a profound course to student learning. To navigate the path and actualize our students' potential, we must unpack the key skills and knowldege the standards require of us.

In this interactive workshop, participants will:

Uncover the meaning of the Common Core State Standards by delving into the murky waters of unfamiliarity;

Develop concrete lessons designed to optimize student learning while honing the discipline-specific literacies students will need to meet the requirements of the California Common Core State Standards;

Increase their comfort levels in implementing lesson plans based on the California Common Core State Standards;

Develop a best-practices toolkit to enhance their instructional programs; and

Map the existing California State English/Language Arts Standards to the Common Core State Standards.

Participants will finish the Institute withh specific, Common Core-aligned lessons and instructional sequences and a library of resources to guide the implementation of the CCCSS in their classrooms.

When: July 16-July 20, 2012 from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm.

Where: the Michael D. Eisner College of Education, Room 3117. See MAP.

How much? $300 includes a Continental Breakfast each morning and all books and materials. Schools can purchase multiple registrations by using a P.O.

What else? Three CEUs will be available for purchase for an additional $270. Registration information will be available at the first meeting.

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Please note: In order to complete your registration, you need to complete the form below for EACH participant (it will turn blank when it has recorded your information), and pay with a credit card via Authorize.net, or mail a check made out to The University Corporation for $300.00 per registration to:

Kathleen Rowlands, Director
Cal State Northridge Writing Project
College of Education #176
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8265

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Schools can purchase multiple registrations by using a P.O. Mail the P.O. to the address above, or FAX it to 818-677-2582. Call 818-677-2534 between 1pm and 5pm with questions.