Hudson Valley Writing Project: Summer Institute

2012 INVITATIONAL SUMMER INSTITUTE

Each summer, HVWP invites a diverse cohort of educators to study literacy development and the teaching of writing in a relaxed, collegial atmosphere on the SUNY New Paltz campus. Participants engage in professional and personal writing, share successful teaching practices, and learn about integrating new technologies in the classroom.

Working in collaboration, the teaching fellows examine recent research on literacy instruction and texts on educational reform in order to become more informed and reflective practitioners and to improve learning and equity for all students. The Invitational Summer Institute, co-sponsored by the National Writing Project and SUNY New Paltz, is facilitated by university professors and veteran classroom teachers.

HVWP seeks applications from educators working with students of all ages, from young children to adult learners, and in all subject areas, (e.g., social studies, mathematics, science, art, technology, library/media, special education, and English language arts). Teachers invited to participate strategically incorporate literacy learning into their curriculum. HVWP maintains a special interest in working with educators who teach English language learners, as well as those who work with students from communities affected by poverty.

GRADUATE CREDITS/INSERVICE HOURS:

HVWP Summer Institute fellows select one option:

a) 6 Graduate credits in Education from SUNY New Paltz:
Summer Session 2012 (3 credits) and Fall 2012 (3 credits)
HVWP will contribute $850 toward tuition for the six credits. Participants will be responsible for the remaining tuition and fees.

b) A certificate of attendance for 114 inservice hours and support in the amount of $150 for travel, dependent care, and professional supplies.

c) A $700 stipend and support in the amount of $150 for travel, dependent care, and professional supplies.

2012 PROGRAM DATES:

Pre-Institute: May 12 (Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm) and
May 19 (Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm)

Summer Institute: July 9 – August 2 (Mon. - Thurs., 8:30 am - 4:00 pm)

Visitors' Day: July 25 (Wednesday, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm)

Fall Conference: October 4 (Thursday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm)

Spring Meeting: March 7, 2013 (Thursday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm)

APPLICATION:

The deadline for application is March 1, 2012. Prospective candidates will be interviewed at SUNY New Paltz in mid-March and informed of final decisions by April 2nd.

DOWNLOAD and complete the SUMMER INSTITUTE APPLICATION.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, please contact Director Tom Meyer at meyert@newpaltz.edu.

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