Professional Development Opportunities
Throughout the course of the school year, RMWP Fellows are invited
to participate in a variety of activities designed to enhance their
professional development goals. Below you will find a brief description
of opportunities available for 2005 and 2006.
Professional Study Team Facilitator
Have you ever wanted to meet with a group of other teachers to read
about and discuss an educational issue you all believe is relevant
to your school? Now you can by becoming a Professional Study Team
Facilitator. RMWP Fellows interested in starting a PST at their
school (or with any group of interested educators) are encouraged
to complete
a PST proposal and submit it by January 6, 2006. Accepted proposals
will receive up to $1,000 from the RMWP to support their efforts.
You can find applications on the Materials and Forms section of
the RMWP Fellows Interactive page.
Invitational Summer Institute Coach
One of the most challenging components of the Invitational Summer Institute is constructing a Teaching Exploration. The inquiry, planning, and development all take a lot of commitment. Fellows from 2004 and 2005 understand the experience only too well! Their expertise in having “been there” makes them the perfect candidates for coaching new 2006 Fellows. Applications for this paid position will be available soon. Look for them on our RMWP Fellows Interactive page.
RMWP Ambassador at the National Writing Project Annual Meeting
The National Writing Project sponsors an Annual Meeting every November
and the Rocky Mountain Writing Project wants to make it easy for
Fellows to join in. Three $500 stipends will be awarded each year
to Fellows who apply to be a RMWP Ambassador. Everyone who attends
the NWP Annual Meeting is treated to helpful workshops, interactive
presentations, lively banquets, and the warm, inviting hospitality
associated with the National Writing Project. The proposal deadline
to be a RMWP Ambassador has passed for 2005, but information about
the Annual Meeting is available on the NWP website: www.writingproject.org.
Take a look and plan to join us in 2006.
2005 Leadership Summit
On October 7th, ten Rocky Mountain Writing Project Fellows and Facilitators
met at Devil’s Thumb Ranch (www.devilsthumbranch.com) to spend
the weekend learning about leadership. We focused on our personal
professional development plans while at the same time organizing
teams to support future RMWP efforts. The mixture of collaboration,
community, and cozy cabins in the Rocky Mountains proved to be a
winning combination.
Avi Bookclub Leadership Team
One of the most exciting developments to come out of the Leadership
Summit was the formation of the Avi Bookclub Leadership Team. This
team of RMWP Fellows is responsible for planning a special event
with children’s author Avi on March 2nd. In partnership with
UNC’s Writers’ Conference, Avi will meet privately with
RMWP Fellows for one afternoon to discuss writing, his books, and
teaching writing. Members on the Avi Bookclub Leadership Team are
busy planning a book club to go in conjunction with this exciting
event. Stay tuned.
Director Julie Robinson, Co-Director Sara McIntosh-Dale, and 2005 Fellow
Marna Abbott
2005 Fellow Deb Gottner-Grant and Co-Director Cheryl Crill
Cabin at 2005 Leadership Summit at Devil's Thumb Ranch
The Leadership Team at work in Devil's Thumb Ranch
Co-Director Sara McIntosh-Dale, 2005 Fellow Deb
Gottner-Grant and 2006
Fellow Anna Marie Strzyz
