Early Writing Institute for PreK-2
June 27-29, 2018 at TTU
Registration for this event is now closed. Thanks for your interest!
Become a Stronger Early Writing Teacher!
We at the Upper Cumberland Writing Project (UCWP) are so excited to host our first institute for early writing instruction! This 3-day (June 27-29, 2018) institute for PreK-2 teachers in the Upper Cumberland will feature practical, hands-on workshops to facilitate best, developmentally appropriate practices for writing instruction in the early grades.
June 27-29, 9:00-3:00 daily
Tennessee Tech Henderson Hall, Cookeville TN
Participating teachers can expect to receive:
- 3 days of quality professional development (June 27-29, 2018: 9:00-3:00 daily)
- intensive, sustained time to discuss and enhance how they use writing in their classrooms
- membership in a community of teachers who share a passion for writing, teaching, and learning
- professional resource book on writing instruction in PreK-2
- numerous ideas and resources for strengthening writing instruction
We are no longer accepting registrations. Thanks for your interest!
The registration cost was $150.
Registration closed on 5/23. The interest in this institute was high.
Meet the Institute Leaders:
Jane Baker - UCWP Co-Director
Jane is an associate professor of early childhood education at TTU. Middle Tennessee Writing Project (MTWP) Teaching Consultant since 2015.
Martha Ramsey - UCWP Co-Director
Martha is a kindergarten teacher at Sycamore Elementary in Putnam County. UCWP Teaching Consultant since 2008.
Amellia Melton
Amellia is a kindergarten teacher at Allons Elementary in Overton County. UCWP Teaching Consultant since 2017.