SMLC Grant Services
2023-2024
Opportunities for CLSD Schools & Teachers
Veteran Voices of the Heartland
Secondary Social Studies teachers are invited to join a team of researchers this summer to help uncover and document the lives of soldiers in two of Missouri's National Cemeteries. Earn graduate credit or a stipend, and create place-based educational experiences for your students.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe70nxe93ml5OnPtdVQR7O7cpAMLSirbPHln4cOGiwYz1hxlQ/viewform
Young Writers Camps
Since 1983, the GKCWP has offered creative writing camps in locations throughout the city. Participants will write daily in a creative and supportive environment. The sessions are designed and led by experienced teachers of writing. At the end of each session, writers will share their favorite pieces with friends and families at an Open Mic celebration. For middle and high school students who love to write (or want to love it!)
Session 1: July 9-12, 2024
Location: Missouri Innovation Campus. 101 Innovation Parkway, Lee's Summit, MO 64086
Session 2: July 16-19 2024
Location:Anita Gorman Discovery Center in Kauffman Legacy Park, 4750 Troost, KC MO
All sessions meet Tuesday - Friday, 9am - 2pm.
$275 Registration Fee. (CLSD grant students eligible for free tuition)
UCM Graduate Courses
Summer 2024 Enrolling Now!
- Summer Leadership Institute: June 17-28, in person -- Class is full. Waiting List in effect.
- Writing in New Media: June 24 - Aug. 9, online with weekly Zoom, 9:30-11:30 Mondays
Email Katie at kkline@ucmo.edu to register.
CLSD teachers are eligible for tuition scholarships.
Source Based Argument Summer Launch
July 31 - Aug. 2
Westport Plexpod
Teachers participating in our Source Based Argument program are invited to the summer launch on July 31- August 1, 8:30 - 3:30. Teachers in Cohort 1, Cohort 2 and the new Cohort 3 will experience literacy strategies, collaborate with colleagues and kickoff the year-long pd program for teachers grade 4-12.
CLSD Literacy Teams are invited to attend the School-based Literacy Plan meeting on Friday, August 2, 9am - 12pm. We will share data from the Source Based Argument program and learn from colleagues who are finding success with their literacy plans.
Cohort 1 RSVP link:
Cohort 2 RSVP link:
School-based PD
- PLC, department, or whole faculty professional learning workshops designed to improve student literacy and support disciplinary literacies.
- Resources to help your literacy team create, implement, assess and revise school-based literacy plans that are aligned to state and district plans.
To schedule on-site sessions, contact Linda Brock lbrock@ucmo.edu