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This workshop provides strategies for teachers to support English language learners in their classrooms. It will be held June 20-24, 2011 at Western Michigan University and is led by an experienced ELL teacher. Funding from the National Writing Project reduces costs. Teachers of all levels and content areas are encouraged to apply by April 20, explaining their interests in supporting ELLs and including a letter of recommendation. The workshop aims to share resources and practices for helping ELL students succeed.

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ELL Application

This workshop provides strategies for teachers to support English language learners in their classrooms. It will be held June 20-24, 2011 at Western Michigan University and is led by an experienced ELL teacher. Funding from the National Writing Project reduces costs. Teachers of all levels and content areas are encouraged to apply by April 20, explaining their interests in supporting ELLs and including a letter of recommendation. The workshop aims to share resources and practices for helping ELL students succeed.

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WRITING TO SUPPORT

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS


Third Coast Writing Project @ Western Michigan University
JUNE 20-24, 2011

Especially for teachers whose students sometimes include English language learners,
this workshop provides practical classroom strategies that support ELL students in
classes at all teaching levels and across the curriculum. Funding from the National
Writing Project (Berkeley, CA) reduces program tuition costs significantly. (2
optional WMU graduate credits)

Increasingly Michigan teachers are working with English Language Learners (ELLs).
They may work with just a few ELL students one year and with several the following
year. Participants in Writing to Support English Language Learners will try out a wide
range of writing strategies that will support student learning for all students.

Experienced ELL teacher consultants will model effective classroom teaching strategies
in a workshop atmosphere that encourages sharing of practical classroom experiences,
resources, and materials. The workshop will generate a spirit of fun and encourage
development of a network of professional friendships that may serve as a resource,
especially for newer teachers.

Special attention is given to supporting ELL students as writers, and important diversity
issues are addressed through readings, discussion, and workshop sessions. Participants
learn best practices related to ELLs and address a range of issues that reflect the variety
of concerns within schools and districts. They share ideas and information.

Who will lead the workshop?


The workshop will be led by Lynn Welsch, whose work with ELL students at Fennville
Middle School led to an invitation to serve on the National Writing Project’s English
Language Learners’ Leadership Team. She leads TCWP school-based professional
development workshops and is an ELL national conference presenter on topics related
to the needs of English language learners.

How can you apply?


Successful teachers and administrators across content areas and grade levels are
encouraged to submit an application, which is due by April 20, 2011.

1. Attach a brief letter (see mailing address on next page) in which you explain
 Your interests and strengths as an educator
 What you hope to gain from participating
 How your experience might benefit your students and other teachers

2. Request a brief letter of support for your participation, ideally from a school
administrator or colleague who can highlight your strengths as an educator.
3. The Writing to Support English Language Learners Workshop will meet Monday-
Friday, June 20-24, 9:00-3:00 in Schneider Hall on WMU’s campus. Participants will be
invited to a TCWP 2011 Saturday Summer Preview event at WMU’s Fetzer Center in
May, date pending.

What is the cost?

Funding from the National Writing Project (Berkeley, CA) reduces


program tuition costs. Participants can earn 2 optional WMU English
graduate credits:

Registration + 2 WMU English graduate credits = $600


Registration + 0 WMU English graduate credits = $600

Complimentary campus parking and text materials will be provided without


additional charge.

“I learned so much from everyone! I loved reading the research and discussing
together!” --High School Teacher

APPLICATION FORM FOR TCWP’S WRITING TO SUPPORT ENGLISH


LANGUAGE LEARNERS APPEARS ON THE NEXT PAGE
TCWP APPLICATION
WRITING TO SUPPORT ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
Please send your completed application by APRIL 20, 2011. 
(Keep a copy of this flyer and application.)

Name

Home Address

City State Zip Code

Home Phone School Phone Email Address

School Address

City State Zip Code

Grade(s) and Subject(s) Currently Teaching

Mail to: Dr. Ellen Brinkley, Director Phone: 269-387-2581


Third Coast Writing Project Fax: 269-387-2562
English Department [email protected]
Western Michigan University http://thirdcoastwp.wikispaces.com
1903 W. Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5331


Writing to Support English Language Learners applicants may still apply after
April 20. Contact Dr. Brinkley via email to inquire about possible openings.

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