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Conference call

2006 Oregon High School Institute

June 26–27, 2006
Kingstad Center, Beaverton, OR
The hot topic of high school reform is the focus of this two-day event for Oregon educators, cosponsored by NWREL and several other organizations including the Oregon Department of Education and Employers for Education Excellence (E3)/Oregon Small Schools Alliance. Participants will gain awareness of what is happening in Oregon high schools, develop an understanding of effective school reform strategies, and commit to taking community action. The first day centers on Personalized Learning: Engaging Students. The second day’s topic is Preparing Students for Success: College, Work, and Citizenship. Register online at http://gearup.ous.edu/hsinstitute/; the registration deadline is June 9, 2006.

Professional Learning Teams Summer Institute

July 25–27, 2006
NWREL, Portland, OR
This three-day institute will give facilitators the tools to lead professional learning teams in their own schools. The training will support schools working with structural changes like Smaller Learning Communities and interdisciplinary teaming. For further information, contact Susan Sather, 800-547-6339, ext. 645; sathers@nwrel.org. Register by June 23, 2006.

6+1 Trait® Writing Assessment for Trainers Institute

July 19–21, 2006
The Resort at the Mountain, Welches, OR
In this three-day advanced training, educators who are experienced users of the 6+1 Trait model will learn how to train others in its use. Previous training in the model is required. The institute will include a review of writing traits and strategies, lesson design and training considerations, and workshop planning.

6+1 Trait® Writing Assessment: Introductory Institute

October 11–13, 2006
Surfsand Resort, Cannon Beach, OR This workshop features practical, ready-to-use lessons and strategies that help students identify quality in writing, manage their own writing process, practice effective revision and editing, and become confident writers. The final day will focus on beginning (K–3) writers. Teachers of grades 6–12 may opt to attend only the first two days.

For information on 6+1 Trait Writing events, contact Mark Workman at 800-547-6339, ext. 572, or e-mail workmanm@nwrel.org. More information can be found at www.nwrel.org/assessment/trainings.php