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Conference Call
Visit NWREL’s online calendar of events at www.nwrel.org/events/ for the latest topic and registration information on upcoming open-registration events.
States Helping Districts to Help Schools: State Education Agency (SEA) Support of School Improvement at the District Level
- March 6–7, 2008
- Portland, Oregon
As the implementation of NCLB progresses, the number of schools in need of improvement is expected to rise dramatically. The focus of this symposium is to examine SEA intervention methods at the district level as a possible strategy to meet the needs of more schools with limited SEA resources. The Northwest Regional Comprehensive Center at NWREL and the Alaska Comprehensive Center are co-sponsoring this invitation-only event for SEA staff members from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. www.nwrel.org/nwrcc/ssos-march08/
Northwest National Service Symposium
- May 12–13, 2008
- Portland State University—Portland, Oregon
Drawing together 200 national service participants from Oregon and Washington, the National Service Symposium will focus on the AmeriCorps experience through the lens of the literary, visual, and performing arts. The event showcases winners of a contest that invites AmeriCorps members and other service participants to submit projects inspired by their volunteer experiences. Accepted submissions are published in an anthology distributed at the event, and an evening banquet features the top projects. Other highlights of the symposium include a ceremonial art gallery opening and a performance showcase featuring AmeriCorps-inspired videos and songs. www.nwrel.org/ecc/americorps/symposiums/index.html
Response to Intervention (RTI) Symposium
- June 3–4, 2008
- Portland, Oregon
The Northwest Regional Comprehensive Center at NWREL is sponsoring this invitation-only event for state education agency (SEA) staff members from Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming. This event is the third annual symposium focusing on increasing the capacity of SEAs to build, support, and sustain an integrated response to intervention (RTI) system that will improve student learning by coordinating efforts across general and special education. http://www.nwrel.org/nwrcc/rti/events.php
From Structure to Instruction: Sharing Best Practices and Lessons Learned in SLCs and Small Schools
- June 23–25, 2008
- UNLV—Las Vegas, Nevada
- See NWREL Experts Host National SLC Conference for details. www.nwrel.org/events/see/113
6+1 Trait® Writing Assessment Introductory Institutes
- May 27–30, 2008
- Skamania Resort—Stevenson, Washington
- August 5–8, 2008
- Michigan (location to be determined)
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 skills, and become confident writers. It is designed to address grades 4–12 on the first two days, and grades K–3 on the last two days. Teachers may attend all four days, or attend either of the two-day sessions.
6+1 Trait® Writing Assessment for Trainers Institutes
- July 8–10, 2008
- Shalishan Resort—Lincoln City, Oregon
- December 9–11, 2008
- Portland, Oregon
This three-day advanced training of trainers institute is for those who wish to conduct their own in-district training workshops. Previous training in the 6+1 Trait® model is required. The institute will include a review of writing traits and strategies, lesson design and training considerations, and workshop planning.
For information on 6+1 Trait® Writing events, contact Mark Workman at 800-547-6339, ext. 572, or e-mail workmanm@nwrel.org http://www.nwrel.org/assessment/trainings.php. 