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August 5, 2009 - Queens, New York
Getting Started: The First Few Weeks of Writing Workshop
 
Featured Workshops:
Getting Started: The First Few Weeks of Writing Workshop
A look at lessons that establish the roles, routines and procedures which are essential to your writing workshop. We will also look at lessons and structures that build community, support independence, and encourage risk taking.

Literature Leads the Way: Must Have Read Alouds for the Beginning of the Year
A look at books and authors who will inspire conversations around how writers work and help students envision the kinds of writers they want to be.
Presenters:
 
RORY COHEN
Rory taught in New York City Public Schools and in Long Island before becoming a staff developer at the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project at Columbia University. While at the project, Rory mentored elementary teachers across the state, providing demonstration teaching and reading and writing curriculum planning. Rory is now a nationally recognized literacy consultant who specializes in primary reading and writing and an Educational Co-Director at Schoolwide, Inc.
 
 
ILENE COHN
Ilene holds a master’s degree in reading and is a licensed school administration supervisor. She received training at Teachers College Reading and Writing Project at Columbia University and taught at the elementary level for 10 years using balanced literacy strategies. She has also worked as both a literacy coach and reading coordinator. Ilene is currently a national literacy consultant for public schools, specializing in the areas of reading and writing.
 
 
MICHELLE WOLF
Michelle is a lead writer and developer of the Writing Fundamentals Units of Study. She has worked on Long Island and in New York City as a teacher, staff developer, and literacy consultant. While with the New York City public schools, she served as a district mentor providing workshops for teachers and principals. Michelle has a vast knowledge of children's literature and has been instrumental in the development of the Schoolwide, Inc. catalog.
 
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