9:00 -9:10

Welcome, Agenda & Quick Write

9:10 - 9:30

Welcome to Bob Jobin, Program Associate, NWP Overview of NWP & how you can connect to the network

9:30 - 10:15

Diane Waff & More About the Philadelphia Writing Project

• Write Now Teacher Studio, an open online community hosted by the National Writing Project, welcomes all educators interested in writing, the teaching of writing, and joyous learning both in and out of schools.

• Write Now Monthly Newsletter - Sign up and connect! NWP regularly distributes resources and opportunities related to connected learning and literacy.

• PhilWPs local and national work

• The Social Practices of the NWP network

• The Celebration of Writing and Literacy (Proposals due August 27th)

10:00 - 10:30

Discussion

10:15- 10:30

Break

10:30 - 11:00

Learning More About English Language Learners

11:00 - 11:30

Journal Writing Groups

Take 15 minutes to write and 15 minutes to share with your group. Points to ponder:

• Have you ever tried to learn a second language? If yes, what were the challenges? What helped you learn the language?

• What do you imagine our English Learner children experience as they enter our schools for the first time? What assists their literacy learning?

11:30 - 12:00

Share Out & Closure