Becoming Writers!
Verified Non-Profit
$2,502
$2,500 goal
The Description
Help support Ms. Cohen and Ms. Kusaka become exceptional writing teachers this summer!
With these funds, the 4th/5th grade teachers will learn from the esteemed Lucy Calkins at her reading and writing workshop at Columbia University in New York. These funds will pay for the entrance fees and travel to the workshop. From this professional development, the teachers will be able to better implement the Writing Workshop curriculum. This curriculum effectively teaches students the art of writing in many genres including narrative story-telling, persuasive and informational research. We will guide the development of the student's writing and reading skills through this workshop model. This workshop is particularly beneficial to reach the needs of all students and their learning differences.
As teachers, we will broaden our understanding of the best practices of teaching writing. In addition, we will be able to bring this back to our site where the Writing Workshop is being implemented. Therefore, not only will the students benefit, but also as teacher leaders we will share our knowledge with the staff.
Back Up Plan
If we do not meet our goal we will use the funds to supplement the cost for this experience. This is an unmissable opportunity and any assistance in funding would be very much appreciated.
About the Creator
Your Impact
400
Accommodation and Pledge Cents fee
850
Plane Tickets
1650
Cost of summer institute program
Investments (33)
Anonymous
7 years ago
Roan and Family Rafter
7 years ago
Amy Luckey
7 years ago
Nicholas Crawford
7 years ago
Anonymous
7 years ago
Anonymous
7 years ago
maaike evers
7 years ago
Anonymous
7 years ago
Louis Green
7 years ago
Samantha Zee
7 years ago
Michael A Shantzis
7 years ago
Maggie Cutts
7 years ago
Felicia Rivera
7 years ago
Stacey Lorinczi
7 years ago
Martina Jones
7 years ago
Nancy Norris
7 years ago
Naheed Misfeldt
7 years ago
Keets Young
7 years ago
Dawne Bear
7 years ago
Anonymous
7 years ago
Abbe and Lance Clemons
7 years ago
Megan & Peter Dale
7 years ago
Jenny Thomassian
7 years ago
Barbara & Jerry Cohen
7 years ago
Orville Cohen
7 years ago
Lauren Pizer
7 years ago
Daniel Metzger
7 years ago
Suzanne DiIorio
7 years ago
Carol Wells
7 years ago
Natalie Callaghan
7 years ago
Dara Engel
7 years ago
Monica Kusaka
7 years ago
Anonymous
7 years ago
Comments (13)
Roan Rafter Family May 26, 2016
We hope you have a wonderful time! You have been an inspiration to Roan in so many ways. We know how much you love writing and literature, and are thrilled to support you in this exciting program. Have fun exploring new ways to bring the love and joy for writing to even more students!!
Love,
Roan & family
maaike evers May 20, 2016
Wishing you a great workshop in New York.
Best,
Maaike Evers (Thijs' mom)
Samantha Zee May 19, 2016
Best wishes!
Azelea Artiga May 18, 2016
Jake May 18, 2016
Is there any chance that I can make a contribution via regular mail?
If so, please let me know the mailing address.
Thanks!
Jake
Keets and Andrew Young May 18, 2016
Thank you for taking the time to attend this workshop. We've heard so much great things about it and looking forward how it plays out in your classrooms. With are so grateful for your positive energy and enhancing our children's lives.
Cristina Kusaka Herrero May 13, 2016
Thank you SO much for your support! Can't wait to share what we learn and our new ideas with everyone next year.
- Cristina and Alisa
Megan & Pete May 12, 2016
Cristina Kusaka Herrero April 25, 2016
Thank you so much for the donation!
Love,
Alisa
Orville Cohen April 15, 2016
I'm sure everything is ok with you. I believe we donated last year or before for the same cause. Glad you are there helping out. It's important.
Love you, Papu Orville
Cristina Kusaka Herrero April 7, 2016
Tiffany, I have included the breakdown on the main page where it says "suggested investments"I hope that is what you were looking for. Please let me know if there is anything else you would like to know. Thank you for your interest!
Natalie Callaghan April 7, 2016
tiffany April 7, 2016
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