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John Collins is returning to the IU 17 region to go deeper with Collins Writing.  This session is designed for Grades 4-12 teachers and administrators (all content areas) who have already had an introduction to Collins Writing.  The course content will focus on developing quality Type 3 writing assignments that meet the demands of the PA Core Literacy Standards and Academic Content Standards.  Participants will examine their grade specific standards and course curriculum to create Focus Correction Areas (FCAs) for the 2014-2015 school year.  Special attention will be given to how FCAs can be used to support meaningful and consistent use of academic vocabulary.  Throughout the session, IU consultants will provide guidance on how Type 3 writing assignments can be used to support Student Learning Objectives (SLOs).  This is primarily a work session in which participants will be asked to design standards-aligned Type 3 writing assignments and FCAs that can be used in the beginning of the 2014-2015 school year.

Participants are asked to bring the following:

• a copy of their PA Academic Content Standards (subject specific)
• a copy of the PA Core Literacy Standards that are most appropriate to their grade level and subject area
• a digital device to locate online resources and to generate Type 3 writing assignments
• any curriculum resources that may be needed to develop Type 3 writing assignments for the fall of 2014

To register for this event, please go to www.elrnr.org.