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The NWP SEED Grant 2012 aims to build teacher leadership capacity and provide professional development focusing on Common Core Standards for writing in high-need schools. This initiative supports online learning modules and requires at least 45 hours of training per teacher with a 75-100% participation rate from 3rd to 5th-grade teachers. The program focuses on promoting competency in informational and argumentative writing, with ongoing support and collaboration between schools and Writing Project sites. School commitments include prioritizing Common Core State Standards in writing, fostering new instructional practices, and facilitating teacher experimentation with innovative approaches. Join us in enhancing educator effectiveness through collaborative efforts and tailored support.
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Launching a great year! NWP SEED Grant 2012
NWP Context for this work NWP was awarded SEED (Supporting Effective Educator Development) funding from the U.S. Department of Education in March 2012 GOALS: • Build teacher leadership capacity • Support intensive and sustained professional development focused on Common Core Standards for writing in high-need schools • Develop on-line professional development learning modules
Our Work Together Amount of professional development At least45 hours of professional development per teacher Teacher participation 75 - 100% of 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teachers Ongoing planning and review of professional development implementation between the school and Writing Project site
PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS Content Support teachers in offering instruction that will enable students to develop and demonstrate grade-level appropriate competency in Common Core Standards in writing, with an emphasis on informational and opinion / argumentative writing.
School Commitments • Make it possible for all 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teachers to participate in 45 hours or more of professional development • Make Common Core State Standards in writing an explicit focus • Establish curricular and instructional practices that support Common Core State Standards in writing • Support teachers as they try out new ideas and strategies • Co-resource the work through a variety of contributions from the school or district.