REGISTER NOW: Save $100 early bird special before May 2, 2008
*Staff rates (3 or more from same school) SAVE MORE MONEY!
Pacific Lutheran University 4 or 3 Semester Units Option
(3.0 Semester Credits = 4.5 Quarter Credits. 4.0 Semester Credits = 6.0 Quarter Credits)
(Professional Growth Units Only - Check with your school district, Not for Pacific Degree)
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50 clock hours through NCESD
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KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS That Address Today’s Standards:
Enhancing Student Led Conferences- Heather Nelson
See how kids use current technology tools to enhance conference presentations. IPod’s and electronic Portfolios can be used to showcase student goals and work for the school year.
Using the Writer's and Reader's Workshop: Making it Work – Featured Speaker
Gain insight and practical methods on how to make writing and reading workshops work using student examples. Learn how to manage the paperwork and grading questions while motivating students to write!
Omoide Team, Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington – Internment Survivors
“Students and teachers alike benefit from the first person stories and presentation of the Omoide team, adults who experienced the Japanese American incarceration during World War II. Stories from the team’s book, Omoide IV: Childhood Memories, along with related information, are the basis of presentations that cover a variety of CBA project themes in civics and history. This session will cover lessons for pre-presentation, the interactive Omoide presentation and post-presentation exercises to make a memorable experience that engages students in civics, history, geography and economics.”
WORKSHOPS BY THE EXPERTS
All field experiences/speakers not available at all sites. Field experiences/speakers subject to change without notice
Far Reaches Farm - Exceptional Plants
Visit the Far Reaches Farm in Port Townsend, a small nursery focusing on unusual perennials & bulbs and drifting into a few woodies and alpines.
Northwest Maritime Center & Wooden Boat Foundation
“The Northwest Maritime Center is an adventure
– a link between past and present –
offering new generations an opportunity to
explore the mystery and magic of the sea.”
– Jim Whittaker, internationally renowned mountaineer & sailor
Special Feature: Educational Wellness Opportunities
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Olympic Outdoor Center
Poulsbo, Washington
John Kuntz - owner
Kayaking (Additional costs for kayak rental). Learn the naturalist approach to viewing wildlife in Liberty Bay from a kayak!
http://olympicoutdoorcenter.com
Ooc_programs@silverlink.net
www.kayakproshop.com
Daily Health and Wellness Activities
What to Bring:
Every day we do some type of wellness activity. Bring your walking shoes and other gear that may apply to your personal wellness desires. For example: mountain bike, tennis racket, golf clubs, etc.
NOTE: Summer Institutes works hard to offer quality workshops that align with Sate & Federal Standards. Development funds may be used for these classes. Treasury Regulation Schedule I-162-5 permits income tax deduction. Be sure to save your receipt.
Save Money! Early Pre-Registration is recommended!
There will be a $100 non refundable deposit and no refunds after June 1.
SAVE $100 by registering prior to May 2, 2008!!
*Staff rates (3 or more from same school) SAVE YOU MONEY
How Often Do You Get To Share and Absorb
Successful Teaching Practices, that are Standards-Based,
in Specific Subjects With Your Peers? ...Now You Can!
Back by popular demand will be the Project Learning Fair. Teachers will be grouped by grade and subject level for an afternoon of sharing and collaborating. This is a great opportunity to share your favorite interactive lesson in a non-threatening environment with educators from around the area. You will leave the Learning Fair with a wealth of knowledge as well as exciting new lesson plans to share with your students in the Fall. Start thinking now of that exciting, can't miss lesson that you will share with others this summer!
Why Wellness Options are Relevant:
• National Health Epidemic
• NEA Magazine claims the leading health issue for
women teachers is heart disease – stress
• Teachers operate at top performance levels when they are healthy & content
• Teachers modeling wellness for our next generation
Self guided activities available:
• Weight Training
• Spa
• Golf
• Racquetball
• Volleyball
• Tennis
NEW! FOUR SEMESTER UNITS OPTION REQUIREMENTS:
• Working Lunch Assignments
• Required: research paper, digital video or power point
• Rigor with relevance
ONE ADDITIONAL WEEK (Bow, WA)= 3 or 4 semester units (4.5 or 6.5 Quarter Credits)
EXPAND YOUR 07 “SI EXPERIENCE ”
BY ATTENDING ANOTHER SUMMER INSTITUTE CLASS!
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SPECIAL FEATURES: Everything you’ve grown to expect from SI and more
- Relevant Washington Standards Based Presentations
- Intensive Curriculum Collaboration Component
- Interesting Field-based Learning
- Important Wellness Activities
- Innovative Technology
Each venue offers unique geographic opportunities: Check website for more info…
What to Bring:
Washington casual attire, comfortable walking shoes AND a good attitude for learning, improving your wellness and building relationships! We’ll provide everything else!
Registration Information
New! Three or Four semester credits (4.5 or 6.5 Quarter Credits) are available through Pacific Lutheran University.
SAVE $100 by registering prior to May 2, 2008!!
*Staff rates (3 or more from same school) SAVE MONEY!
Note: Staff development funds may be used for these classes (check with your school district). Also, Treasury Regulation Schedule I-162 permits income tax deduction. Be sure to save your receipt. There will be a $100 non refundable deposit and no refunds after June 1, 2008.
Class sizes are limited-based on facility capacity.
Nikki will give insight and practical methods on how to make writing and reading workshops work using student examples. Learn how to manage the paperwork and grading questions while motivating students to write!
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