In our interactive demonstration workshops, teachers explore instructional practices that dramatically increase motivation, confidence, and achievement at all ability levels. Participants read, discuss ideas, and observe expert teachers working with real students in a full-sized classroom laboratory. 

Participating teachers work in separate grade-span groups (3-6 and 7-12) with experienced leaders. Working together, everyone discovers more effective ways to meet the unique writing needs of their students.

If you are a working parent, your child can attend class sessions with you! Children of participating teachers may attend the 4th-12th grade writing lab that accompanies the class free of charge. Go to http://imeet.sjcoe.net/wtw/ for detailed information about our “Writing & Technology Workshop” programs, and contact Melissa King at (209) 838-2115 to get special enrollment forms. (Interested teachers must submit enrollment applications before all of the student slots are filled!)

MEETING DATES, TIMES, AND LOCATION:

All meetings will be held at Ripon High School (see maplink in right column).

 • Orientation meeting: Friday, June 4 from 8:30 a.m. - noon

 • Ten weekdays at our demonstration lab: Mondays-Fridays, June 7-18, from 8:30 a.m. - noon

 • One follow-up collaboration day (date & time to be selected by group)

(Do you have a conflict with one of the dates? Make-up sessions are offered for all GVWP classes!)

FREE ENROLLMENT for local teachers!

The $50 registration fee (payable at the opening session) will be fully refunded to teachers from Manteca, Ripon, and SJ County-operated schools who complete course requirements! (GVWP Teacher Consultants also qualify for the registration refund.) Teachers from other districts are invited to register online; they will be charged the $50 registration fee, payable at the opening session of the class.

A $25.00 non-refundable materials fee is required (also payable at the opening session).

Three units of extended education credit are available for purchase from CSU Stanislaus.

TO REGISTER:  Simply select one "ticket" for your grade span and click the large orange "Register" button.If you cannot see the "Register" button, your computer may be set to block online signups. Contact one of our coordinators, and we will get you registered by phone:

- Melissa King at (209) 838-2115 or melissa@rickkingdesign.com

- Kathy Harvey at (209) 612-2541 or dk7j71@verizon.net

- Or contact the study group leader for your grade span (listed below).

Teachers Who Will Present Demonstration Lessons include:

3-6 Leaders:  Kerry Teicheira, Michelle Crippen, Paul Fern, Michelle Beacham, Sarah Beck-Jasper, and others.... Questions about course content? Contact Kerry Teicheira at kteicheira@musd.net

7-12 Leaders:  Elyce Silva, Kathy Harvey, Brenda Madsen, Nick Silva, Cam Burton, and others.... Questions about course content? Contact Elyce Silva: esilva@musd.net

For more information, contact: