CSWP is taking applications for the 8-day, 3-credit graduate Summer Writing Institute held June 9-20, 2014. Partial scholarships are available for non-degree students.

1. Summer Institute in Writing
After thirty-four years in the classroom,
The Coastal Savannah Writing Project
(CSWP) focuses on the mission of improving
the teaching of writing and reading and
improving the use of writing and reading
across all the disciplines by offering
high-quality, professional development
programs for educators in their service areas,
at all grade levels, and across the curriculum.
the Coastal Savannah Writing Project has
provided inspiration, guidance, collegiality,
and a new found interest in research. This
Summer Institute has been by far the most
useful time I have devoted to writing [and the
Coastal Savannah
Writing Project
2014
Summer Institute
in Writing
June 9 - 20
teaching o f writing].
Deborah, CSWP Fellow
The 2013 CSWP Summer Writing Institute
(RDEN 7185) is a 3-credit, 8 day course for
K-12 teachers and administrators in all
content areas. The Institute provides a place
and time for teachers to demonstrate and
learn diverse effective classroom practices,
teach and learn writing processes, examine
writing theory and research and the Common
Core State Standards for Writing, become
comfortable writing in divergent modes,
types, and genres, and share their writings
with colleagues.
This has been much more than a ‘professional
development‘ opportunity – this experience
has awakened a hibernating passion that will
continue to be weeded and nourished.
Angella, CSWP Fellow
I found the strategies to help me find my voice
in writing were phenomenal. I cannot teach
what I have not experienced myself. The focus
on the teacher as a writer will in turn energize
the students and promote a life-long love for
reading and writing.
The Summer Institute will bring together
local teachers in all grade levels and all
disciplines for reading, writing, research,
discussion, and collaboration. Participants
meet each day to discuss writing strategies,
read about effective ways to teach,
use writing as a learning tool,
research current topics in writing, and
improve their teaching practices. As a result
of these activities, teachers will be better
prepared for their own classrooms and for
working with all students and other teachers
to become literacy leaders in their schools.
Deidre, CSWP Fellow
Lesley Roessing, Director
University Hall 250
College of Education
Armstrong Atlantic State University
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, Georgia 31419-1997
Phone: 912.344.2702 or Fax: 912.344.3436
E-mail: writing.project@armstrong.edu
Web: http://www.cswp.armstrong.edu
https://www.facebook.com/coastalsavwp
Classes held on
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays each week
9:00am - 3:00pm each day

2. C OASTAL S AVANNAH
W RITING P ROJECT
APPLICATION
SUMMER WRITING INSTITUTE
COASTAL SAVANNAH WRITING PROJECT
Dates: June 9, 10, 12, 13, 16, 17, 19, 20, 2014
Days held: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Times: 9:00am—3:00pm
Tuition: $1171* = 3 graduate credit hours
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*Partial scholarships will be available for participants
taking course as non-degree seeking graduate
students. Scholarships are limited.
Please complete the Summer Institute application,
detach along dotted lines (retaining this section for
your records), and return along with your
personal statement to:
@Armstrong Atlantic State University
2014 SUMMER INSTITUTE in WRITING
RDEN 7185: June 9, 10, 12, 13, 16, 17, 19, 20 2014 [3 credits]
Priority Admission Deadline: March 29, 2014; Final Application Deadline: May 1, 2014
Admission will be on a rolling basis beginning December 15, 2013; therefore,
applications can be submitted at any time and Institute seats may fill prior to the deadline.
PERSONAL INFORMATION [Please print clearly or type]:
Name: ____________________________________________________________________
First
Coastal Savannah Writing Project
College of Education; University Hall 250
Armstrong Atlantic State University
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, Georgia 31419-1997
M.I.
Last
Home Address:_______________________________________________________________
Street
City
State
Zip Code
School: _____________________________ Grade Level(s): _____ Subject(s):________________
Preferred Email: ________________________________________ Phone: ______________
Address any questions to
Lesley Roessing, Director
912.344.2702 | F: 912.344.3436
writing.project@armstrong.edu
PERSONAL STATEMENT:
Please submit a 1 to 2 page typed statement describing
1) your students and writing experiences in the classes you teach;
Participants must also apply to, and be accepted
2) your most successful strategy for teaching writing or using writing to help students learn;
to, Armstrong University’s graduate program as
3) what you hope to gain for yourself, your students, and possibly your school or district by
either a degree or non-degree-seeking student.
Please contact Ms. Jill Bell for paperwork at
Jill.Bell@Armstrong.edu and allow enough time
participating in a summer institute.
Each applicant will be notified of acceptance through email.
to obtain transcripts from previous schools.
Application Fee: $30 to AASU for application to
graduate program (if not previously registered)
CSWP Application sent on ________________
Applicant’s Signature: ______________________________