2009 School Catalog 09' School Catalog : Page 3WElcomE Administrators and Teachers We are dedicated to training, modeling for, and mentoring teachers in a clear, sequential, and effective method of teaching writing that reinforces history, science, literature and other content areas. Students truly write to learn as they write across the curriculum. • Offering professional development opportunities for 5-day school administrators and teachers • Providing mostly non-consumable and/or reproducible support materials that save time and money • Supporting teachers with year-round access to experienced and qualified mentors our mission We purpose to inspire and equip teachers with practical tools to effectively teach the art of language, enriching and expanding student learning through creativity, organization, fluency, and voice. our Vision We are a community of exemplary teachers who: • personally pursue life-long learning. • motivate their students to appreciate the "arts" of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and reasoning. • encourage one another in excellent teaching and learning through writing. core Values • Relationship...realizing the importance of connecting teachers to their mentors, fellow instructors, and their students • Innovation...inspiring creativity and enthusiasm in teachers through practical instruction and useful tools • Excellence...persevering toward outstanding achievement while giving teachers and students flexibility to refine their skills, as they are able • Value...keeping our products and services affordable because we recognize that those we serve are worthy of respect and care Rocklin Study Question: Can incorporating Excellence in Writing into your curriculum improve students’ test scores? Answer: Yes! A 2003–2005 long-range study from rocklin, California shows that 7th grade students who were introduced to the Excellence in Writing process in their 4th–6th grade years scored significantly higher than those tested in previous years. Granite Oaks Middle School 7th Grade Writing Scores 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 0 2003 2004 2005 number of students/year contents One Myth and Two Truths: Are good readers always good writers? by Andrew Pudewa Pre-Level A Resources for Grades K–2 Convert...to Pens! by Andrew Pudewa Level A Resources for Grades 3–5 Success in Schools: Teachers who are doing it well by Janet Spitler Becoming an IEW Accredited Writing Teacher Earning CEUs and College Credit Level B Resources for Grades 6–8 Plagiarism: What is it really? And what our Duplicating/copying Policy: The classroom teacher who has purchased our materials may copy teacher-related portions for use within his or her classroom. Please invite other teachers in your school to purchase their own master directly from us. Also, each participating student is required to own his or her own set of student materials. to do about it… by Andrew Pudewa Level C Resources for Grades 9–12 Announcing the 2010 Writing Educator’s Symposium Additional Teaching Resources Professional Development and Community Workshop Opportunities Index Below Proficient Proficient Exceptional Proficiency page 4 page 5 page 6 page 7 page 8 page 8 page 9 page 10 page 11 page 12 page 13 pages 14–15 page 15 Order online excellenceinwriting.com/schools • by phone 866.417.2391 • by fax 603.925.5123 • or at a local event excellenceinwriting.com/schoolevents 3 Publication List |
