The Writing Toolkit for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing: The Writing Process
Session Dates
Thursday October 26, 2017 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Closed
In this session, participants will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to improve writing instruction for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Topics include how to prepare students for writing, explicitly teach the writing process, and motivate students to write. As part of this workshop, participants will discuss the importance of defining the phases of the writing process. Materials selection and the use of graphic organizers and writers’ notebooks will also be addressed.
Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Identify the components of the writing process
- Use explicit instruction to teach components of the writing process
- Incorporate strategies for motivating and engaging students in the writing process
Target Audience
Teachers of students who are deaf or hard of hearing
Individuals attending this course must arrive on time and stay the duration of the course in order to receive Act 48 Professional Education hours. Requests for exceptions are to be brought to the attention of the individual´s Superintendent or IU Director prior to the course.
Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this training. Contact: Kristi Simpson, 800-441-3215 or "ksimpson@pattan.net (Kristi Simpson)":mailto:ksimpson@pattan.net