CSTP's 2010 Writers' Retreat

Seeking time to write that journal article?   Eager to get your professional thoughts published?   Apply to attend....

CSTP's 2010 Writers' Retreat   June 28 - July 1    Olympia

"As political activists, we must be advocates and risk takers who are willing to write and speak publicly.  We must be public relations people who testify, write letters, pen editorials, and communicate clearly with all educational stakeholders.  This is a new role for most of us.  The public is not used to seeing teachers on the front lines of the profession."  - Regie Routman, Conversations

CSTP can help you indulge yourself as a writer

• Spend four days in a quiet setting with supportive colleagues and write your opus, op-editorial, or journal article about some aspect of teaching.
• Work with writing coaches who can keep you motivated.
• Be inspired by what your colleagues have to say:  about their work-and yours. 
• Learn how to prepare your manuscript for publication. 

Not yet sure?

• You can see the kind of work that teachers produce by downloading one of the two editions of   CSTP's Teachers' Voices: http://www.cstp-wa.org/teacher-development/writing
• We can put you in touch with a retreat graduate who can testify to the value of this experience, like a former participant who wrote:  "I wanted to be sure that what I was doing in my classroom was the best I could offer my students.  I set out to change my own world and this is the story of my journey."
• Click here to view Jessie Towbin's article in ASCD's Educational Leadership, February 2010.

Sure you want to join us?  To apply, please submit the following evidence of interest:

1. Required: Tell us in 150 words or less what you want to write about, who your audience is, and why they need to hear from you on this topic.
2. Helpful but not essential: Submit a piece of writing that illustrates your interest in professional writing:  a letter to the editor; a newsletter article; a weekly letter to parents.

Applications are due by March 18th.  Twelve writers will be selected.   All applicants will be notified by April 16th.  Writers must bring a laptop computer.    Course fee of $235 will cover seminar, meals and lodging.  http://www.lighthousebungalow.com/   Purchase order or payment due by May 15^th.  Click here to view application.

Mail, email or fax your response to:

Karen Estes - email: karen@cstp-wa.org

Center for Strengthening the Teaching Profession
P.O. Box 7052                                                                                                     
Tacoma, WA  98417

fax: 253-761-1521

office: 253-752-2082