Two important matters: evaluations and Act 48 and/or National Writing Project badging.

Here is the link to the Evaluation Form: https://forms.gle/rkLBMxKnk4TmZwex9

Here is the link to the Act 48 and/or NWP Badging Form: https://forms.gle/MhAuyxi3KQTbR7US9

And here is a poem as a gift, William Stafford's "A Ritual to Read to Each Other":

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/58264/a-ritual-to-read-to-each-other

Navigating the Calendar

Morning Open Gathering Space - An informal gathering space to get to know each other better, ask questions, share resources, have discussions, or anything else that emerges from and for the group. This is an optional and un-facilitated space.

Collective Inquiry (Community)- A place/time for everyone to come together for a collective session with writing, sharing, reflection, and more.

Writing Response Groups- Every Tuesday and Thursday, both whole group and small groups; more information about how these groups will meet will be shared on Monday 29 June.

Grade Level Study Groups- Every Monday afternoon we will meet in Grade Level groups at a time that each group selects for itself (times to be set when we gather on Monday 29 June). Groupings are listed on the Teaching Writing page.

Family Time- These two consecutive Friday morning sessions are designed for your whole family... log into zoom with your coffee in hand, a child (or two) on your lap, your partner, other family, pets all around. We will engage in some writing and learning together!

NWP Write Across America Virtual Writing Marathons- Every Tuesday from 5-6:30pm, join other NWP teachers all across the US to engage in writing together. We recommend that you join at least one during the summer. Please register here.

2020 Summer Learning Series- Four sessions, each Wednesday from 1-3pm, designed by NWP for educators learning across the country. Please register here for the session/s you'd like to attend. Highly recommended.

CUESEF Virtual Summer Educator Forum-Five sessions, each Thursday at 2 pm, moderated by author and activist Marc Lamont Hill. Please register here for the session/s you'd like to attend. "Aiming to foster deep thinking about (in) justice and (un)learning in the U.S. and in Pittsburgh, PA more specifically.