DON'T MISS
THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY!
We are pleased to announce that a private funder has
designated support for a limited number
of partial scholarships of $500 each, for K-12 public
school educators, to attend CWI's Summer WEST Institute on
Service-Learning. CWI's
Summer WEST Institute will be held in Los Angeles the week of July
30th through August 3rd, 2012. Don't miss this opportunity to join with a
remarkable group of educators from across North America and beyond.
ELIGIBILITY:
Educators or administrators currently working in a K-12 public U.S. school
system.
These
scholarships will be awarded on a first come basis and are designated
specifically for public K-12 educators and administrators. They require online
registration, with the balance of tuition ($789) being paid by Friday, June
8th. For additional information Please contact me directly by reply to this
email.
To access
scholarship and register go to: http://cwiregistration.memberlodge.org
For
registration type choose: Public K-12 Scholarship—Limited
Use the special
code: "cwi-public-ed"
You will then be directed through
the registration process.
PLEASE NOTE: Please be certain that
you will be able to attend prior to registering and that the balance of
tuition ($789) will be paid by Friday, June 8th.
Additional information on CWI's
Summer WEST Institute on Service-Learning can be found below.
Best Regards,
Joe Brooks
CWI
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DON'T
MISS THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY
LIMITED SPACE, REGISTER SOON!
TRAINING
• CURRICULUM & PROGRAM PLANNING • REFLECTION • INSPIRATION • CONNECTIONS
Community Works Institute (CWI)
presents
CWI's Summer WEST Institute on
Service-Learning
July
30–August 3, 2012
Los
Angeles, California
at
Loyola Marymount University
CWI's
Summer WEST is set on one of the most beautiful college campuses in the U.S.
LMU is situated on a breathtaking hilltop campus that overlooks both the city
of Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean—from Malibu to Santa Monica. The Institute
is focused on integrating service-learning, sustainability, and place based
education within the curriculum. Experience curriculum and program workshops,
drawn from one of the world's most vibrant and diverse urban
settings. This is a premier international event not to be missed.
More information on Summer WEST is available at www.communityworksinstitute.org/.
more information l register online or download a printable
registration form l tel: 909-480-3966
“The
Institute exceeded my expectations and fed my spirit in a way that will
accelerate my impact.
It
offered a rare opportunity to connect to other educators and look at purpose
and intention on a deeper level.
The
Institute pushed my limits on thinking about ‘participation’.
It
allowed me an opportunity to live through how to foster a community by how you
structure activities.”
Paula
Cohen, 6th Grade Language Arts & History
Orville
Wright Middle School
Los
Angeles, CA
"CWI’s
Institute has helped me refine and strengthen my teaching skills.
A
wonderful experience!"
Margot
Glenos, East Park Elementary Teacher
Moss
Point, Mississippi
INSTITUTE
THEME: Place
as the Context, Service-Learning as the Strategy, Sustainable Communities as
the Goal.
OUR
GOALS: To Help Teachers, Schools, and programs Deepen Student Connections to
Learning, Service, and their Community
General
Information: more information l register online l download a printable
registration form
WHO
SHOULD ATTEND: K-16
teachers, community based educators, administrators, and program trainers and
leaders. CWI Institutes are appropriate for beginner to veteran
practitioners.
As
an Institute Participant you will...
•
Identify academic connections between service and essential knowledge.
•
Find practical ways to encourage student voice in the learning process.
•
Develop a deeper understanding of the role and practice of reflection
•
Learn strategies to develop authentic community partnerships
•
Reinvigorate your practice and commitment to education.
•
Find practical ways to engage students in compelling community based work.
•
Become part of our network of passionate educators.
GRADUATE
CREDIT: The Institute is available for an optional and affordable 3 graduate
credits. ($550)
TUITION/PROGRAM
FEES: The regular tuition/program fee is $1,289, per participant, for these 5
day Institutes. This fee covers tuition, lunches, and all materials.
CERTIFICATES:
All participants will receive certificates for 45 hours of professional
development. Graduate credit is additional but very reasonable ($550 for
3 credits).
REGISTRATION
INFORMATION: Registration may be done online or by mailed in form.
Payments by PO or check are accepted but must be made in advance of
event. more information l register online l download a printable
registration form,
or
call 802-985-8686.
What
CWI Institute Alumni Say...
more
alumni comments
“This
was the best Institute or conference that I have ever attended! I am newly
inspired!
I
will start the school year with many ideas that I am excited to share and try.
I also feel I can be clearer in promoting service-learning in my school. Thank
you all for your thoughtfulness in planning out such a well rounded and
stimulating program. It was clear that you were there to help us learn and
understand.”
Terry
Yamamoto-Edwards, Science Teacher
Asst.
Director, Luke Center for Public Service
Punahou
School, Honolulu, Hawaii
Best
Regards,
Joe
______________________________
Joe Brooks
Executive Director
Community Works
Institute
PO Box 1390
Claremont, CA 91711
909-480-3966 (office)
909-660-2434 (cell)
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