The research journal L1 Educational Studies in Language and Literature has issued a call for papers related to the teaching of reading and writing to deaf or hard-of-hearing students.  If you’re interested, please download the official proposal here: L1 Proposal [PDF].

The Northern Virginia Writing Project is pleased to announce the Spring 2008 Young Writers’ Workshops. We welcome interested students and motivated writers in grades 4-12.

This spring’s workshops will be held on February 23, April 5, and April 19. Click below for detailed information and registration options.

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Registration for the 2008 Bernadette Mulholland Glaze Language and Learning Conference is now open.

The conference will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2008
at George Mason University, Student Union II
From 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m

This year’s conference features keynote speaker Jane Hansen, whose address is titled “Writing Across the Curriculum: The Writing Workshop Inlcludes Mathematicians, Scientists, Composers (English Students!), and Social Scientists.” Dr. Hansen will also conduct a workshop focused on “Writing Across the Curriculum: From Pre-K Treasure Maps to Secondary Comics.”

In addition to Ms. Hansen’s workshop and address, participants will be able to attend their choice of two presentations offered by Northern Virginia Writing Project Teacher/Consultants. These presentations are appropriate for all teachers of all subjects and all grade levels.

Click below for detailed information on Jane Hansen, the conference, and links to online registration and a printable registration form.

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Applications are now available for the Northern Virginia Writing Project’s 2008 Summer Institute.

This year’s Institute will be held from June 30 through July 31. Applicants may choose to attend the Institute at either George Mason University’s Fairfax campus, or Lord Fairfax Community College in Middletown, VA.

Click below to find links to detailed information on each Institute’s location and schedule, and printable applications for each.

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The Northern Virginia Writing Project’s annual Student Summer Institute has been selected from among more than 600 summer programs for inclusion in The Ultimate Guide to Summer Opportunities for Teens: 200 Programs that Prepare You for College Success.

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