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The Tidewater Writing Project (TWP) is offering an Open Institute focused on making writing instruction a priority in PreK – 12 content areas. I am writing to ask you to encourage your teachers to attend the Open Institute in Spring 2020 on March 21^st, from 9 AM to 3 PM. The registration is $60 per teacher and registration is due March 1^st. This training is available for PreK – 12 teachers and attendees will receive 5 hours’ worth of re-certification points toward their professional development training.

As an affiliate of the National Writing Project, the Tidewater Writing Project seeks to build teacher leadership in schools and improve students’ writing and learning in all subjects and at all grade levels. The Open Institute will demonstrate writing techniques and explore teaching strategies that have been proven to have significantly positive effects on the quality of students’ writing in different content areas of PreK – 12 classrooms. Our goal is that attendees of the Open Institute will implement what they have learned in their classrooms and share ideas with their colleagues.

If you have any questions or concerns you would like to discuss, please feel free to contact Dr. Lea Lee at lxlee@odu.edu or tidewaterwritingproject757@gmail.com. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Dear Corporate Partner Friend,

Regent University is proud to partner with Suffolk Public Schools to offer our Partner Academic Course Exploration (PACE) to employees, spouses, and dependents of our corporate partners.

This course starts March 16^th and is designed to introduce you to the world-class education you’ll receive at Regent. Choose the online course level that best fits you – undergraduate or graduate:

Undergraduate Level

• LDST 175 Special Topic in Leadership Studies (1 credit) “Introduction to Christian Leadership”

This course will draw insight from business theories, current research, and successful leaders to promote effective leadership principles and practices.  You will understand what “servant leadership” means by looking at how Jesus Christ led others. 

• BIBL 175 Special Topic in Biblical Studies (1 credit) “Understanding God’s Word”

This course examines the Holy Bible as the inspired, infallible, and authoritative source of Christian doctrine and precepts, and how this truth equips Christian leaders with God’s special revelation.

• PSYC 175 Special Topic in Counseling (1 credit) “13 Reasons Why – The Truth About Suicide”

This course is a response to the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why,” a drama about teen suicide.  This course will present facts about suicide, provide resources for those struggling with suicidal thoughts, and build a case for why human life always matters.

• NURS 175 Special Topic in Nursing (1 credit) “Critical Thinking for Nurses”

This course examines the concepts of critical thinking and clinical reasoning as applied to nursing practice.  Case studies and scenarios are used to enhance the nurse’s critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills.

• MILS 175 Special Topic in Military Science (1 credit) “Effecting Change in the Workplace”

This course examines how we can be agents of change in the workplace through an understanding of key leadership principles.  Current and former enlisted members of the United States Armed Forces are particularly encouraged to take this course. 

Graduate Level

• LMOL 575 Special Topic in Organizational Leadership (1 credit) “Introduction to Organizational Leadership”

What is the leader’s role in strategic organizational thinking and change? This course will draw insight from strategic thinking and change management literature to promote effective leadership in a rapidly changing world.

• ECUR 575 Special Topic in Curriculum & Instruction (1 credit) “Curriculum Development and Design”

This course will introduce some of the challenges faced by learning disabled students and provide strategies and techniques that promote a better teaching and learning experience for a diverse body of students. 

The course of choice can be transferred into a degree upon enrolling in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program at Regent, and with over 132+ areas of study, you’ll have no problem finding a program that supports your dreams and ambitions.  As a corporate partner of Regent University, all Suffolk Public School employees, spouses, and dependents are eligible for a Tuition Scholarship on any degree program.

Plus, you’ll be among excellence: Regent is ranked among Top National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, 2020.

Don’t delay! Registration closes on March 9^th at 11:59 p.m. To claim your spot and enroll in the one-credit academic online course in leadership, follow this link.

If you have questions about the PACE program, please call 800.850.5507.

Dear Educator,

We have some exciting news to share about our flexible, online M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction at the Curry School of Education and Human Development. Recently, the online master’s programs were ranked #3 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.This M.Ed. is designed for teachers, corporate trainers, instructional coaches, and non-traditional educators. Students choose an area of emphasis. 

Program Quick Facts

• 2 years part-time
• 100% online
• Expert faculty
• No GRE scores required
• PreK-12 educator discount
• Cohorts available for school divisions (with discount)

10 Areas of Emphasis

• BCBA
• Educational Innovation
• ESL
• Gifted
• Instructional Technology
• Literacy
• Science Education
• Social and Emotional Learning (beginning Fall 2020)
• Social Foundations
• Special Education

Do you have more questions or want more information? We will be offering the following online information sessions:

• February 24th 6-7 PM: RSVP here
• March 26th 7-8 PM: RSVP here

Please share this email with colleagues that may be interested in the program, as well. We look forward to hearing from you.

In education together,
Anne Jewett, Ed.D.
bar2h@virginia.edu
Director, M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
Assistant Professor, Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Special Education