Writing to Learn Certification Course
The Leadership and Learning Center's Certification Program is perfect for schools and districts that wish to increase their capacity to offer on-site, sustainable staff development. By training your own cadre of staff developers, your school or district can save money while working toward raising student achievement. For less than the cost of a one-day seminar presented by a Center consultant, a certified instructor can present seminars an unlimited number of times in their school or district for a period of three years… And the Certified Instructors still receive ongoing support from senior Center consultants!
Our extraordinary 3+1 Certification Course begins with three days of training at this event followed by four, 60 minute follow up webinars/conference calls. In order to maximize the continued support, the sessions are purposely scheduled approximately 30, 60, 90, and 120 days out from the original course.
Successful completion of the Writing to Learn Certification Course will prepare participants to present the Writing to Learn Seminar in their districts.
About the Course:
- Master the core content of the Writing to Learn Seminars:
Seminar One: Processes and ProductsSeminar Two: Instructional Strategies for Nonfiction WritingSeminar Three: Assessing Nonfiction Writing - Understand antecedent conditions for successful implementation of Writing to Learn
- Learn best practices in presenting the content of Writing to Learn seminar
- Increase expertise in leading professional development and in guiding successful implementation
During the Certification Course, you will be an active learner as you apply core content, problem solve, and engage in performance-based learning opportunities. Throughout the three days, you will work on your skills as a facilitator and practice teaching parts of the content in supportive environments. You will receive immediate feedback on content and effective adult learning methods, as well as coaching from an experienced Professional Development Associate.
Certified Instructors will receive the following support by The Center:
- PowerPoint presentation with speaker’s notes
- Several resources with background, research, and success stories
- Sample agendas, pacing guides, and implementation support
- Email and Webinar support for issues faced by Certified Instructors
- Complimentary subscription to The Center Magazine
- Certificate of completion suitable for framing
- Three year license agreement to present and implement The Center material
Prerequisite:
Participants must have participated in the full Writing to Learn Seminar prior to attending this course. This seminar can be hosted on-site in your building or system, click here to learn more.
What is required to become certified?
Participation in the entire three days of training as well as the follow-up webinars/conference calls is required to become certified.
- Demonstration of proficiency at content knowledge and skills.
- Signed licensing agreement that identifies district/school names in which you will be presenting the professional development seminar, and requires purchase of the Writing to Learn Seminar course manual for every participant in seminars presented by the certified instructor.
- The certification license for using the materials and presenting the seminars is granted for three years only to the certified individual and only for use in the individual's school district.
