You're Invited: Speakers Series Workshop

Canterbury School is pleased to welcome back Dr. John Collins on Monday, March 27, 2017, as part of Canterbury's Speakers Series. His wife, Rebecca DeSmith, will also be joining Dr. Collins to provide additional writing workshops for students, faculty, and parents.
Dr. John Collins and Rebecca DeSmith are recognized experts in the teaching of writing in grades K-12. Dr. Collins is the founder and managing director of Collins Education Associates (CEA). He created the highly successful Collins Writing Program, which is used in thousands of classrooms throughout the United States.

In addition to presenting professional development workshops for much of her career, Mrs. DeSmith has been a senior Keys to Literacy trainer since 2007, as well as a literacy educator for more than 35 years. Click here to read more about Mrs. DeSmith.
Canterbury would like to invite parents for a special workshop the evening of March 27. Two sessions will take place at the same time, one targeting Lower School parents, and the other for Middle and Upper School parents. 
Lower School Parent Workshop

What: "How to Support Your Student Writer: Tips & Suggestions"
When: March 27, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Upper School Commons
 
Middle/Upper School Parent Workshop

What: "How to Support Your Student Writer: Tips & Suggestions for Success with High Stakes Writing"
When: March 27, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Upper School Lecture Hall

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Since the beginning of the school year, teachers at Canterbury have been utilizing the Collins Writing Program to improve student performance through writing and thinking across the curriculum. The program is based on three essential principles:
 
1. Thinking and writing skills develop with frequent, meaningful practice.
2. Most students develop writing and thinking skills incrementally through a variety of informal and formal writing experiences.
3. Each of the Five Types of Writing™ serves a distinct instructional purpose that is easily adapted to student needs and differences between subject areas.
 
We are looking forward to seeing our Canterbury community for this special workshop. If you have any additional questions, please contact Katie Tanner at 481-4323 or ktanner@canterburyfortmyers.org.
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