GKCWP Update

Join us as we read, write about and discuss the implications of AI and Large Language Models in our classrooms. No advance prep is needed -- we will provide the reading and dinner at Minsky's on 51st & Main. Click here to add google calendar invite . We'll send a google calendar invite so you can RSVP for the meetings you are able to attend.

2nd Tuesday of the month, 5-7pm: 9/10, 10/8, 11/12, 12/10, 1/14, 2/11, 4/8

Minsky's Pizza, 5105 Main St.

8:30am - 12:30
at Diastole Scholars Center (2501 Holmes)
Join us for teacher-led workshops, light breakfast, and a delicious lunch.

Registration limited to first 45 signed up.

REGISTER HERE

Proposals are due Sept. 27 for the annual Write to Learn conference. The k-12 ELA conference will be held in Columbia, MO, Feb. 20-21, 2025. GKCWP teachers who are selected are eligible for additional travel stipends.

If you're looking for classroom inspiration or professional rejuvenation, consider this 18-hour program which provides credentials that can support teaching dual credit and college composition. Your previous Summer Institute credits can fulfill requirements, and our Teaching New Media and Seminar in Professional Writing courses can help you in your classroom and leadership roles. Get more info here.

Ashley Baker - Lee's Summit North

Nikki Blakeney - Paseo Academy

Al'Eysha Byrd - Northeast High School

Payton Kinnison - Blue Springs High School

Shelley Moran - Blue Valley North High

Tori Ricciardi - Plaza Middle School

Adam Rich - Pioneer Ridge Middle

Alyssa Sloss - Lee's Summit West High

Sara Worsfold - Apache Elementary

Please consider nominating a colleague for the 2025 Summer Institute. Teachers you nominate will receive a letter of recognition, which is a great way to inject a little joy!

Write to Learn conference: Feb. 20-21, Columbia, MO

GKCWP Work Day & Pre-Institute: Saturday, May 3, Diastole

Students in grades 7-12 can enter writing in more than 10 different categories, including flash fiction, poetry, and critical essay. The Scholastic Writing Awards regonizes the creative work of teens with scholarship opportunities; gold, silver and honorable mention awards; and local and national awards ceremonies.

The contest is open September 1 - January 6.

Create accounts and access the contest portal at www.artandwriting.org.

May 14, 9am - 1pm

UCM - Lee's Summit campus

Middle School teachers are invited to bring a team of 5 students for creative writing workshops, lunch and an Open Mic. Register here. Reach out to Mary Beth with any questions mrich@ucmo.edu.

An opportunity to connect classrooms grades 3-5 in writing, reading and art. Information and application can be found here.