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Standard 10

Evidence 1:[|Fox Valley Writing Project Web Site] Rationale 1: This is a link to the Fox Valley Writing Project's Leadership Team page. I am the current technology liaison for this local affiliate of the National Writing Project. I was offered this opportunity shortly after I began the master's program at Marian. As the technology liaison I have many responsibilities including attending monthly meetings, working on our website, creating a digital writing community, and leading monthly tech teams. As a member of this professional organization I have helped lead professional development opportunities including a four week summer institute in 2011, and I will be co-teaching a two week professional development opportunity this summer. I have also helped out with two young writer's camps, and will be leading the first ever video game design camp this summer.

The FVWP has become my go to professional network. I have been a part of so many great learning opportunities that have drastically improved my teaching. One of these great opportunities came when I was able to go to the National Writing Project Annual Meeting in Orlando in 2011. Perhaps the thing I appreciate the most about project work is the fact that I never leave an FVWP function without something meaningful to take away. Even when I am leading professional development sessions I am amazed by the new ideas I am constantly taking back to the classroom. My participation in the FVWP has definitely had an impact on student learning as I am constantly gaining new ideas and engaging in meaningful conversations about best practices in literacy instruction.

KSD

10.K.1 The teacher understands schools as organizations within the larger community context and understands the operations of the relevant aspects of the system(s) within which s/he works.

//This evidence shows my willingness to involve myself in organizations that that benefit the larger community. The Fox Valley Writing Project benefits students and teachers not only in Oshkosh, but in the entire Fox Valley.//

10.S.1 The teacher participates in collegial activities designed to make the entire school a productive learning environment.

//This piece of evidence shows that I have participated in a professional learning community that has had an impact on my whole school as I have brought the ideas I have learned to the staff of my school.//

//10.D.3 The teacher is willing to consult with// //other professionals regarding the education and// //well being of his/her students.//

//The Fox Valley Writing Project has proven to be a great place to discuss best practices, which directly impacts student learning.//