Memo Text
To connect the Science of Reading to writing, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is excited to partner for a fourth year with a team from The Writing Revolution (TWR) to offer three synchronous courses:
- Advancing Thinking Through Writing I for grades K-2 (8-hour course)
- Advancing Thinking Through Writing I for grades 3-12 (12-hour course)
- Advancing Thinking Through Writing I for STEM (8-hour course)
These courses are open for all content teachers in grades K-12 at no charge to the participating district. Please review the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the DESE and school districts planning to implement TWR writing strategies in 2024-2025..
Fall Cohort Schedule:
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Cohort
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Grades
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Day
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Time
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Dates
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#1 - 252-01ARK1
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3-12
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Thursdays
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3:00 - 5:00 pm
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Sept 12, 19, Oct 17, 24, Nov 14, 21
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#2 - 252-01ARK2
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3-12
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Mondays
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10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Oct 7, 21, Nov 4, 18, Dec 2, 16
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#3 - 252-01ARK3
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3-12
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Tuesdays
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8:00 - 10:00 am
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Nov 12, 19, Dec 10, 17, Jan 7, 21
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#4 - 252-01ARK4
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3-12
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Wednesdays
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2:30 - 4:30 pm
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Jan 8, 22, Feb 5, 12, Mar 5, 12
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#5 - 252-01ARK5
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3-12
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Tuesdays
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9:00 - 11:00 am
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Feb 18, 25, Mar 11, 18, Apr 15, 22
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#1 - 252-02ARK1
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K-2
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Tuesdays
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3:00 - 5:00 pm
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Sept 10, 17, Oct 22, 29
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#2 - 252-02ARK2
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K-2
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Wednesdays
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8:00 - 10:00 am
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Oct 9, 16, Nov 6, 13
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#3 - 252-02ARK3
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K-2
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Thursdays
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2:30-4:30 pm
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Jan 9, 23, Feb 13, 20
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#4 - 252-02ARK4
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K-2
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Mondays
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9:00 - 11:00 am
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Feb 3, 10, Mar 3, 10
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#1 - 252-11ARK1
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STEM
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Tuesdays
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3:00 - 5:00 pm
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Nov 12, 19, Dec 3, 10
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NEW this year You will directly enroll your participants in their cohort through the MOU Google Form.
Please provide the following information for each participating educator:
- First and last name
- Email address which will be used for enrollment and all communications
- Position
- Supporting grade level(s)
- Cohort choice Supporting content area(s)
If your district has:
- Ten or less participants - Enter their information directly in the MOU Google Form.
- More than ten participants - Using this template, input your participants’ information, and upload directly in the MOU Google Form.
Email Amber.Pirnique@ade.Arkansas.gov or Sarah.Goodwin@ade.Arkansas.gov if you need assistance.
Please submit your district’s MOU Google Form and enroll your participants via the link below or scan the QR Code:
https://bit.ly/SY2025TWRMOU
