Learn It to Host Nationally Recognized Writing Expert as Professional Development for Milwaukee Educators
Milwaukee, WI (PRWEB) December 18, 2015 -- On Tuesday, January 26th at 8:30 am superintendents, professional development leaders, principals, teachers and parents representing the K-12 community in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area will welcome nationally recognized writing consultant, motivational speaker and author, Mr. Erik Cork as their featured speaker. Erik will present his signature workshop entitled Rap, Rhythm & Rhyme: Rebuilding the Writing Foundation. This exciting professional development event is presented by Learn It and Educational Presenters Network.
Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Location: The UWM School of Continuing Education
161 West Wisconsin Avenue #6000, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Parking: Parking is included
Schedule - Choose a Session:
Session A- 8:30-11:30AM (light continental breakfast included)
Session B- 12:00-3:00PM (lunch provided)
Cost: $200
Who Should Attend: Administrators, Teachers, Counselors, and Professional Development Leaders
Registration Information: http://learnitpderikcork.eventbrite.com
The event will be followed by a meet and greet, book signing and a private round-table discussion led by Erik Cork and invited educational dignitaries.
About Learn It
Since 2007, Learn It has served more than 100,000 struggling learners in its Title I academic programs. Title I provides federal funding to local school districts to help increase achievement among low-performing, economically-disadvantaged students. Our academic support team works with public, private and charter schools to deliver intensive reading, math and English Language Learner programs that utilize the latest in blended learning technologies. We provide services to private schools in 10 urban cities and to public schools across the country. http://www.learnitsystems.com
About Educational Presenters Network
Educational Presenters Network provides presenters who cover a variety of topics that will benefit K-12 students, teachers, parents and administrators. EPN programs can be customized to fit all age groups and grade levels of students at your school or organization. We will work with you to create and design workshops, Professional Development Days, and On-site conferences that will address the professional development needs of your administrative leaders, teachers, students and parents. http://www.educationalpresentersnetwork.com
About Erik Cork
Erik Cork is a nationally recognized writing consultant. He is the creator of the lively workshop entitled Rap, Rhythm & Rhyme: Rebuilding the Writing Foundation, as well as the founder of International Write Now, Inc. He is a former writing instructor for the University of Houston’s BRIDGE and MESET (Minority Enrichment Summer Engineering Training) programs, as well as a former writer-in-residence for the nationally–acclaimed WITS (Writers-In-The-Schools) organization. Mr. Cork has conducted writing workshops for more than 300,000 students, parents and professional educators, representing over 250 school districts and universities throughout the United States and beyond.
He has presented seminars showcasing a wealth of English/Language Arts essential skills at major educational conferences, including the National Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), the National Association for Elementary School Principals (NAESP), the Texas Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TEX-TESOL), the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE), the Association of Compensatory Educators of Texas (ACET), the Virginia Elementary Principal’s Association and the Texas Middle School Association (TMSA).
Mia Blom, Learn It Systems, http://www.learnitsystems.com, +1 410-369-0000 Ext: 119, [email protected]
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