WMPLC offers face to face Reading and Writing workshops to school districts. Our instructor will work with you to schedule trainings/consultations and can travel to your location.
Choose from two workshops: Writing: Engaging reluctant writers who can’t, won’t or don’t. Tailoring a Readers’ Workshop Model to Build Literacy Learning. |
About the presenter:
Ann Ellsworth has taught in elementary and secondary schools in Wisconsin and Montana, and has led reading and writing professional development workshops across Montana and the Midwest. She is the 2019 National Council of Teachers of English's (NCTE) "Grammar Teacher of the Year." The Association of Teachers of English Grammar (ATEG) is an arm of NCTE. She was awarded the 2016 Montana Reading Teacher of the Year, and was a finalist for two national teaching awards. Presently she works with teacher candidates at Montana State University-Bozeman She has served as editor of the MONTANA STATE READING JOURNAL and is working with a publisher on a book on how to improve student writing. News article from April 2019 about Ann Ellsworth's Grammar Teacher of the Year Award http://www.montana.edu/news/18603/msu-education-professor-named-grammar-teacher-of-the-year |
Student/Participant feedback
“Ann is amazing. I couldn’t ask for a better instructor. She is available and personable. Her sessions were incredibly organized, very meaningful and informative.”
“Ann has a gift for making each student feel like they are the most important person, and she helps them connect with the content. I was forced to reflect on my teaching practices and evolve my thinking. It was challenging and rewarding. I feel like my time, effort and money spent were well worth it.”
“Ann Ellsworth is a wonderful instructor who excels in knowledge, pedagogy and communication. Her vast experiences teaching children and educators helped guide me to examine best practices in teaching my students.”
For information about pricing and hosting a workshop at your school district or for consultation, please email jjohnson@wmplc.org or call 406-210-0374.
“Ann is amazing. I couldn’t ask for a better instructor. She is available and personable. Her sessions were incredibly organized, very meaningful and informative.”
“Ann has a gift for making each student feel like they are the most important person, and she helps them connect with the content. I was forced to reflect on my teaching practices and evolve my thinking. It was challenging and rewarding. I feel like my time, effort and money spent were well worth it.”
“Ann Ellsworth is a wonderful instructor who excels in knowledge, pedagogy and communication. Her vast experiences teaching children and educators helped guide me to examine best practices in teaching my students.”
For information about pricing and hosting a workshop at your school district or for consultation, please email jjohnson@wmplc.org or call 406-210-0374.