Hi All,
Yesterday we discussed hosting an optional peer-supported writing workshop at Hannan prior to the Disabilty Workshop and Vendor Fair on November 13th. The writing workshop is scheduled in Lower Level B (the Berry Room accross from the kitchen in the basement) from 9-11am. The Disability Workshop follows directly from 11am-1pm in Lower Level A (the big room).
Things to consider regarding the writing workshop:
1. It is optional, but I’ll take a poll on our November 8th Conference Call to develop a list of attendees.
2. This is an opportunity to “shadow” each others writing techniques, broadening your skills and methodology for writing professional documents.
3. Writing samples from the workshops can become “templates” for your own reference.
4. Try to bring 3 (or more) writing samples to share in small groups. Think broadly about what you would like to learn and see from others, and then share your own. Ideas that have been shared with me include how to write an Initial Service Plan, general Progress Notes, a letter to a client, a letter to a family member, an educational event flyer, an offer of services to a member, a meeting agenda…..
5. We’ll devide into small teams to read and critique each other’s writing in an effort to expand our knowledge of writing techniques.
6. Please black out any identifying information in the writing samples you bring.
7. This event is optional and open to all Service Coordinators.
Sincerely,
Rachel