Proposal+Form

= John Muir Academy  = = 2012 Workshop Proposal Form  =

Complete the form below (or download the Word version below) and do one of the following: 1. Print and send to JMA with formal proposal materials included  2. Email a copy to JMA with formal proposal materials included **2012 Academy date is yet to be determined**

JOHN MUIR ACADEMY, INC. P.O. Box 259412 * Madison, WI * 53725-9412 Phone (608) 223-2168 * Email m_balch@yahoo.com

2012 WORKSHOP PROPOSALS Verona - - - July, 2012

Name: S.S.#: Address: Telephone: e-mail: Years taught: District: Masters Degree: yes no

1. Title: Select a title that represents the content or intent while at the same time it communicates clearly to participants what the course is all about. “Catchy” and engaging titles are best.

2. Level: Determine the grade levels for which the workshop is being designed.

3. Description: Describe the workshop in a way that communicates to teachers the intent of the workshop. Keep the description to one paragraph so it can be used in the Academy brochure. You may jazz it up to make appealing to your peers.

4. Objectives: Provide 3-5 objectives for this workshop that will influence the teacher’s experience, such as NCTM standards, science standards, technology initiatives, school-to-work initiatives, No Child Left Behind goals, etc.

5. Content: List the content that will be covered in the course. This information should come from the objectives and any taxonomy that has been developed for the content or discipline taught.

6. Teaching: Develop a short description about how the course will be organized and strategies taught. Consider individual, small group and large group activity. Also, develop a blocking chart that will show what will be done each day of the week-long workshop.

7. State Standards: Identify specific standards that will be covered for students and teachers.

8. Evaluation: Develop an evaluation plan utilizing alternative methods, performance assessment to traditional paper and pencil methods.

9. Bibliography: Develop a complete bibliography and references for the workshop.

10. Background and Experience: List all your education and related experiences.

Everyone answer: I would like a motel room during the academy: Yes or No