Summer Portfolio Institute

The Summer Portfolio Institute serves as an enrichment program focusing on mathematics, writing and technology. The Institute is comprised of Mathematics and English teachers who teach students in grades K-12. In order to prepare the teachers to work within an integrated environment, a team of teacher leaders meets for two months prior to the Institute to develop activities that will introduce participants to the content and expectations for mathematics, writing, and technology.

Three days prior to the Institute teachers meet to participate in activities designed by the leaders and to develop specific curriculum for their classes. During the one week institute, students entering grades four through eight work with teams of teachers and resource personnel integrating writing, mathematics and technology for production of pieces for an Institute portfolio. Students will also participate in other writing and mathematics learning activities and enjoy snacks and recreation with other students. At the end of the week, students showcase their work for parents and other interested adults at an open house.

The first Summer Portfolio Institute was held in 1995. Under the direction of Dr. Karen Karp, Teaching and Learning, and Dr. E. Todd Brown, the Institute has continued to grow with each passing year. If you would like additional information on the Summer Portfolio Institute, feel free to contact E. Todd Brown at (502) 852-8978 / E-mail or Paula Gordon at (502) 852-6431.

Fill out an application for 2009 [DOC] today!

Read our Letter to the Parents for 2009's Summer Portfolio Institute.

This project is funded locally by the Pepsi-Cola General Bottlers, Inc.

Learn more about SPI and see footage from the 2009 institute.