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Powerful writing has the ability to shape perspectives and drive change. In this dynamic six-week workshop, you will engage in both group and one-on-one sessions in order to immerse yourself in the art of persuasive op-ed and opinion writing. You’ll have an opportunity to learn from nationally recognized experts in writing and editing, including being able to ask questions about your work. Fifteen participants will work directly with Trent Spiner, an editor-in-chief and former national political reporter, in one-on-one sessions designed to help you craft and publish an op-ed on a topic of your choice. This class will be a journey to craft impactful narratives that inspire meaningful action in your community. All classes will be conducted via Zoom. A majority of previous participants of this workshop were successfully published in local and statewide news outlets.

What You'll Gain:

- Develop, write, and pitch at least one compelling op-ed.

- Group classes focused on brainstorming, drafting, and pitching op-eds.

- Facilitated conversations and Q&A sessions with op-ed experts.

Participants will also receive individualized coaching sessions for hands-on writing, editing, and pitching to media outlets. Those include:

- Two one-hour coaching sessions with Trent Spiner, drawing from his extensive experience as an editor-in-chief and presidential campaign reporter.

- Concrete results: a draft op-ed, pitch letter, and actionable leads for publication.

Dates:

May 29, 2026 (group session)

Noon - 4 p.m.

Held via Zoom

June 26, 2024 (group session)

Noon - 4 p.m.

Held via Zoom

One-on-one coaching sessions will be individually scheduled.

Audience: Open to all New Hampshire residents, with a special emphasis on those engaged in advocacy or working at mission-based non-profits.

Apply here by midnight on May 15, 2026: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkzcyNfHbIslRonjJpnQ2g2k-gp8dRDF4M98yrPnBYQuKPRA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

The registration fee for accepted applicants is $299. This fee covers two four-hour workshops and two hours of one-on-one coaching. All classes will be conducted via Zoom.

Questions? Email Hannah Deignan, hdeignan@anselm.edu

About the Facilitator:

Trent Spiner is a nationally recognized expert in writing and editing who served as a presidential campaign reporter at POLITICO, executive editor of the New Hampshire Union Leader, and president of the New Hampshire Press Association.

Support for this program comes from a $2 million endowment created by the N.H. Secretary of State's Office and the Center for Public Responsibility and Corporate Citizenship awarded to Saint Anselm College in 2013. The Endowment was created from a settlement reached between the New Hampshire Securities Bureau and Tyco International, LTD in 2002 and is administered by the University of New Hampshire Foundation.

August 4-6, 2026

Grappone Hall, Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH
 

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Program Description:

School nurses play a critical role in supporting the health, safety, and academic success of students with increasingly complex medical and psychosocial needs. As the scope of school nursing practice continues to expand, there is a growing need for both foundational knowledge and advanced clinical and leadership skills.

This three-day conference, From Essentials to Excellence: Advancing School Nursing Practice, is designed to support school nurses at all stages of their professional journey. The program begins with a full-day immersive workshop focused on Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), offering hands-on, skills-based learning to enhance confidence in managing students with diabetes in the school setting.

Days two and three feature a dynamic mix of plenary sessions, concurrent sessions, and interactive workshops. Participants may follow an “Essentials” track tailored for nurses new to school nursing or select from a variety of sessions addressing complex clinical scenarios, emerging health concerns, and practical skills such as injury triage, emergency response, and care coordination. Additional topics include mental health, chronic conditions such as POTS, and the integration of new tools and technologies to support practice.

The conference includes nationally recognized speakers, including keynote presenter Wendy Wright, along with opportunities for hands-on learning, peer connection, and engagement with industry partners. This program is designed to equip school nurses with the knowledge, confidence, and practical strategies needed to provide safe, effective, and student-centered care in today’s school environments.

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Target Audience:

This program is designed for registered nurses practicing in school settings, including elementary, middle, and high school nurses. It is also appropriate for nurses transitioning into school nursing, substitute or per diem school nurses, and nurses working in roles that support school health services. The program offers content relevant to both novice and experienced school nurses, with dedicated sessions for foundational knowledge as well as advanced clinical topics and hands-on skill development.

Learning Outcome:

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will increase their knowledge of school nursing practice related to clinical care, care coordination, and student health management, and describe one evidence-based strategy they can apply to support safe and effective care in the school setting.

Keynote Speakers:

• Joe Solowiejczyk, RN, MSW, CNE
• Wendy L. Wright, DNP, FNP-BC, ANP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP
• Erin Harlow-Parker, APRN, PMHCNS-BC
   

Pricing:

• 3 day price $399 / Early Bird $385
• 2 day price $319 / Early Bird $ 299
• 1 day price $249 / Early Bird $229

              Early Bird Pricing Ends 06/15/2026

Contact Hours: 17.5

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Event Description:

• Monday August 17, 2026
• 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Contact Hours: 5.75
• Format: Live, In person event
• Location: Grappone Hall, Saint Anselm College, Manchester NH
• Cost: $289
   

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Program Description:

This interactive one-day workshop is designed for nurses transitioning into or currently serving as clinical faculty in academic and healthcare settings.

Participants will gain essential skills and strategies to enhance their effectiveness as clinical educators, including methods to foster clinical judgment, effective communication and evaluation techniques, the art of debriefing, and best practices for delivering constructive feedback.

Through scenario-based exercises, group discussions, and guided reflections, attendees will engage in hands-on learning to build confidence in managing common clinical teaching challenges. The program will also provide access to valuable resources, including toolkits and templates.
 

Learning Outcome:

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to articulate the core responsibilities and expectations of clinical nursing faculty in academia, describe strategies to foster clinical judgment and critical thinking skills in nursing students, apply effective debriefing techniques to facilitate reflective learning, compare constructive and ineffective feedback approaches, access resources for continued development such as toolkits, templates, and mentor relationships.