The Yellowstone Writing Project
Offering professional development for school districts and teachers at every level
Testimonials
“The Yellowstone Writing Project is the first meaningful professional development I’ve ever experienced.”
— Jon D.
“The YWP folks were instrumental in helping my school district blend state, district, and Common Core standards with rigorous and engaging writing instruction.”
— Joe M.
“The YWP teacher consultants were awesome to work with. They took the time to work one-on-one with each staff member on how writing instruction could be improved across all subject areas and grade levels.
— Angie D.
FAQs
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Yes! The Yellowstone Writing Project is a recognized site of the National Writing Project and is acknowledged by Montana’s Office of Public Instruction. Based out of Montana State University, the YWP is qualified to deliver CEU- and Renewal-Unit-eligible instruction to faculty and staff in accordance with Montana OPI’s license renewal requirements and individual school district’s step-up matrices.
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If you’re interested in booking us for a workshop, have your curriculum director or principal contact YWP via phone or email. We will work with them to iron out the details of a workshop to suit your school or district’s needs.
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No! We have a growing network of YWP teacher consultants across the Northwest who frequently travel. After scheduling a free consultation, our team will work with you to determine the best and closest consultants for your school.
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A typical YWP workshop is designed to be an active collaboration between your teachers and ours. We will read, write, problem solve, and plan together, tapping into the collective expertise in the room. The goal is always for everyone to walk away with at least one thing they can use in their classroom that week!
Book a Free Consultation
We’ll prepare a proposal and walk you through every step of the process.