For Teachers

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Professional Development

The Yellowstone Writing Project offers professional development for school districts and teachers in the form of writing workshops, demo lessons, and/or custom curriculum design. Our teacher consultants are experienced educators who are passionate about writing and writing instruction. Book a free consultation today and let a YWP representative take you step-by-step through the process of bringing the Yellowstone Writing Project to your school or classroom!

Graduate Coursework

The Yellowstone Writing Project is proud to offer both the Invitational Summer Institute (ISI) and the Advanced Institute (AI) for educators looking to pursue a master’s degree, earn CEUs/Renewal Units, or simply improve their writing instruction. The ISI takes place every other summer and is an intensive professional experience through which participating teachers immerse themselves in their own writing and in the study of writing instruction. Teachers who participate in the Summer Institute may earn six graduate credit hours through Montana State University’s Department of English.

Master of Arts in English Education

The Yellowstone Writing Project works closely with Montana State University’s Departments of English and Education. For educators interested in pursuing a master’s degree in English Ed., the recently launched MA:EE program is an online graduate program designed for working teachers. Up to nine of the thirty credits required for this program can be taken through the YWP.

Fire on the Page

Fire on the Page

Join us for our 10th annual writing workshop in Bozeman, MT!

FAQs

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 Consultation

We’ll prepare a proposal and walk you through every step of the process.