Summer Institute

CRWP 2018 Cohort

As a site of the National Writing Project, the Chippewa River Writing Project adheres to a model of “teachers teaching teachers” and invites you to join us  summer institutes  that will engage you as a writer and teacher of writing.


      The CRWP Summer Institute was one of the most beneficial and impactful PDs that I have ever had the privilege of attending. The teaching demos presented by facilitators each day were highly engaging, consisted of a variety of online tools, and could be modified for any grade level or subject area. I highly recommend this PD for any teacher that is looking for a meaningful experience that will have a positive impact on their classroom practice.

      Lyndsay Young, North Branch Elementary School



      Please contact our director, Troy Hicks, with questions that you might have about CRWP summer institute opportunities.


      I gained a network of colleagues and friends… a group in which I feel very comfortable and hope to share many years of writing, collaboration, and learning together.

      Building and sharing with a network of colleagues, and learning new technologies and teaching strategies have inspired me to re-think my current situation and approach teaching from new perspectives.

      Previous Summer Institutes

       CRWP 2009 Summer Institute Group Photo CRWP 2010 Summer Institute Group Photo
      2009 Invitational Summer Institute2010 Invitational Summer Institute
       CRWP 2011 Summer Institute Group Photo CRWP 2013 Summer Institute Group Photo
      2011 Invitational Summer Institute2013 Invitational Summer Institute
       CRWP 2015 Summer Institute Group Photo2017-18 Institute Cohort
      2015 Summer Leadership Institute2017 Invitational Leadership Institute
      Hosted by Cadillac Area Public Schools
      CRWP 2018 CohortCRWP Summer 2020 Group Picture
      2018 Summer Leadership Institute
      Hosted by Mt. Pleasant Public Schools
      2020 Remote Literacy Learning Institute
      CRWP 2021 Group PhotoCRWP TLC 2023 Group Photo
      2021 Remote Literacy Learning Institute2023 Writing Our Futures Institute with The Literacy Center