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  • Summer Institute

    Summer Institute

    Teachers who apply to participate in the Chippewa River Writing Project’s Summer Institute participate in reading and writing groups, and share their teaching practices with a group of supportive colleagues. Over the course of the summer, participants learn a variety of strategies for integrating writing into their classroom instruction. Since 2009, we have served hundreds…

  • Beaver Island

    Beaver Island

    The CRWP has held five institutes on Beaver Island where teachers engage in collaborative, inquiry-based workshops and field experiences to identify and integrate key standards from STEAM-related fields.

  • Professional Development

    Professional Development

    Our professional development experiences engage participants in activities both as writers and teachers of writing. Specifically, we can offer workshops in 90 minute, 3 hour, or 6 hour formats and we aim to customize our services based on local needs for your students, staff, and school. Ideally, we would aim to work with a group…

  • Continuity

    Continuity

    After they participate in one of our institutes, Chippewa River Writing Project teachers and teacher consultants meet through a variety of continuity events. From opportunities to socialize and write to showcases of teacher research, CRWP participants find chances to reconnect with one another, share their writing, and celebrate teaching. Learn more about upcoming continuity events…

  • Beaver Island Institute

    Beaver Island Institute

    Unfortunately, we did not meet our registration goals for the 2023 Beaver Island Institute and will need to cancel the event. Please stay tuned to the CRWP Facebook page and website for future PD opportunities. Questions? Please contact: Dr. Troy HicksDirector, Chippewa River Writing Projecttroy.hicks@cmich.edu