Summer Institute
The Institute provides and promotes writing instruction for teachers of all grade levels and content areas. Participants will focus on addressing the needs of student writers, current theory and research on teaching writing, and practice writing and responding to writing in small groups.
The Institute will provide participants with the following:
- resources for teaching writing
- opportunities for growth as a writer
- a support network for realizing and pursuing new initiatives
Summer Institute OWP 2026 Agenda
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Date
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Format
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Focus
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Hours
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Saturday, May 2
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Face to Face, 9:30 am–3:30 pm
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Kickoff & Community Building: Introduction to course, writing invitations, professional goals, and, of course,
writing!
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6
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June 3–4
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Online Synchronous
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Writing Groups: Meet with your writing groups.
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2
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June 8–10 (Mon–Wed)
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Face to Face, 9:30 am–3:30 pm
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Writing & Learning Intensive: Immersive sessions on teaching writing, modeling practice, and dedicated writing
time.
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18
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June 11–12 (Th–Fri)
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Asynchronous
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Independent Work: Drafting, revising, reading, or responding online.
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3
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June 15 (Mon)
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Online Synchronous, 9:30–11:30 am
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Writing Groups: Meet with groups to provide and receive peer response and support.
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2
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June 16 & 17 (T–W)
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Face to Face, 9:30 am–3:30 pm
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Workshop & Reflection: Continue developing writing; connect to classroom practice.
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12
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Saturday, June 20
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Face to Face (Capstone), 9:00 am–12:00 pm
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Capstone Celebration: Final presentations, reflections, and next steps for publication or classroom use.
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3
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June 20–July 20
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Final Submission Window
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Final writing project or publication due.
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To apply, visit the form HERE.