Oregon Writing Project at Eastern Oregon University
Serving kindergarten through college teachers in all content areas since 1991
Teacher Programs
Teaching Ideas Institutes: Each summer, the OWP hosts two three-week invitational Teaching Ideas Institutes. Teachers from all disciplines and grade levels are invited to develop effective teaching strategies to enhance student learning and performance through an emphasis on writing. Locations rotate among Bend, La Grande, Ontario, Pendleton, and Redmond. 2012 Flyer. 2013 dates and locations TBA.
Treasure Valley Teaching Ideas Institute 2012
Eastern Promise: The OWP has partnered with the Eastern Promise to pilot a credit-by-proficiency pathway to college credit for high school students. The Eastern Promise Language Arts PLC determined Writing 121 outcomes and assessments, and participating teachers are implementing them during the 2012-13 academic year. More…
basalt Teachers’ Workshop: As a companion to the Student Writers’ Workshop, basalt editors Jodi Varon and David Axelrod provide the basalt Teacher’s Workshop, a half-day opportunity to practice a particular writing technique while students are enjoying their own workshop sessions. 2012 Flyer. 2013 TBA.
School-Based Professional Development: The OWP can bring standards-aligned, research-based, credit-bearing, cost-effective professional development to your school. We work with teachers and administrators to develop appropriate programs that value existing expertise and harness teacher dialogue to improve practice. More…
Writers’ Retreats: The OWP believes that teachers of writing should also be writers and provides time and space to practice the craft. Time spent writing, sharing, thinking, eating, and enjoying nature is rejuvenating, and relaxed contact with other teachers provides opportunities for discussing classroom practice and developing a network of peers. A writers’ retreat will occur in Joseph, OR in Summer 2013. Dates TBA.
Leadership and Networking: As an affiliate of the National Writing Project, the OWP encourages teachers to network across regions and across state boundaries to share strategies with other practitioners and to take leadership roles in their buildings, schools, districts, and communities as advocates for effective teaching and professional development. More…
