YWP Teacher Consultants offer professional development for school districts and teachers at every level, across the state of Montana.
The Yellowstone Writing Project Invitational Summer Institute 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 may earn six graduate credit hours through Montana State University's Department of English. They also have opportunities to consult with schools in the Yellowstone Region, engage in regional and national PD activities, and become part of a vibrant community of committed, supportive educators from across Montana and beyond.
Ask About the Next CohortFor those who have completed an Invitational Summer Institute, the Advanced Institute provides participants a chance to reinvigorate their writing and teaching, as well as reconnect with other YWP Teacher Consultants during a one-week summer session.
Ask About the Next CohortYWP hosts a mid-winter conference consisting of writing time, working sessions, and a keynote speaker. Our two main goals: connect those who teach writing in their classrooms with others from around the state, and refuel teachers in a supportive community.
Get Conference UpdatesYWP Teacher Consultants create and offer professional development for school districts and teacher collectives. Contact our directors to begin the conversation on how we can establish and invigorate writing communities in your schools.
Tell us about your school, your students, and what you're hoping to strengthen in your writing instruction.
We'll prepare a proposal walking you through scope, timing, and how the PD ties to your district's goals and funding.
YWP Teacher Consultants lead hands-on, collaborative sessions built for your grade levels and subject areas.
Most YWP professional development can be structured to count toward CEUs or renewal units. [Placeholder — confirm current policy.]
Many districts fund YWP PD through Title II or building-level PD budgets — book a consultation and we'll walk you through proposal and invoicing. [Placeholder — confirm process details.]
Not at all — YWP Teacher Consultants travel across the Yellowstone region and the state of Montana, and can also work with schools remotely. [Placeholder — confirm current service area.]
Workshops are collaborative and hands-on: teachers write alongside their students' assignments, examine mentor texts, and leave with strategies tailored to their grade level and subject. [Placeholder — confirm format details.]
We'll prepare a proposal and walk you through every step of the process — no obligation, just a conversation.
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