2021 Summer Institute: Engaged Virtual Writing

  

2021 Summer Institute: 

Engaged Virtual Writing

for K-College Teachers 

Remote via Zoom 

Featuring teaching demonstrations by 

CMU Professor of Literacy & Technology and Chippewa River Writing Project Director Troy Hicks, 

& RRVWP co-directors Ben Melby and Angela Hase

 

The Red River Valley Writing Project is a  professional development and support network for K-college 

teachers. Its focus is to improve the teaching and use of writing across all grade levels and subject areas.  

Our mission 

•Create a network of teachers who can share their successes in teaching and using writing. 

•Develop a community of teachers who write. •Encourage personal and professional growth in the 

teaching of writing. 

•Improve the writing of students in the region. 

What does the Summer Institute offer? 

As a site of the National Writing Project, the  RRVWP Summer Institute offers participants a  place to read

and discuss ideas about teaching  writing and using writing to teach—plus time to  write. Readings include

common and individual selections to meet the needs and interests of all  participants in the institute. 

Teachers also share best teaching practices through hands-on teaching  demonstrations and explore the 

teaching of writing by writing. 

Who can participate? 

Teachers of any subject, at any grade level, in eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota

may apply. Since National Writing Project summer institutes are invitational, all participants must apply 

directly to the RRVWP.

 

Stipend & Credit  

Participants are eligible to receive a $500 stipend. Institute fellows are eligible for 2 credits through 

NDSU. Requirements: participation, book discussions, and teaching demonstration.

When is the Institute? 

Pre-institute orientation 

Friday, May 14th  (5:15-6:45 pm)

Saturday, May 15th (9:00-11:30 am) 

Summer Institute 

Monday-Thursday June 14-17 (8:45-12:00)

Monday-Thursday June 21-24 (8:45-12:00)

Additional 1 credit option to participate in

NWP Midwest Virtual Conference, July 30-31 

How can I apply? 

By April 24th, fill out the online application and  make sure your administrator or supervisor has  

completed an online recommendation. 

Application link:  

https://forms.gle/NLnbzLvu4LJFMfBH7

Recommendation link: 

https://forms.gle/EqYfAfzvCkKy2LiCA