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Welcome to the CSU Writing Project, which is an affiliate of the National Writing Project.

Since our site began in 2003, our mission has been to improve the teaching of writing by offering meaningful professional development for K-16 educators as well as innovative writing programs for youth writers.
Informed by a social justice perspective, we are committed to providing equity and access
​to high-quality literacy programs for all learners. 

2023-24 PROGRAMs FOR TEACHERS

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​We invite elementary, secondary, and university educators in any discipline to apply for our professional development programs on trauma-informed teaching. Using a community of practice model, we will take a humanizing approach in these programs by acknowledging the challenges associated with trauma without dwelling in darkness. Together, we will promote healing, support post-traumatic growth, and move from individual and collective trauma into collective light.

CLICK HERE for more information about specific learning outcomes, program benefits, and registration.



PROGRAMS for young writers

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REGISTRATION FOR
SUMMER 2024 WORKSHOPS
IS NOW OPEN!



Early Bird Registration: $175 (closes Feb. 5, 2024)
Regular Registration: $200 (after Feb. 5, 2024) 
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Final Registration Deadline: June 3, 2024

Students entering 4th-12th grade in the 2024-25 school year are invited to register for our summer creative writing workshops, which will be held on the CSU campus, June 24-28, 2024. In these highly popular, immersive workshops, students will experiment with writing techniques in various genres, work in writing groups, learn from published writers, and more!

Snacks will be provided daily, and students will receive a free t-shirt at the end of the workshop.


CLICK THIS LINK TO READ MORE INFORMATION, ACCESS THE APPLICATION, AND PAY FOR REGISTRATION.

Download a flyer.

​​​CSUWP Trauma-Informed Teaching Institute

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​*A NOTE ABOUT COST FOR K-12 CLASSROOM TEACHERS ONLY:
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Including the books, materials, and professional facilitation that you will receive, the entire institute costs less than $4/hr.! However, if the cost is prohibitive and you are unable to receive administrative support for your registration fee, we have reserved a small number of scholarship seats for K-12 classroom teachers only. Please e-mail CSUWP Director Cindy O'Donnell-Allen for more information.
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JULY 14! REGISTER  HERE 
DUE TO THE HANDS-ON, COMMUNITY-DRIVEN
​NATURE OF THE INSTITUTE, 

REGISTRATION WILL BE CAPPED AT 25 PARTICIPANTS
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For more information about CSUWP,
contact the Site Director, Dr. cindy o'donnell-allen