WELCOME TO THE COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY WRITING PROJECT
an affiliate of the National Writing Project since 2003
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K-12 teachers in all content areas are invited to join us for three exciting no-cost programs in Summer/Fall 2026!
- Writers Colony for K-12 Teachers: Restore your creativity by writing in community with other teachers, June 22-25 (9am-12pm), on the CSU campus in Fort Collins. Register at this link by Mon., 6/8.
- Zoom Book Club: Discuss Brené Brown's new book, Strong Ground, over Zoom on July 8, 15, and 22 (all Wednesdays, 9:00-10:15am). Register at this link by Mon., 6/15.
- 2026 Thinking and Writing Institute: Cultivate a community of belonging, foster your own creativity, and design equity-centered curriculum that matters to you and your students. This hybrid experience will begin with a July retreat on the CSU campus and run through the Fall 2026 semester on the dates listed below. Apply by Wed., July 1, at this link. Dates of participation are as follows:
- Summer Institute: July 28-30 (9-3:30), in person on the CSU campus, Fort Collins
- Fall Zoom meetings: September 8, October 6, November 3 (5-6:30pm, all Tuesdays)
- Project Showcase: Saturday, Dec. 5 (9-3:30), in person on the CSU campus, Fort Collins
SUMMER 2026
Young Writers Workshop
June 22-26, 2026
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 8, 2026
COST: $200
June 22-26, 2026
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 8, 2026
COST: $200
Students entering 4th-12th grade in the 2026-27 school year are invited to register for our summer creative writing workshops, which will be held on the CSU campus. 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 here to register and read more!
Snacks will be provided daily, and students will receive a free t-shirt at the end of the workshop.
Click here to register and read more!
FOR MORE DETAILS ON ALL OF THESE PROGRAMS,
VISIT THE "Programs for Teachers" page.
VISIT THE "Programs for Teachers" page.
THE CSUWP MISSION
The mission of CSUWP is 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.