​CSUWP programs for teachers

These no-cost programs are open to K-12 educators in any content area. 

summer/fall 2026
Thinking & Writing INstitute:​

Teaching with Creativity ​
​While Working for Social Change
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​"Creativity is an aspect of our joy; without it, how are we equipped to do work toward justice?" 
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- Kass Minor, Teaching Fiercely: Spreading Joy and Justice in Our Schools
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Mon., July 13, at this link 

The institute is capped at 20 participants. Only 3 spots remain as of 7/10.

Please note: We value authenticity and personal integrity in all CSUWP programs and ask that you do not use AI in crafting your response to the application.

DATES / LOCATIONS:
This paid professional development opportunity is available to K-12 educators in any content area. ​It begins and concludes with face-to-face retreats on the CSU campus in Fort Collins and meets over Zoom in the months in between.

​Attendance is required at all of the following meetings:
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  • 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​
WHAT YOU'LL DO:  
In this highly interactive institute, we will work together in community to meet the following outcomes:
  • Cultivating a community of belonging, united by a commitment to joy, imagination, and educational justice
  • Fostering YOUR creativity as a non-negotiable birthright that will feed your soul and fuel your teaching
  • Centering writing and other critical literacy skills as tools for learning and reflection for both students and teachers
  • Designing equity-centered content curriculum that matters to you and your students and fosters imaginative thinking
  • Developing staying power in the profession, using the tools of sustainable teaching

WHAT YOU'LL GET:
For attending all institute meetings, participating positively in the learning community, and completing the required tasks, you will receive:
  • A $500 stipend
  • Free books and materials
  • The option to purchase 3 CSU graduate credits for approx. $225 total
At the conclusion of the institute, you will also earn the official title of CSU Writing Project Fellow.

​summer 2026
​Zoom Book Club
​July 8, 15, and 22
(all wednesdays, 9:00-10:15AM)
the book club is at capacity, so REGISTRATION has closed.​

 "Brené Brown returns with an urgent call to reimagine the essentials of courageous leadership. In a time when uncertainty runs deep...Brown delivers practical, actionable insights that illuminate the mindsets and skill sets essential to reclaiming focus and driving growth through connection, discipline, and accountability." (New York Times)
We are pleased to offer a PAID opportunity to participate in a Zoom book club on Brené Brown's new book, Strong Ground. Book club sessions will include lively conversation, informal writing/sharing, and a sustainable teaching activity. ​We will mail a free copy of the book to your home address, and you will receive a $75 stipend for attending and fully participating in all three book club sessions. You will also have the optional opportunity to purchase one CSU graduate credit for approximately $75. 

DATES: Wednesdays, July 8, 15, and 22 (9:00-10:15am)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Mon., 6/29 -- Register at this link.

​The book club is limited to 10 participants. Registrations will be reviewed on a rolling basis in the order that they are received. You will be notified of your status and will receive a confirmation at least one week before the book club begins. Your book will be mailed directly to your home, and we'll provide you with the Zoom link at that time, too. 
​Have any questions about CSUWP programs?
​Contact CSUWP Director Cindy O'Donnell-Allen at [email protected].