Professional Development

The Oregon Writing Project at SOU recognizes the primary importance of teacher knowledge, expertise and leadership. Graduates of each Intensive Summer Institute become Teacher Consultants for the Oregon Writing Project. Teacher Consultants play key roles in the ongoing work of the Project: as instructors and coordinators of school-year staff development programs, directors of youth programs, and part-time Writing Project staff members.

There are many ways for Teacher Consultants to renew their teaching skills and knowledge base and share their expertise with others. The OWP organizes writing groups, focus groups, and special projects each year. The topics for our inservice programs vary in response to current issues and needs.

The OWP provides professional development institutes, both summer and yearlong, for teachers of pre-K to college level classes. Half-day and full-day workshops are offered to provide consulting and coaching, and professional development units as well as graduate credits are a great chance to try out creative approaches to writing instruction.