The University of Mississippi Writing Project

2025 Invitational Leadership Institute for Teachers

Dates: June 16-27, 2025 (M-F)
Institute Meeting Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. daily

Hybrid Format: Face-to-face meetings on June 16, 17, 26 and 27. Online synchronous and asynchronous meetings all other days.

Register Online

An Invitation for Teachers

Are you ready to…

• Join a vibrant community of educators
• Grow as a writer and an instructional leader
• Explore effective practices in literacy

Upon successful completion of the Institute, participants become teacher consultants (TCs) of the University of Mississippi Writing Project and members of the National Writing Project (NWP), a nationwide professional learning community that puts the knowledge, experience, and voices of teachers at the center.

Eligibility
Teachers in all grade levels (K–16) and all subject areas in Mississippi schools north of Jackson are eligible to apply for admission to the UMWP Invitational Leadership Institute.

Credits
Participants will earn three hours of graduate credit or 6.0 CEUs.

The invitational leadership institute is at the core of the NWP’s model of “teachers teaching teachers.” The institute develops teachers as leaders, teachers as learners, and teachers as writers.

Application requirements

• A personal statement of interest 
• The names and emails of two references who can speak to your classroom instructional experience
• An Invitation for Teachers

Personal statement of interest:
In 250-500 words, tell us who you are as a teacher and a learner, and explain why you wish to participate in the Institute.

Priority deadline
The Institute is limited to 12 participants. Applications received before March 31st will receive priority consideration.