The University of Mississippi Writing Project

Fall Workshops

All Sessions are from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
All workshops include lunch
CEUs available for a $20 fee
Schools may send four teachers for the price of three

Unlocking Understanding: Ways to Activate and Build Background Knowledge

September 24, 2025
Grades K-5 and 6-12  

• Learn how knowledge, not generic skills, plays a vital role in improving literacy.
• Recognize and address knowledge gaps in your own classroom.
• Extend students’ knowledge on key topics to help them access complex texts. 

Coach, Mentor, Lead: Building Connection and Capacity

October 29, 2025
Elementary and Secondary Levels 

• Designed for literacy coaches and lead teachers, this workshop will expand your collaborative coaching skills as you work alongside your teachers to support student growth. 
• We’ll explore how to mentor and support brand new and early career teachers as well as more veteran educators. 
• Learn new ways to facilitate your feedback and data analysis conversations, plus new approaches to model lessons. 

 

PO/Invoice: If you need an invoice sent, please send the information to umwp@olemiss.edu. The online system only allows payment by credit card.

Note: Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. All cancellations must be made via email to umwp@olemiss.edu at least 48 hours prior to the workshop date.

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