The Saginaw Bay Writing Project

Since its beginnings in 1993, the Saginaw Bay Writing Project (SBWP) has worked to promote literacy throughout the Mid-Michigan area. Our site fulfills the philosophy of the National Writing Project, supporting best practices with a “teachers teaching teachers” model.

Each year, SBWP hosts a Summer Invitational Institute where teachers have the opportunity to become versed in best practice, grow as writers themselves, and develop the skills they need to become teacher leaders in their own districts. In addition to hosting the Summer Institute, the Writing Project offers Advanced Institutes, provides outreach to area schools, offers a variety of best practice workshops, sponsors writing marathons, publishes teacher and student writing anthologies, and consults with area districts to guide teacher professional development. The SBWP is committed to promoting excellence in the teaching and practice of writing.

SBWP Mission

• Develop a network of effective teachers who share their successes
• Foster a community of teachers who are also writers
• Encourage personal and professional growth in the teaching of writing
• Improve the writing of Michigan students at all levels.

The 16th Annual Invitational Summer Institute

2008 SBWP Summer Institute Fellows

Professional Development Workshops and Best Practices

Resources and Communication

• Professional Development Workshops
• Saginaw Bay Writing Project Activities
• SBWP Listserv : Demonstrate the contagion of good ideas! Network with The Saginaw Bay Writing Project listserv. Contact Elaine Hunyadi to join.

Saginaw Bay Writing Project Affiliations