Central Utah Writing Project
Utah teachers writing and learning together since 2009
About CUWP
Welcome to the Central Utah Writing Project! We’re glad you’re here.
We are a community of teachers who are passionate about writing, teaching, and learning. We are affiliated with the National Writing Project, a network of more than 200 sites committed to promoting the teaching of writing at all levels and across all disciplines.
Our mission is to engage teachers and students across Utah in investigating and practicing effective writing habits and strategies. We believe that writing is a powerful tool for communication, expression, inquiry, and social change. We also believe that teachers are the best teachers of teachers, and that by sharing their expertise, experiences, and resources, we create a supportive community of writers and learners.
Please explore our website to learn more about us and what we do. If you are interested in participating with our community, please contact us at cuwp@byu.edu. We would love to hear from you!
Upcoming Events
CUWP Reunion Day 2024
June 20, 2024
8:30 am – 1:00 pm
JFSB 4186/4188
Summer Institute Showcase
June 27, 2024
12:00 – 3:00 pm
JFSB 4186/4188
One Week Workshop 2024
June 10-14, 2024
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
BYU Campus
We hope to see our CUWP Fellows from 2009 – 2024 at our annual Reunion Day, where we’ll learn from Dr. Sarah Clark from the BYU McKay School of Education. Of course we’ll eat and write and connect as well. RSVP by June 17 at the link below.
Learn from 2024 CUWP Fellows about their experiences writing, conducting inquiry, and sharing their writing teaching practices at the Summer Institute. You’re invited for lunch, writing together, and a presentation of learning. RSVP by Friday, June 21 at the link below.
Earn 3 credits from SUU and rejuvenate your teaching practice with other K-12 teachers who want to learn more about writing and teaching writing. Register by May 5, 2024.
Summer Institute 2024
June 10-27, 2024 (see flyer for dates)
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
BYU Campus
Presentation Workshop Series
May 2024 – March 2025
Times and Dates TBD
BYU Campus/Zoom
SSWCA & CUWP Conference 2025
Please click on the link below to apply by February 10, 2024. Applications include a short essay and a letter from an administrator.
Interested in proposing and presenting a session at the SSWCA & CUWP conference in March 2025? Not sure how to fit your teaching experience into the conference theme? Join us for a workshop series meant to coach you through the conference presentation proposal process. Email cuwp@byu.edu for more information.
Join with K-12 and university writing center directors, tutors, school administrators, and writing teachers to learn more about peer tutoring and student-centered writing pedagogy. CFP published at the link below.
What We Offer
Summer Institute
A three-week intensive workshop where teachers engage in community with each other to investigate and reflect on their instructional methods, prepare and deliver presentations, and work in writing groups toward personal and professional publication.
Professional Development
Customized workshops and consultations by CUWP teacher leaders for schools and districts that want to enhance their writing instruction and assessment.
Teaching Resources
A collection of materials to support educators as they hone their craft. This is a collection of both resources we find helps, as well as resources produced by former fellows of the Summer Institute.
Connecting Teachers Across Utah
Learn More About CUWP
Publications from Fellows
Check out our CUWP Fellows Write page for a comprehensive list of publications by CUWP Fellows since 2009.
By Whitney Sorensen (CUWP ’19)
Published 2023 The English Journal
By Emily Brown (CUWP ’23)
Published 2023 Utah English Journal
Testimonials from Fellows
With gratitude, CUWP recognizes the contributions of Emily Brown (CUWP ’20) and Megan Wight (CUWP ’21) for their assistance in conducting research and developing website content, Joseph Wiederhold (CUWP ’12) for video production, and the BYU College of Humanities Office of Digital Media and Communications, particularly student developers Lexi Jorgensen (BYU ’23) and Camille Plasencia (BYU ’23), for their design and development work in building this website. We acknowledge Brett Hilton (BYU ’23) for designing our updated logo and brand identity.