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Iowa Writing Project: Level I Institute (2026-2027)
Please join us for the Iowa Writing Project's Level I Institute, the foundational course offering on which all of our other programming rests.

Designed for K–College practicing educators in any discipline, IWP focuses on teaching writing and using writing to enhance learning across disciplines. During this experiential opportunity, you will dig into professional literature, participate in professional discourse, construct knowledge through collaborative conversations, think reflectively about your classroom practices and beliefs, and design new learning opportunities for your students. In addition, we'll forge a writing community by writing for ourselves, reflecting upon our pieces and those of others, and sharing our own writing with the group. Both of these portions of the course will allow us to find ways to advocate for ourselves as the highly-qualified professionals we are.

Some details:

    • Facilitators:  TBD

    • Dates: June 22-26, 2026; 5 Virtual Saturdays throughout the year TBD by the group; June 21-25, 2027

    • Location: Central Rivers Area Education Agency, 1521 Technology Parkway, Cedar Falls IA 50613

    • Times: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. everyday (tentatively)

    • Cost: IWP Registration Fee: $550

      • This covers instructor salaries and course fees (technology, materials, and facilities). It goes directly toward the infrastructure of Iowa Writing Project. ($150 of this fee is refundable through June 2. After that, no refunds will be given.)

    • Optional Cost: Course Credit

      • If you wish to take this course for 3 licensure renewal/graduate credits, you will have the opportunity to do so by registering for this course through Iowa AEA statewide professional learning system on the first day of class. 

      • Here's an overview of what those expenses will look like: $75/credit participant fee in addition to licensure renewal at $50/credit or graduate credit at $140/credit. It’s based on this licensure renewal/graduate credit fee structure that the statewide AEA system adopted for the 2024-2025 year.

      • Here’s the breakdown of total costs per credit option:

Licensure Renewal: Participant Fee $75 x 3 = $225 + Per Credit Fee 50 x 3 = $150
TOTAL COST: $375 AEA Credit + $550 IWP Registration = $925

Graduate Credit: Participant Fee $75 x 3 = $225 + Per Credit Fee 140 x 3 = $420
                                    TOTAL COST: $645 AEA Credit + $550 IWP Registration = $1,195

If you have other questions regarding the Iowa Writing Project offering, please send us an email: <iowawritingproject1978@gmail.com>.

Looking forward to seeing you on the roster,
Kirstey Ewald and Sheila Benson
Iowa Writing Project Co-directors
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Vision: By creating a professionally rich space, IWP empowers teacher learning and leadership through authentic and informed literacy practices.

Mission: By engaging in reflective practices, teachers across all levels and disciplines create community through authentic writing and critical reading.

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EXAMPLES:   Central Rivers Area Education Agency   OR   University of Northern Iowa   OR    Eliza Conley High
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IWP Registration Fee
The registration fee for this writing opportunity is $550. This fee covers the instructors' salary and materials fee. It goes directly toward the infrastructure of Iowa Writing Project. 

$150 of this fee is refundable through June 2. After that, no refunds will be given. 
How will you pay for the Level I Institute registration fee? *
PAYMENT DIRECTIONS
Writers paying with a debit/credit card will need to use this link from Square, our credit card site: https://square.link/u/9b0UdYN2.

Writers who want to pay using a PO and need an invoice should request one by emailing Sheila Benson at iowawritingproject1978@gmail.com. Write LEVEL I INSTITUTE PO as the subject so it’s easy to flag.

Writers who want to pay via check should mail their payment to this address: 
Sheila Benson, IWP Treasurer
2103 Grand Boulevard
Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Make the check payable to Iowa Writing Project with the memo IWP Level I Institute 2025-2026.  Please DO NOT FORGET THE MEMO so Sheila knows why she’s receiving the check. : )
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