We believe that teachers who write and share best practices are better able to teach writing, and they are often the best source for creating good writing habits for other teachers and students.

Our focus is to enrich teachers by providing interaction and writing time with each other.

To achieve this mission, the Lake Michigan Writing Project conducts:

• An Invitational Summer Insitute (ENG 632)
• A Teacher Research course (ENG 633)
• Professional Development Workshops during the school year led by teachers
• Open Institutes for teachers by teachers
• Professional Learning Communitites at individual schools led by teachers
• Writing groups for teachers led by teachers
• Summer Writing camps for youth led by teachers 

Our History

In 2003, Tony Tendero submitted an application to the National Writing Project for a new site in Western Michigan.  The Lake Michigan Writing Project now serves the Grand Rapids and West Michigan areas, including the Lakeshore.