Ozarks Writing Project

05/19/2026

I'm delighted to invite Ozarks Writing Project teachers to a special evening celebrating writing, literacy, and the joy of teaching. Spots are limited. Certificates for Career Ladder (3.5 hours) are available.

Join us on Tuesday, June 16 for hors d'oeuvres and conversation from 5:30–6:30 p.m. In the Union Club in Plaster Student Union, followed by a Literacy Cabaret with author and educator Barry Lane from 6:30–8:00 p.m.

Barry Lane is a nationally recognized author, writing teacher, and performer whose work has inspired educators across the country to think differently about the writing classroom. The Literacy Cabaret is unlike any professional learning you've experienced—part workshop, part performance, all joy.

We hope you'll join us for what promises to be a memorable evening.

Please RSVP by June 5 to Eunice Obeng [email protected] or Keri Franklin at [email protected]

With warm regards,
Keri Franklin
Director, Ozarks Writing Project
Missouri State University

04/27/2026

2007 TCs--do you remember your small writing group?

04/27/2026

Summer Institute orientation is this Saturday, May 2. If you have attended in the past, you are welcome
to join to reinvigorate yourself as a writer. The stipend is $750 for current K-12 teachers in Missouri or free graduate credit.

This will be a hybrid institute with all of the core things that matter—writing together, reading together, and learning from one another.

On campus dates are May 2, June 8-9-10, June 16 and 17.

Barry Lane wants to visit June 16 or June 17. Let Keri Franklin know if you are interested in attending his workshop. Spots are limited. OWP Teacher Consultants and those attending this summer have first dibs.

04/13/2026

Teachers, faculty, and graduate students are welcome to apply for the OWP summer institute! Scan the QR for the application form and full agenda.

Please DM us or visit our website for more information!

03/27/2026

Join the CODERS Workshop this summer! Apply at https://cwccc.missouristate.edu/CODERS/summer_2026_application.htm

Please reach out to us with any questions—we're happy to help! Or, visit our website for more information on CODERS at https://cwccc.missouristate.edu/CODERS/

03/02/2026

Award-winning author Alison C. Rollins is coming to Missouri State! We encourage you to attend on March 10 at 7 p.m. in 101 Karls Hall.

This event is presented by the Springfield Regional Arts Council, the Department of English, and the Reynolds College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities.

02/18/2026

Teaching K-8 and interested in integrating coding in your classroom. This is the last year of the US Department of Education grant, and we would love for you to join us. Reserve your spot today.

12/09/2025

Check out our latest monthly newsletter:
https://mailchi.mp/missouristate/stay-in-the-loop-with-the-coders-newsletter?e=[UNIQID]

Visit https://cwccc.missouristate.edu/CODERS/Newsletters.htm to SUBSCRIBE and stay in the loop!

We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season!

10/16/2025

Thank you to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education! I am glad to announce that we will be offering the Ozarks Writing Project's Summer Invitational Institute. Hope you will consider joining or sharing with friends who teach K-12.

May 3 – Kickoff (Inspiration & Connection)
June 8–12 – Deep Dive (Learning, Application, and Writing)
June 15–18 – Reflection, Revision, and Sharing
June 20 – Capstone Celebration (Culmination and Next Steps)

45+ hours for Career Ladder. Three hours of graduate credit. Date

Saturday, May 3

Face to Face, 9:00 am–3:00 pm

Kickoff & Community Building: Introduction to course, writing invitations, and professional goals.

June 8–10 (Mon–Wed)

Face to Face, 9:00 am–3:00 pm

Writing & Learning Intensive: Immersive sessions on teaching writing, modeling practice, and dedicated writing time.

June 11–12 (Th–Fri)

Asynchronous

Independent Work: Drafting, revising, reading, or responding online.

June 15 (Mon)

Online Synchronous, 9:00–11:00 am

Small Writing Groups: Peer response and support.

June 16–17 (T–W)

Face to Face, 9:00 am–3:00 pm

Workshop & Reflection: Continue developing writing; connect to classroom practice.

June 18 (Th)

Face to Face (Capstone), 9:30 am–3:00 pm

Capstone Celebration: Final presentations, reflections, and next steps for publication or classroom use.

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June 19 (Fri)

Online Synchronous, 9:00–11:00 am

Writing Groups: Final peer sharing and revision planning.

June 27

Final Submission Window

Final writing project or publication due.

Send a message to learn more

10/16/2025

🌳✍️ It’s end of the first Write Out Week!

Celebrate writing in the great outdoors — your way!

📍 Tonight: “Park” yourself and write with us via Zoom!

📍 Step outside when you are home or stay in — write solo or with students. All you need is a notebook and a little inspiration.

📍 Tomorrow (10:00 AM–1:00 PM): Join us at Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield for a community writing event.

📝 We’ll have writing prompts, giveaways, and friendly folks to help you get started — or just come and write your way.

🎒 Bring your students, journal, colleagues, family, or friends — or just yourself.

🎉 Everyone is welcome. No experience needed. Just show up and write!

✅ RSVP in the comments or post on social media using and to let us know you're joining!

Missouri State University English Department Missouri State Coders Project Missouri State University English Department Language Arts Department of Southwest Missouri (LAD) Springfield Writers' Guild

Today at 7p ET/4p PT: Write Out invites you to take a moment to “park” yourself, write, and awaken the senses. Connect via Zoom with friends and colleagues to write and share. RSVP for Zoom link at https://bit.ly/4nOZPGp