Hudson Valley Writing Project

Hudson Valley Writing Project

Welcome to the Hudson Valley Writing Project at SUNY New Paltz!
One of 175 National Writing Project sites across the country, HVWP provides powerful writing and learning opportunities for educators, students, and community members in our region.

UPCOMING EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES:

Transform your practice and become a HVWP teacher consultant!
Apply to one of HVWP's two acclaimed 2025-26 Invitational Institutes for teachers: 

LEADERSHIP IN THE TEACHING OF WRITING 

HVWP is pleased to offer its 24th Invitational Institute for educators who wish to
develop expertise in literacy instruction and serve as leaders in their school communities.

EARLY CAREER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

This unique leadership program supports teachers in the first five years of their careers who wish to put writing, reading, and critical thinking at the center of their practice. 

Experience the joy of writing!  
SUMMER 2025 YOUNG WRITERS PROGRAMS

Each summer, children and teens join our community of writers to explore their interests - art, nature, fantasy, creative writing, role-play, comics, audio storytelling, and more. HVWP workshops are led by expert writing teachers who inspire students to write and share their work in a warm, supportive settings. Generous tuition assistance makes our programs available to all young people who wish to attend.


Register for our upcoming workshop:
 

READING STRATEGIES FOR SECONDARY TEACHERS WORKING ACROSS THE CONTENT AREAS 
In this online workshop for 6-12 teachers, supported by the Mid-Hudson Teacher Center, HVWP teachers will introduce practical strategies that build students' engagement, reading comprehension, content learning, and the ability to understand nonfiction texts. 
ZOOM | Wednesdays: April 30, May 7 & 14 | 4:15-6:15 pm | 6 CTLE hours
FREE of charge | Register now