Indeed, all our graduate workshops are dedicated to exploring the most recent research and innovative practices combined with the best of traditional approaches to literacy. Since 1980, the Institute on Writing, Reading and Teaching has provided teachers with an unusually fine opportunity for professional growth. Designed for teachers by teachers, the Institute, which is administered by Northeastern University, addresses the latest approaches to writing, reading, and learning. Participants come from all levels of academia, from elementary to the college level. The Institute features a national faculty of distinguished teachers and writers.
Students attend workshops in a comfortable intellectual setting.
Away from the usual distractions of daily life, participants find that they can work productively, while enjoying the refreshing atmosphere of the Vineyard. Coursework may be audited, taken for graduate credit, or applied towards the Master of Arts in Writing degree.