Program: SRI&ETTC
Dates: 1/16/2026 to 1/19/2026
New The Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway is a conference where educators hone their creative writing skills and expand their teaching strategies. Now celebrating its 32nd anniversary, the Winter Getaway is known for challenging and supportive workshops featuring small classes led by award-winning professionals. Faculty include Jan Beatty, Marina Budhos, Jiordan Castle, Roberta Clipper, Tyrese L. Coleman, Hugo dos Santos, R.G. Evans, Roberto Carlos Garcia, Luray Gross, Darla Himeles, Le Hinton, Anndee Hochman, Mike Ingram, Jason Mitchell, Peter E. Murphy, Nathaniel Popkin, Christine E. Salvatore, J. C. Todd, Gretna Wilkinson, and Jane Wong.
Participants will:
-Engage with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards by practicing different types of writing for -different purposes and audiences.
-Choose from workshops including fiction, songwriting, memoir, creative nonfiction, storytelling, and poetry. Each offers craft discussion, writing prompts, writing time, feedback, motivation, and inspiration.
-Earn PD credit.
The conference was founded by veteran teacher Peter E. Murphy in the belief that when writers leave behind the distractions of their busy lives to gather in an encouraging community, they are able to make important breakthroughs in their art. The author of a dozen books, Peter has received numerous awards and fellowships.
Workshops are available for both beginning and experienced creative writers.
ETTC hours accepted for ETTC members only. Once your school district approves your ETTC registration, Murphy Writing of Stockton University will contact you to confirm your workshop choice and finalize your registration.
Audience: All K-12 Educators
Cost: 28 ETTC Hours accepted for ETTC members only. Registrants using check, credit card, or Purchase Order should register through www.stockton.edu/wintergetaway.