The Morehead Writing Project began in 1986 when Dr. Gene Young founded the first Summer Institute for 20 teachers. Over the years, the site expanded its outreach efforts and leadership roles under various directors. In recent years, the Morehead Writing Project has hosted professional development workshops, helped develop new state standards, held a Summer Institute for 21 teachers, and supported various state-wide seminars and conferences on topics like technology, social justice, and literacy. They are now accepting applications for their 2012 Summer Institute.