The Central California Writing Project is a professional development organization affiliated with the National Writing Project and California Writing Project. Our extensive network of teacher-consultants are dedicated to improving the teaching of writing in Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey Counties through a range of diverse professional learning experiences for teachers of all levels.
What do we do?
The Central California Writing Project promotes exemplary instruction of writing in every classroom. We offer a variety of programs and professional learning opportunities that support ongoing conversations among educators– in different school contexts– and with a diversity of students at all levels—from kindergarten through university—on the theory and practice of teaching writing.
Why are we important?
The Central California Writing Project believes that teachers deserve to participate in high-quality educational experiences that are teacher-driven and context-relevant; designed to suit the needs of teachers’ individual students, classrooms and schools. Our organization can support you in designing or participating in professional learning that best suits your unique needs and goals.
1977
Year Of Foundation
191
Happy Fellows
191
Teachers
“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.”
— William Wordsworth
What’s new
06 April, 2020
06 April, 2020
09 April, 2020
19 October, 2017
CCWP Invitational Leadership Institute Postponed
In the context of uncertainty, we are sad that we need to postpone our 2020 Invitational Leadership Institute until summer 2021. Please check back in the fall for registration information for our 2021 summer ILI.
The CCWP offers customized professional development that varies at each site. CCWP Teacher Leaders work collaboratively with schools and districts to design meaningful professional development programs.
We are working on the development of a streamlined opportunity to donate to the Central California Writing Project. In the meantime, please contact the CCWP office 831-45-4506 or send a check to CCWP attention Esperanza Zamora, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA.
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