Who are we?
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.
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- Happy Birthday to the National Writing Project!
NWP 50th The National Writing Project is celebrating 50 years of revolutionizing the teaching of writing. “In 1974 a revolutionary form of professional development for teachers was born. At its core were the knowledge,…Continue Reading Happy Birthday to the National Writing Project! - CCWP’s Advisory Board Member, Nancy Harray Has a New Book
Central California Writing Project Advisory Board Member, Nancy Harray, has written a book, Jack the Cannery Row Cat, a reimagining of John Steinbeck novel, Cannery Row through the eyes of a cat. Nancy will…Continue Reading CCWP’s Advisory Board Member, Nancy Harray Has a New Book - Reflections from CCWP 2024 Summer Open Institute
The Central California Writing Project hosted a 4 day hybrid institute from June 24th to June 27th where 12 teachers in grades 3-university engaged in reading, writing, and conversations about Identities, Environmental Literacy and…Continue Reading Reflections from CCWP 2024 Summer Open Institute - Celebrating Pride with the National Writing Project
Pride is defined as a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s one achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely…Continue Reading Celebrating Pride with the National Writing Project
The Central California Writing Project (CCWP) provides professional learning for pre-K-University educators and supports youth in our writing workshops in Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey Counties. Donations to support our programs are accepted year-round.
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DONATE NOW! Central California Writing Project. Please contact the CCWP office at 831-45-4506 and or send a check to Central California Writing Project, UCSC, Education Department 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064.