The California Association of Teachers of English (CATE) invites you to join us in Los Angeles for CATE 2026 at the Hilton Los Angeles (LAX). This year’s theme, “Power to the Teacher: Preserving Narratives, Amplifying Perspectives,” celebrates the important role of English and Literacy teachers in shaping inclusive classrooms, inspiring student voices, and fostering equity…Continue Reading CATE PreConvention is March 5th
“As we move toward the darkest days of the year, the National Writing Project invites you to spend time writing, reading, and getting inspired.” Give yourself the gift of time to write. Hopefully you can spend a little of your break recharging by writing about your dreams for the future of education (whether that future…Continue Reading This Holiday Season, Give Yourself the Gift of Time
The Central California Writing Project is proud to partner with Free Books for Kids. From November 19 to December 31, Free Books For Kids will be participating in Santa Cruz Gives, and they need your support. A simple $30 donation can provide 60 children with books in their homes. Studies have shown that having books…Continue Reading Empower Young Readers- Donate to Free Books for Kids!
The Central California Writing Project’s Giving Day 2025 was a success. With the support of our community, we raised $2,280.00 to strengthen writing and literacy education across Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey Counties. Whether you donated, shared our posts, forwarded our messages, or simply encouraged our work, your support makes a meaningful difference. The…Continue Reading Giving Day was a Success!
Giving Day is a one-day fundraising event that takes place each year in November. Donations go toward providing professional learning for preK-university education and supporting youth in our writing workshops in Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey Counties.Your gift makes this possible. Please share our Giving Day campaign with your friends, colleagues, and networks. Together,…Continue Reading November 5th is Giving Day
12 dedicated K-12 teachers from across Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Soledad, North Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Scotts Valley participated in a transformative professional learning experience. During the Hybrid Institute from June 16–26, 2025, participants focused on relevant, engaging, and meaningful writing and reading practices. Participants had conversations around what scaffolding or support students might need to…Continue Reading Reflections from CCWP 2025 Invitational Summer Institute
Central California Writing Project Hybrid Invitational Summer Institute: Relevant, Engaging, Meaningful Writing and Reading Experiences Institute Dates: June 16 – June 26 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Format: Hybrid (6 Virtual Days and 3 In-Person Days) Registration is now open for the 2025 Central California Writing Project Invitational Summer Institute. During this…Continue Reading Application for 2025 CCWP ISI Closes May 12
Tu Voz Cuenta/Your Voice Matters Date: May 24th Time: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM Location: Branciforte Small Schools (840 N. Branciforte Ave., Santa Cruz) Come to a bilingual (Spanish, English) campus community network fair. Learn how to strengthen connections between universities, local schools, and community programs focusing on improving extracurricular and after school systems…Continue Reading Tu Voz Cuenta/Your Voice Matters Event on May 24
April is National Poetry Month. As flowers begin to bloom, it’s a wonderful time to bring your students outside so they can spend time in nature and heighten their senses as they listen, look, smell, and feel all that spring has to offer and then write about it. The National Writing Project has lots of…Continue Reading It’s National Poetry Month
The Central California Writing Project has partnered with Free Books For Kids, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting a love of reading and improving literacy by providing free, high-quality books to children, teachers, parents and community groups. Together, CCWP and Free Books For Kids share a mission to empower young readers, support educators, and create…Continue Reading CCWP Partners with Free Books For Kids