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Central Texas Writing Project
Digital Writing Institute
Lori Assaf, Ph.D., Director
Co-Directors
Cynthia Vetter, M.A., Co-DirectorSharon O’Neal Ph.D., Co-Director
RRLiz Stephens, Ph.D., Co-Director
ISIJoel Johnson, M.Ed., Co-Director
ISIJennifer Woollven, M.Ed., Tech
Liaison
Central Texas Writing Project
National Writing Project Site
Promotes writing in K-College settings
Based on teachers-teaching-teachers model
Summer institute at Texas State University San Marcos and RR Campus
Over 200 Teacher Consultants since 1998 in 12 school districts
National Writing Project
Mission:Improve student achievement by improving the teaching
of writing and improving learning in the nation’s schools.
Only national network to focus on writing severing more than 2 million teachers since 1974.
Co-directed by faculty from the local university and from K–12 schools, local sites serve all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
National research studies have confirmed significant gains in writing performance among students of teachers who have participated in NWP programs.
National Writing Project Sites
National Writing Project Principles
Writing instruction begins in kindergarten and continues through university.
Effective teachers of writing are writers
Exemplary teachers make the best teachers of other teachers.
Teachers are the key to reform in education.
Knowledge about the teaching of writing comes from many sources: theory and research, the analysis of practice, and the experience of writing.
NWP in TEXAS: 12 Sites in Texas
Central Texas Writing Project – Texas State University-San Marcos
Heart of Texas Writing Project – University of Texas, Austin
North Star of Texas Writing Project – University of North Texas, Denton
Pearl of the Concho Writing Project – Angelo State University, San Angelo
Sabal Palms Writing Project – University of Texas, Brownsville
Sam Houston State University Writing Project- University of Houston
San Antonio Writing Project – University of Texas, San Antonio
South Texas Writing Project – Texas A&M, Laredo
Texas Bluebonnet Writing Project – University of Texas, Arlington
West Texas Writing Project – University of Texas, El Paso
East Texas Writing Project- Texas A & M University- Texarkana
Costal Bend Writing Project: Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Digital Writing Summer Institute
Participants selected through application and interview process
June – August F2F, Online
Participants receive up to 6 hours graduate credit
Participants receive stipend for iPads and ebooks.
Participants provided dormitory space, if needed
Summer Institute F2F Activities
Daily Activities
Journal Writing
Author’s Chair
Reading & Discussions
Demonstrations
Response Groups
Daily Log
Writing
Autobiographical
Experimental
Reflections
I-Search
I-Search Multimedia Presentation
Collaborative Book Review
Online Activities
Reading and responding to professional book online.
Collaborative book review.
Research and write I-Search paper.
Design digital project for I-Search
Exploring multiple apps for student writing.
Developing digital writing assessment tools.
Benefits
Learn strategies from each other
Explore a topic of interest
Explore classroom research possibilities
Improve self-image as writers
Share memories, fears, hopes, and goals
Develop friendships
Eat wonderful food
Continued Support
Post-Institute Meetings
Teacher’s Conference
Summer Young Writers Camp
Teacher Consulting Service
Continued Professional Development
Writing Retreats
Inquiry Groups and Study Groups
Online Resources from NWP and CTWP
Professional Development
Full and Half Day Workshops
After School Series
Coaching and Modeling
Teacher Inquiry Groups and Study Groups
Open Institutes with graduate credit optional
Individually catered to needs
Administrators, Teachers, K-16, across all curriculum
Support staff • Special education educators • English Language Learner educators
Family outreach coordinators • Title One teachers • Literacy coaches • Professional development Coordinators
Current & Past Projects
Chapa Middle School Writing in the Content Areas (6-8th grades)
Eanes ISD Yearlong Writing Institute (Pre-K – 12th grades)
Inquiry and I-Search Study Group (K-12th grades)
Digital Is: Writing with the Digital Pen (3rd-college)
San Marcos High School Disciplinary Writing (all content areas)
Culturally Mediated Writing Instruction: Helping English Language Learners Writing Development (4-8th grades)
Digital Storytelling: Creating Digital Stories For and With Our Students (4th-12 grades)
Comal ISD District-Wide Writing Initiative (K-12)
Santa Cruz Catholic School Yearlong Writing Workshop (K-6)
Kwazulu-Natal Writing Institute Durban, South Africa
Leadership Opportunities
Technology
Professional Development
Young Writers’ Camps
Teachers’ Conference
Study Groups
Local and National Advocacy
Writing Retreats
Fund Raising
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