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About the Connecticut Writing Project-Storrs

The Connecticut Writing Project (CWP)

The CWP-Storrs, a site of the National Writing Project, was established at the University of Connecticut in 1982. The CWP offers opportunities for professional growth to teachers in all disciplines who recognize the worth of using writing as a means of learning any subject matter. Improving writing skills improves thinking skills and thus leads to higher levels of achievement in all areas. In addition, the CWP offers services to school districts including single professional development sessions, workshops series, on-site literacy coaching, and writer-in-residence programs.

CWP Mission Statement

The CWP-Storrs is a community of educators that cultivates and celebrates writing and learning.

  • We encourage all teachers to view themselves as writers and teachers of writing.
  • We advocate that writing facilitates learning in all disciplines and grade levels.
  • We share knowledge about writing and the teaching of writing.
  • We provide practical, theory-based professional development.

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