The UNC Charlotte National Writing Project Site

NWP Philosophy

Our site is a member of the network of National Writing Project sites. The core principles of NWP are:

• Teachers at every level—from kindergarten through college—are the agents of reform; universities and schools are ideal partners for investing in that reform through professional development.
• Writing can and should be taught, not just assigned, at every grade level. Professional development programs should provide opportunities for teachers to work together to understand the full spectrum of writing development across grades and across subject areas.
• Knowledge about the teaching of writing comes from many sources: theory and research, the analysis of practice, and the experience of writing. Effective professional development programs provide frequent and ongoing opportunities for teachers to write and to examine theory, research, and practice together systematically.
• There is no single right approach to teaching writing; however, some practices prove to be more effective than others. A reflective and informed community of practice is in the best position to design and develop comprehensive writing programs.
• Teachers who are well-informed and effective in their practice can be successful teachers of other teachers and partners in educational research, development, and implementation. Collectively, teacher-leaders are our greatest resource for educational reform.

2025 Fall Writing Conference

We are excited to join this year’s Teacher-2-Teacher Conference: “Celebrate and Elevate Education.”

We invite your writing-inclusive sessions in the following strands:

Beginning Teachers: Celebrate Growth & Build Foundations

What foundations support a joyful, sustainable teaching journey?

Administrators: Empower & Inspire

How can leaders fuel purpose and possibility?

All Teachers: Elevate Practice & Lead with Impact

How can intentional practice ripple outward to impact students, colleagues, and the systems they work within?

All Teachers: Beyond the Four Walls

What happens when we expand our definition of where learning takes place?

Call for Proposals [Link]

School Partnerships

The Charlotte Writing Project offers customizable professional development in K-12 schools. Partnerships can take the form of workshops, two-week intensive summer institutes, or visits during PLC meetings. Click here for more information, or email unccwritingproject@uncc.edu.