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.

Fall Writing ConferencE

Thank you to everyone who made the Fall 2024 Conference a huge success.

We look forward to sharing information about our Fall 2025 Conference!

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.