Rowan University Writing Project

Mission

The mission of the Rowan University Writing Project (RUWP) is to foster the growth and development of teachers as writers and leaders in their field. We believe that the effective teaching of writing impacts students’ growth and development as writers and we provide opportunities for teachers to deepen and expand their writerly repertoire in order to better guide their students in becoming proficient writers in their community, as well as in their personal, academic, and professional lives.

The RUWP is led by faculty in the Language, Literacy and Sociocultural Education Department in the College of Education, the Writing Arts Department in the Edelman College of Communication and Creative Arts, and community leaders.

Summer Institute

During the Summer Institute, we invite teachers and leaders to write together, develop a writing practice, hone their teaching, and create curricula to work towards more effective and equitable writing pedagogy that fosters confident, creative, and critical thinkers in our classrooms. 

Praise for the RUWP Summer Institute!

Here is what our teacher leaders are saying about their experience…

• "RUWP has transformed my approach to how I support writers and writing instruction, for the success of building students to be lifelong learners and advocates."
• "The summer institute really opened my mind and made me think in a new perspective."
• "We need to work with other teachers and continually reflect upon and renew our craft for the best interests of our students. Each day was well worth the time spent here."

Due to low enrollment this year, we've cancelled our 2024 Summer Institute, but we're excited to offer in its place a Summer Series that will kick off with a FREE virtual writing workshop on June 24, 2024, from 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM! We encourage all to attend what we expect to be a transformative workshop featuring guest speaker, author and educator Sonya Huber. More details available on the [embedded flyer? If you can embed flyer, Amanda]. RSVP here - first 25 participants to RSVP will receive a FREE  book, Voice First: A Writer's Manifesto by Sonya Huber.

How can your district fund this professional development?

• Title 1A - Job embedded professional development where NWP Teacher Leaders will be working directly with staff and students
• Title 2A - Teacher participation in professional development training sessions that will take place during annual summer institute and quarterly meetings
• ARP ESSER Funds - School Districts can utilize their learning acceleration and teacher support funds to participate in the National Writing Project.
• Outside Grants - grants are currently available to support districts who want to participate. The National Endowment for the Humanities is currently offering $50,000 grants for humanities organizations that have been impacted by COVID.

Questions? Email: rowanwritingproject@rowan.edu