The CWP provides many publication opportunities for Connecticut student writers.

The CWP is a NCLB and SDE approved CEU provider.

The CWP is an interdisciplinary, K-college professional development organization.

In collaboration with EASTCONN the CWP offers an assortment of PD in technology.

The CWP participates in a State Network that runs joint programs such as Professional Writing Retreats.

Hundreds of teachers have attended CWP Summer Institutes since 1982.

The Connecticut Writing Project at Storrs

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.

The Write Space

Great Students

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A Wonderfully Unproductive Day

On Halloween we had friends come over for dinner before trick-or-treating. Kim and Tom have three little girls around the same age as our kids. We had a nice night that ended with ...
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