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Plymouth Writing Project

Founded in 2002, the Plymouth Writing Project is the New Hampshire chapter of the National Writing Project, and shares the values of the national organization: equity, diversity, and excellence. The Plymouth Writing Project believes that access to high quality educational experiences is a basic right of all learners and a cornerstone of equity. Through building an extensive network of teacher leaders, the Plymouth Writing Project seeks to promote exemplary instruction of writing in every classroom in the state.

To become part of the Plymouth Writing Project, apply for one of the summer institutes or to be part of one of our many programs and publications.

2009 Annual Conference

A Taste of the Plymouth Writing Project

Friday, November 13, 2009
Plymouth State University Concord Campus 2 Pillsbury Street - Concord, NH

Staff Development & Continuing Education credit through Plymouth State University

This day long conference will inspire and support educators in the merging of theory and practice in the teaching of writing.

The conference runs on the same principles that guide the PWP invitational institute.  It is designed for teachers who would like to gain a through background in the teaching of writing.  It is open to all teachers and other interested parties.

Registration Fee:   $65
Student Discount:  $50
PWP Writing Fellows:  $50

Conference Registration form (pdf)

In the news:

Andover Elementary Middle School

Celebrates National Day on Writing 2009

NWP teachers across the country planned activities on October 20, 2009, to celeberate the National Day on Writing. PWP teacher consultant Gretchen Hildebrand reports that Andover Elementary Middle School began the day with a whole school assembly.  Fifteen staff members read each of the 15 points in the NH Senate October 8th 'proclamation'.

Students returned to classrooms to write about one piece of writing they had heard or read that had great significance to them.  EVERYONE wrote- from the kindergarten kids to the kitchen staff.

Some students videotaped the event for the local TV station and others photographed writing in action for the local newspaper.

Every writing piece has been laminated and will be displayed to create a giant WALL QUILT for parents and the AEMS communitiy to read.

Senator Jeanne Shaheen Signs "Dear Colleague" Letter

in Support of the National Writing Project

New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen signed the "Dear Colleague" letter circulating in the Senate, publicly declaring her support of a 30 million dollar appropriation for the National Writing Project. the letter reads, in part, "Because writing, like its companion, reading is required for learning and achievement in all disciplines, writing must be a priority throughout the grades and disciplines.  Through the NWP, teachers learn research-based practices for helping students become better learners and writers.  If we want teachers to help improve student writing and learning, we must support them with programs to keep them up-to-date with the best tools to help students succeed. Therefore, we encourage you to join us in this effort to request 30 million dollars for continued investments in teacher development, quality writing and research to help students become successful writers and learners." We are delighted to have her support.
We thank her aide, Jack Nelson, who met with our team, Gretchen Draper, Jenifer Pellerin and Fe Bencosme, writing project teachers who talked about the impact of the writing project on their teaching.