Explaining The National Writing Project

(Slide presentation)

Authors

Dr. Mark St. John, Dr. Laura Stokes, Inverness Research Inc.

Purpose

These slides accompanied Dr. Mark St. John’s presentation at the 2009 NWP Spring Meeting in Washington D.C.  Inverness Research has studied the NWP for over 15 years. The purpose of the talk was to sharpen understanding of what the NWP is and why the federal government should continue to support it.  The slides outline key points and provide supporting data.

Main ideas: The NWP is a long-standing, large-scale professional development network that provides high-quality programs to roughly 100,000 teachers annually.  It functions as a strong and reliable educational infrastructure.  States, universities, and local schools share in the financial support of the NWP, leveraging federal funds.  The NWP represents a wise federal investment that builds educational capital, which helps strengthen the teaching profession over time.  The NWP is “shovel-ready”—poised to make immediate and effective use of federal funds to support teacher effectiveness.

Intended Audience

The National Writing Project, Federal, State, and Local Policy Makers, Funders, Educators, Teachers, Reform Leaders, and general public.

Disclaimer

Any and all errors are claimed by the authors of this document, Inverness Research Associates

Date published

April 2009

Distribution Policy

Inverness Research Inc. grants permission to print and distribute copies.

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