Southern Nevada Writing Project

Celebrating 25 years of service to teachers of writing in Southern Nevada

TC News!

In mid-November, the leadership team traveled to Chicago for NWP's Annual Meeting. The constant theme of the one-day meeting was about how writing projects sites can sustain themselves in these tough times. We are open to new ideas from all TCs on how to continue to keep our site thriving! Start a conversation today!

On November 5, 2011, teachers from all around Las Vegas gathered for the a one-day Fall Conference. SNWP teacher consultants presented ideas on writing and teacher to over 100 participants.

SNWP's Co-Director Ruth Devlin has recently been appointed to the National Writing Project's Board of Directors. Congratulations, Ruth!

On August 27, 2011, Writing Project TCs gathered at the Bennett Building on the campus of UNLV to launch SNWP's 27th year. To learn more, visit the 2011 Working Retreat Page.

Friends of former TC, Carole Slotemaker Ryland, have established a scholarship in her memory. Visit the Public Education Foundation for information on how to contribute to the scholarship fund.

Long time SNWP TC Dennis Goode celebrates the release of his new book Time Squares.

Read how SNWP helped him as a writer.

The National Writing Project website has opportunities for donors to give to either the national site or local sites, such as our own SNWP. Visit the NWP site for ways you can support the writing project.

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Summer Youth Writing Camp Registration ends June 1st!

June 18 - June 29, 2012

SNWP is proud to announce its 3rd Annual Summer Youth Writing Camp for students entering grades 1 through 12. Our theme this year is "Opening a Can of Words." This year's camp is a great opportunity for students who love writing to try new writing techniques and ideas.

For Information and Registration forms in English and Spanish, please visit our Summer Youth Writing Camp page.

Professional Development: Transforming the Teaching of Writing

The Southern Nevada Writing Project is thrilled to offer a new type of hands-on professional development opportunity in writing for K-12 educators who teach English and reading. This 3-graduate-credit-graduate course provides the unique opportunity for teachers to learn about and practice effective writing instruction with students while under the guidance of expert writing teachers during SNWP Summer Writing Camp. This is one of the most innovative professional development opportunities offered to language arts teachers in the whole country!