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=Coastal Bend Writing Project=


 * What is the Summer Institute?** The Invitational Summer Institute (SI) of the Coastal Bend Writing Project is a four-week professional development program based on the National Writing Project (NWP) model (see www.nwp.org). The SI is for teachers who value excellence in the classroom and have potential for leadership. The Institute accepts applications from teachers of all subjects and grade levels from Kindergarten through college.

Teachers who participate in the SI often speak of the experience as life changing. They report feeling renewed, energized, and confident as a writer and educator. In fact, 98% of SI participants remain in education until they retire. After the SI, the local NWP site establishes a network of teachers to provide support and additional opportunities for personal and professional growth.
 * It's About You . . . and Your Students** NWP professional development programs lead to improved student learning. Nine recent independent studies clearly demonstrated that students whose teachers participated in NWP programs showed greater gains in every measured attribute of writing when compared to students whose teachers were not participants.

“The Coastal Bend Writing Project has been the most inspiring educational opportunity I have ever experienced.” Elizabeth Brammer, Robstown HS
 * Some Thoughts from Your Colleagues on the CBWP**

“The Institute helped forge a bond between composition teachers at all levels.” Noelle Ballmer, TAMUCC Writing Center Director

“We were able to reenergize with like-minded teachers with the common goal of improving the teaching of writing.” Todd Moulder, Baker MS

=Help the Coastal Bend Writing Project continue the important work of creating quality writing instruction for all by donating.=

Donate to the Coastal Bend Writing Project Through NWP
Donation Steps
 * 1) Click here to go to the donation page
 * 2) Select "Contribute to a Specific Writing Project Site"
 * 3) Type "Coastal Bend Writing Project" in the search box, hit Enter.
 * 4) Select Coastal Bend Writing Project from the Results (you'll be taken back to the donation page)
 * 5) Select a dollar amount and click Continue.
 * 6) Click Contribute

Donate to the Coastal Bend Writing Project Through Texas A & M University--Corpus Christi
Donation Steps
 * 1) Click here to go to the donation page
 * 2) Click "Give Now"
 * 3) Fill out required information
 * 4) Under "Gift Designation", select Other and type in Coastal Bend Writing Project
 * 5) Click "Click here to Submit your Gift via Credit Card"

THANK YOU!!!