The Organization
Founded in 1982, the Spartanburg Writing Project is a professional development organization committed to the mission of improving writing and the teaching of writing by providing services and resources to the teachers, students, schools and school districts in our service area. The Spartanburg Writing Project is an affiliate of the National Writing Project, a national model for professional development with more than 180 sites across the United States and the world. Learn more about our history, philosophy and services.
Upcoming Events
To register for any event listed here, contact tthomas@uscupstate.edu.
September 16, 2010: Technology Thursdays are Back!
"Posters in the Digital Age: Using Glogster to Create Multimedia Electronic Displays"
SWP will continue to offer monthly 2-hour workshops focusing on meaningful integration of technology in grades kindergarten through college. Each session involves a demonstration by one of our SWP Teacher Consultants and plenty of hands-on time learning to use and implement various applications such as digital storytelling, blogs, podcasts and many more! Technology Thursdays are held the third Thursday of each month and are applicable to all content areas and age levels.
4:30-6:30pm
USC Upstate, Health Education Complex, Room 2009
Renewal Credits: 2 per session
Cost per session: $25
Email Tasha Thomas if you would like to register.
October 14, 2010: SWP Fall Renewal: "Widening the Circle for Reading and Writing"
with keynote RALPH FLETCHER.
Discount book vendors will also be on hand with many titles.
3:00pm-7:00pm
USC Upstate, University Readiness Center
Recertification Credits: 3
Deadline to Register: October 1, 2010
Register Here or Download Registration Form
Download Call for Proposals, due September 10, 2010.
October 23, 2010: "Practical Writing: Put Your Pen to Work"
Come celebrate the second annual National Day of Writing and enjoy a morning of real writing with SWP! This semi-annual event is open to all students kindergarten-college for a $10 fee and is free for all public school teachers.
9:00am-12:00noon
USC Upstate: Humanities and Performing Arts Center
Deadline to Register: October 15, 2010
Download Registration Form
November 9, 2010: "Give the Gift of Writing"
This first-time unique event will give teachers the opportunity to participate in two make-it, take-it sessions during which they will explore the possibilities of giving writing as a gift. In preparing for the Christmas season, participants will gain ideas for using writing in the classroom as well as for personal gifts. Some sessions will involve the use of technology. All sessions will be practical, applicable and incredibly fun!
4:30-6:30pm
USC Upstate: Health Education Complex
No Cost to teachers.
Download Registration Form
June 6-July 30, 2011
SWP Invitational Summer Institute: Issues in Literacy Instruction
USC Upstate, University Readiness Center
6-hour graduate course, open to all teachers in Spartanburg and Union Counties.
Registration Fees: $60
Applications due January 21, 2011
Download Application
June 6-17, 2011: Spartanburg Junior Writing Project
"Book, Pen, Paper, Ah...Time To Relax: Everything's All-Write!"
Diana Wright, Director
Open to all students in grades 3-12.
Registration cost: $150
Meets 9am-12noon daily.
Download the 2011 Application