The New York City Writing Project (NYCWP) is a renowned brand and a legacy site of the National Writing Project. Established in 1978, it is one of the oldest and most successful professional development programs for educators in the country. NYCWP focuses on improving reading and writing skills for all learners, across different subject areas.

The organization believes in the power of teachers and provides them with frequent opportunities to write, collaborative platforms to examine theory and practice, and the support to develop and share their teaching methods. With a commitment to equity, access, and social justice, NYCWP works closely with teachers from various schools in New York City, offering seminars, workshops, graduate courses, and summer institutes. They also run summer institutes for young writers, directly engaging with students.

The professional development model of NYCWP is based on research and practice in areas like writing-across-the-curriculum, composition, professional development, and school leadership. For more information on how to partner with NYCWP, please contact newyorkcitywritingproject@gmail. com