Hudson Valley Writing Project

Professional Development for School Districts

HVWP works in consultation with school administrators and faculty to design inservice series that are responsive to the strengths and needs of teachers and school communities. Our programs provide opportunities for sustained learning over time.

HVWP's Inservice Program offers:

Practical workshops: research-based, classroom-tested activities
Study group discussions of recent educational research
Inspiration and support for teachers as writers

Presenters are experienced classroom teachers and SUNY New Paltz faculty who have attended the HVWP Summer Institute and studied current research in the field of literacy instruction. Teacher Consultants lead hands-on and participatory demonstrations that encourage and improve student literacy—reading, writing, technology, and thinking skills.

Workshop topics include:

Building a Writing Practice: From First Draft to Publication
Digital Storytelling
Supporting Emergent Writers
Teaching Writing to English Language Learners
Integrating Non-fiction Writing into the Everyday Classroom
Writing in the Science Classroom
Reading/Writing Connections
Improving Reading Comprehension
Writing Across the Curriculum

For more information, contact Jackie Denu, Co-Director, HVWP
denuj@newpaltz.edu, 845-257-2811