This non-degree program in the Teaching of Writing (TW) is designed to enable teachers to utilize research and theory to foster a vision of literacy learning as an active social process in which students become engaged writers. Participants must complete Rutgers University graduate courses and earn professional development hours associated with writing instruction. More specifically, this non-degree program requires twelve (12) graduate credits earned from Rutgers University courses – both on and off campus — that address the teaching of writing. In addition, participants must complete a portfolio project and earn at least 20 professional development hours from the National Writing Project programming. Professional development hours that fulfill requirements include hours completed in the in-service series, Open Institute, and the National Writing Project’s Midwinter Writing Conference.

To be an eligible candidate, an individual must be a standard certified teacher and have five years of teaching experience. Individuals who do not have a Master’s degree are eligible for the certificate, however are encouraged to apply to the Rutgers Ed.M. program in Literacy with Writing emphasis. The program is open to both literacy education students and reading specialist candidates.

Staff

• Kim Lanza: Co-Director of the National Writing Project at Rutgers University.