Southwest Georgia Writing Project

	Southwest Georgia Writing Project
Georgia Southwestern State University 800 Wheatley Street Americus, Georgia 31709


Contact Peggy Ellington, PhD, Director Phone: 229-931-2198 Fax: 912-931-2197 Email		The Southwest Ga Writing Project is an affiliate of the National Writing Project, a national network of 195 writing project sites located on university campuses throughout the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Because Writing Matters

Writing plays a significant role in supporting learning, strengthening reading proficiency, developing problem solving skills, and increasing student achievement. Moreover the American public has expressed a desire for writing to be taught in all grades and all disciplines. The Southwest Georgia Writing Project has served teachers in southwest Georgia counties for more than twenty years offering summer institutes and professional development. Learn how the SWGWP can help teachers at your school!

Comments from teachers in Summer Institute:

"I truly feel transformed as a teacher! I will be able to use things learned this summer for the rest of my teaching career."		"I got much more than I ever thought I needed! Wonderful experience...sorry that it's over so soon."

"This has been the most amazing experience with writing and teaching practices that I've ever been involved in!"		"It was awesome! I cannot wait to go back to the classroom to implement these ideas. I feel refreshed and rejuvenated."

Site last updated December 3, 2006. Webmaster, BJ Bagwell.