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The SJAWP (San Jose Area Writing Project) is a California Subject Matter Project, an affiliate of the National Writing Project and the California Writing Project. An organization of, by, and for teachers, SJAWP is dedicated to improving the teaching and uses of writing at all grade levels (K–16) and in all disciplines. Teachers helping teachers.

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Summer Open Programs

The National Approach
to Digital Learning Day
on February 1, 2012

Digital Learning Day Badge
21st Century Literacy
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Spring 2012
Super Saturday Series

Literacy to Engage the Disengaged


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Professional Learning Community

Care to join our PLC? Attend at least four Super Saturday workshops, four PLC Cohort Group sessions, and write two 3–5–page reflection papers while earning three units of credit, all well worth your effort.

To find out more click here, or call (408)-924-4412


Professional Learning Community Schedule

  • Saturday, December 10, 2011: 2nd PLC Cohort Session from 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
  • Saturday, April 7, 2012: Super Saturday and 3rd PLC Cohort Session from 1:30 PM-3:30 PM
  • Saturday, May 12, 2012: 4th PLC Cohort Session 9:30 AM-12:30 PM

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2011-2012
Young Writers' Super Saturdays

Students, develop your writing skills, try new strategies and deepen your understanding of what makes quality writing.


2011–2012
Parent University

Learn meaningful ways to engage your child in reading and writing, while at the same time learning these important skills for yourself.

To find out more click here, or call (408)-924-4412


Parent University Schedule

  • March 3, 2012: Building Writing Endurance: Encouraging Your Children to Write Reflectively and Meaningfully
  • April 7, 2012: Keeping it Real: Instilling the Importance of Reading and Writing in Your Child Outside of the School Context
  • May 5, 2012: "Creating an Appreciation for Reading and Writing that Lasts into Your Children's Adulthood

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