The Writing Portfolio Teacher's Handbook is used as a resource by everyone who teaches writing . Teachers require more challenging work from students than they once did because students come better prepared . Teachers write with and share their writing with students . Teachers introduce students to the many functions of writing in adult life . Students often choose both topics and formats for writing assignments .
Students write for real world purposes .
Teachers using reading as a source of ideas and models for writing . The mechanics of writing are taught in the context of writing . Professional development for teachers Professional development is available at the school level for writing leaders . Professional development is available at the district level for writing leader . Professional development is available for all portfolio accountable teachers .