The San Diego Area Writing Project provides opportunities for professional development for practicing teachers, as well as curriculum and instruction specialists. UCSD credit is available for all programs.
Topics are in areas of literature, language, cultural studies, and writing.
The programs focus on the changing nature of the workplace, and the implications for schools and their curricula. Together they have created a multi-part program based on materials published by the National Science Teachers Association. Outreach efforts also have used videotapes, computers and model traveling labs. This institute expands the scientific knowledge of K-12 teachers and their ability to teach science more effectively.