Beginning at Angelo State in 2004, the Pearl of the Concho Writing Project (PCWP) has trained more than 400 teachers to improve writing instruction in their classrooms. In addition to the professional development of teachers, the PCWP offers creative writing programs for students in grades 3–12.
The National Writing Project network consists of nearly 200 sites in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. There are 10 project sites in Texas, including the University of Texas at Austin, University of North Texas and Texas State University.
The project provides programs to promote and improve writing and the teaching of writing. Founded in 1973, the National Writing Project is a successful education program that improves the quality of writing and learning in schools across the country through its professional development model of teachers teaching teachers.
Youth and Teen Writing Programs
Grades 3-8
This camp is for students entering grades 3-8 in fall 2024.
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Date and Time:
- July 8-19
- Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon
- Where: Carr Education-Fine Arts Building
- Registration Cost: $150 per camper
Grades 9-12
This camp is for students entering grades 9-12 in fall 2024. Campers will meet on campus during the first week of camp. They will work on their pieces on their own during the second week. By the end of camp, their work will be published by the ASU Print Shop.
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Date and Time:
- July 8-19
- Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon
- Where: Carr Education-Fine Arts Building
- Registration Cost: $100 per camper
Friends of the Pearl of the Concho Writing Project
These generous supporters help the PCWP at Angelo State by supporting the youth and teen writing camps with scholarships and camp supplies. They also support the other work of the PCWP, such as providing professional development for area teachers, as well as opportunities for teacher leadership and connections to the greater network of universities through the National Writing Project.
As a Friend of the PCWP, you will:
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Provide Camp Scholarships. Every summer, we welcome local and area K-12 students to writing camps at Angelo State. These camps not only provide students with the opportunity to build stronger writing skills, but also form lasting positive bonds between the campers and ASU.
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Purchase Resources. Friends’ gifts provide books, snacks, T-shirts and other materials for the writing camps.
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Facilitate National Writing Project Affiliation. The National Writing Project offers grants and provides leadership training for its member projects across the U.S.
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Support Other Works of the Project. The PCWP supports the College of Education Journal, Educator Perspectives. The PCWP also offers leadership and training opportunities for current teachers, as well as future teachers in the ASU Teacher Education Department.
Donation Levels
- Camp Scholarship Donor: $150
- Camp Duo Scholarship Donor: $300
- Pearl Patron: $1,000
- Pearl Partner: Any donation amount
Questions? Contact Us!
Fax: 325-942-2039