Our MissionGVWP Writing & Technology Workshops are nonprofit programs where students can explore writing, publishing, and multimedia technology.
Using a “workshop” approach that emphasizes both teamwork and individual responsibility, teachers and students work together to create an environment that supports productivity and learning. Students attend traditional lessons where they learn important writing skills, but they also meet for small group conferences with teachers and fellow students, and they spend plenty of time putting pen to paper. By offering guidance, encouragement, and time to develop ideas, teachers help participating students gain new confidence and skill as writers. This program also helps teachers to improve their classroom writing programs. Each participating teacher spends at least 45 hours in study groups to research, plan, and implement new instructional ideas. Our Program Partners
California State University, Stanislaus provides GVWP with administrative offices, faculty, clerical help, accounting, printing, and other services.
San Joaquin County Office of Education provides classrooms and computer labs at two school sites, website hosting, and technical support. Ripon Unified School District provides classrooms and computer labs at two adjoining school campuses; they also provide technical support. Give Every Child A Chance processes applications for our scholarship recipients, handles inquiries from Spanish-speaking parents, and assists families with online enrollment. Manteca Bulletin and Ripon Record help us raise community awareness about GVWP programs. |
Our SponsorsThe GVWP Writing & Technology Workshops are created, organized, and administered by
Great Valley Writing Project at CSU Stanislaus, a nonprofit organization based in central California that works to improve writing achievement in schools. The Tuff Boy Companies are our primary financial sponsors, contributing over $10,000.00 annually to fund student scholarships and teacher materials. Other Sponsors Include: Baldwin Trucking Ted Bricker Brocchini Family Trust Calone Law Group Jim Cox, Sr. Carol Davis Dutra Farms Fonseca Farms Grupe Real Estate Ken & Alice Hafer The Harris Family Foundation Ralph Hayes & Family George Perry & Sons Raymus Homes Rick King Design SRH Enterprises Andrew Sephos & Toni Raymus SSJID: South San Joaquin Irrigation District Souza Farms Thelma Stewart UBS Financial Uecker Insurance Vermeulen & Company |