Site Leadership Transitions

Leadership transitions at NWP sites happen for a variety of reasons, ranging from sabbaticals, to relocation, to retirement. This section includes information about preparing for and supporting site leadership during such a transition.

Contacting the National Writing Project About a Change in Site Leadership

Please inform the NWP about leadership transitions—whether current or projected—as soon as you know about them. More ›

Visioning Retreats as a Strategy for Leadership Development and Site Development

Many National Writing Project sites have found visioning retreats to be an effective strategy for bringing together directors and teacher-leaders to take stock of where the site has been and plan strategically for the future. More ›

Getting a Jump on the Work of a New Site

The director of the Live Oak Writing Project at the University of Southern Mississippi describes how she launched the site's programs. She learns that when she taps into the energy and expertise of the teacher-consultants, the potential for the site is unlimited. More ›

Supporting Sites Working Through Leadership Transitions

The Directors Retreat in recent years has attracted a number of leaders from sites in transition, including sites that have recently undergone a leadership change, sites in the midst of one, and those anticipating a transition. More ›

Directors Retreat

This retreat brings together site leaders with a particular focus on leadership transitions at the site. More ›