What is ERWC?
ERWC is the Expository Reading and Writing Curriculum from the California State University system. Students successfully completing the modules develop skills, knowledge, processes, and dispositions in the following areas of academic literacy: reading rhetorically, writing rhetorically, listening and speaking rhetorically, and habits of mind. The modules are aligned with the CA State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy (CCSS for ELA/Literacy).
To learn more about ERWC, download the ERWC Information Sheet or go to the ERWC Online Community.
Expository Reading and Writing Course (ERWC) 24-Hour Training Series: This professional development training will help teachers prepare students to meet college and university expectations. Teachers will learn the what and why of ERWC.
To view all available ERWC classes, click here.
ERWC Introductory Course
A four-week introductory course is available for those new to teaching the ERWC course and those interested in learning how to incorporate ERWC modules into their curriculum.
The course includes a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning to support your new learning.
Each of the four learning focuses offers a week to complete work with synchronous times on Monday and Wednesday 4:00-5:30 p.m.
How do I register for virtual introductory training?
Introductory Course Flyer
2 continuing education units are available through CSUF. (Information will be sent to participants)
ERWC-ELD
The ERWC-ELD 4-day workshop offers high school ELA and ELD teachers opportunities to learn how to implement evidence-based practices and address culturally relevant topics in both ERWC-ELA and ELD classes. The overarching goal is supporting all students, but especially English learners and multilingual students, as they develop advanced proficiency in rhetorical and analytical thinking, reading, writing, and discussion in order to prepare them for college and the workplace by the end of 12th grade. While focused on ERWC-ELD modules with integrated and designated ELD instruction, the workshop will prepare teachers to teach the full ERWC curriculum.
Course Flyer (coming soon)
2 continuing education units are available through CSUF. (Information will be sent to participants)
For more information, please contact Dr. Denise Harshman at
dharshman@ocde.us or 714-966-4446.
ERWC Team
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Dr. Chris Street - CSUF Professor of Secondary Education
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Dr. Denise Harshman - OCDE Coordinator, Advancing Learning
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Jennifer Beall - OCDE ERWC Facilitator
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David Cagley - Fullerton Union High School Teacher
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Christy Kenny-Kitchen - Buena Park High School Teacher
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Kimberly Moore - Westminster High School Teacher
- Rosina Talamantes - ELD TOSA, Newport-Mesa Unified School District
