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Curriculum, Instruction and Academic Enrichment (Birth - Grade 12)>Language Arts>Expository Reading and Writing Course (ERWC)

Expository Reading and Writing Course (ERWC)

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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. We offer both online and in-person training.  See below for information.


To view all available ​ERWC classes, click h​ere​.​​

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ERWC In-person Introductory Course 

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  • A four-day 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.
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How do I register for introductory training?

Winter  2025 Session (in-person)​​
​Spring 2025 Session​ (in-person)​
​Days 1 & 2- December 4-5
Days 3 & 4 - January 22-23 ​
​​Days 1 & 2- February 25-26
Days 3 & 4 - March 25-26

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In-person ​​​​​​ERWC ​Flyer
2 continuing education units are available through CSUF. (Information will be sent to participants)

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ERWC Online Introductory Course 

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  • ​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 introductory training?

​Fall 2024 Session​ (Online)​​
​Spring 2025 Session ​(Online)
​Week 1 - September 23 & 25
Week 2 - September 30 & October 5
Week 3 - October 28 & 30
Week 4 - November 4 & 6 ​
​Week 1 - March 17 & 19
Week 2 - March 24 & 26
Week 3 - April 28 & 30
Week 4 - ​May 5 & 7


Online ​ERWC ​Flyer​
2 continuing education units are available through CSUF. (Information will be sent to participants)

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​For more information, please contact Dr. Denise Harshman at dharshman@ocde.us​ or 714-966-4446.

ERWC Team

  • Dr. Chris Street - CSUF Professor of Secondary Education
  • Dr. Denise Harshman - OCDE Coordinator, Advancing Learning
  • Jennifer Beall - OCDE ERWC Facilitator
  • David Cagley - Fullerton Union High School Teacher
  • Christy Kenny-Kitchen - Buena Park High School Teacher
  • Kimberly Moore - Westminster High School Teacher
  • Rosina Talamantes - ELD TOSA, Newport-Mesa Unified School District

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