The Northern Virginia Writing Project’s mission is to improve writing and learning across Northern Virginia schools. Through the professional development model of the National Writing Project, NVWP recognizes the primary importance of teacher knowledge, expertise, and leadership.

NVWP began in 1978, and is directed by Paul Rogers. Along with being a member of The National Writing Project, NVWP is also a member of the Virginia Writing Project, which consists of sites throughout the state.

The Northern Virginia Writing Project offers a wide variety of services to the public and private schools of Northern Virginia. These services include staff development programs, an invitational summer institute, conferences, and courses for teachers, as well as workshops and summer programs for young writers.

The goals of NVWP include: to improve writing and learning in kindergarten through university classrooms; to extend the uses of writing in all disciplines; to provide schools, colleges, and universities with an effective professional development model; and to identify, celebrate, and enhance the professional role of successful classroom teachers.