Expository Reading and Writing Course
Interested in adopting the ERWC?
High schools wishing to adopt the ERWC through the CSU are required to do the following:1) Obtain any local district or board approvals for course adoption as needed. No
documentation of local approval needs to be submitted to the CSU or UC.
2) Submit an ERWC adoption application form to the CSU Center for the Advancement
of Reading.
3) Identify a Site Coordinator who will be responsible for:
- Updating the school’s certified "a-g" course list through the A-G Course Management Portal.
- Ensuring that course enrollments are reported for CALPADS using Course Code 2118.
- Providing program data to the CSU through an occasional online survey.
- Overseeing (with school administrators as appropriate) the implementation of the course.
4) Ensure that all implementing English teachers have participated in approved professional learning for the course.
5) Certify that the course is being taught as designed.
6) Teachers wishing to teach the course much attend a 24-hour workshop (four day) workshop to be certified.
