A promotional video sharing the SWIM model and SWIM approach to writing.

This project brief describes evidence of the effectiveness of the Shared Writing Instructional Model based on findings from the project evaluation.

This project brief describes pre-emergent, emergent, transitional, and conventional writing. A set of vignettes describe examples of how all students, including students with complex support needs, can work on learning to write.

This project brief describes why effective writing instruction is important for students with intellectual disabilities. It includes a description of how writing develops and how students who cannot use a pencil can write.

Shared writing and a new approach to shared writing.

SWIM model components and how they support writing instruction.

How to plan for using the SWIM Planning Tool and SWIM sequence plans

How to deliver writing using the SWIM five-step sequence routine.

How to evaluate student writing using the SWIM Cycle Tool

This project brief describes the Shared Writing Instructional Model and its components, including an instructional cycle and a flexible instructional routine for teaching students to write.

Guide used by coaches so that teachers can transfer and apply the critical components of SWIM professional learning to complete the SWIM cycle.

Graphic depicting how the SWIM Cycle of Plan, Deliver, and Evaluate implements the four-part model, SWIM Learning Map Planning Tool, SWIM Evidenced-based practices, SWIM Sequence Routine, and SWIM Cycle Tool.

Guide used at the end of a SWIM cycle to evaluate and reflect on student mastery of learning goals, student engagement, access to writing, and instructional fidelity.

Guide for facilitators delivering Module 1 professional development.

Guide for facilitators delivering Module 2 professional development.