On-site professional development is the most popular way for schools and districts to partner with The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower (RWP-M). RWP-M offers customized professional development designed to enhance literacy instruction and drive student success.
Comprehensive Professional Development Tailored to Grade Bands
RWP-M provides professional development that is specifically tailored to each grade band (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and/or 9-12). We suggest at least five days of professional development for each grade band, although there is no minimum requirement.
A Collaboration Between Expert Staff Developers and Teachers and School Leaders
Each participating school or district is assigned a dedicated Staff Developer who specializes in one of the grade bands. Staff Developers work directly with teachers to:
Study student work and data.
Respond to teachers' unique goals, questions, and classroom challenges.
Demonstrate best practices in literacy instruction, tailored to the needs of each school.
Staff Developers partner closely with school leaders to align professional development with the school’s priorities and goals.
Hands-On, Classroom-Centered Professional Development
RWP-M employs a hands-on approach to professional development, which typically includes:
Demonstration Teaching & Coaching in Labsite Classrooms: Staff developers model effective literacy practices within classrooms, allowing teachers to observe and try these techniques.
Grade-Level Study Groups: Teachers work with staff developers to study student work, reflect on instructional practices, explore the latest research, and plan next steps.
A Variety of Teaching Methods: Staff Developers use a blend of direct instruction, guided practice, coaching, and shared inquiry to ensure teachers gain practical, applicable skills.
Access to Exclusive Resources and Learning Communities
Schools and districts engaged in on-site professional development receive more than just expert-led sessions—they gain access to a wealth of additional resources at no additional charge, including:
The Reading & Writing Project Learning Community: An active community of educators and literacy leaders (such as principals, assistant principals, and literacy coaches) dedicated to continuously improving and sharing best practices.
Leadership Conferences: An invitation for superintendents, district leaders, principals, assistant principals, coaches, and lead teachers to attend monthly virtual Leadership Conferences to collaborate, share insights, and drive literacy leadership within their schools.
Early Access to Pre-Publication Curricula: An opportunity for our partner schools to pilot new and innovative literacy curricula before they are publicly released.
The Mossflower Treasure Chest: A comprehensive online portal of teaching resources and instructional materials, updated regularly. Access includes: Pre-publication units, Instructional videos, Test Prep Units, and more.
Flexible Location Options: On-Site or Virtual
Professional development with RWP-M is flexible and can be conducted either on-site at your school or virtually, ensuring accessibility for every educational setting.
Cost-Effective Professional Development
Cost starts at $2,500 per day, plus travel expenses, offering a high-impact, customizable professional development experience. The number of professional development days is based on the needs and priorities of each school.
Get Started Today!
Partner with RWP-M to create a lasting impact on your literacy instruction, strengthen your teaching practices, and empower your educators to elevate student learning outcomes.
Learn more by reading the 2024-2025 professional development brochure or schedule a call to get started today.