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This session focuses on helping you prepare to teach Unit 1, the first Unit of Study of the year. We’ll unpack each Bend of the Unit and dig into the work students will be doing as they build community, develop foundational habits of strong readers, and begin tackling texts with purpose and stamina. You’ll get a clear picture of the teaching points, small group progressions, and vocabulary work across the unit. We’ll model parts of minilessons and small groups, discuss how to use the new planning tools, and help you feel confident and excited to begin teaching this first unit. 

This session focuses on helping you prepare to teach Grade 4 Unit 1, the first Unit of Study of the year. We’ll unpack each Bend of the Unit and dig into the work students will be doing as they build community, develop foundational habits of strong readers, and begin tackling texts with purpose and stamina. You’ll get a clear picture of the teaching points, small group progressions, and vocabulary work across the unit. We’ll model parts of minilessons and small groups, discuss how to use the new planning tools, and help you feel confident and excited to begin teaching this first unit.

This session focuses on helping you prepare to teach Grade 5 Unit 1, the first Unit of Study of the year. We’ll unpack each Bend of the Unit and dig into the work students will be doing as they build community, develop foundational habits of strong readers, and begin tackling texts with purpose and stamina. You’ll get a clear picture of the teaching points, small group progressions, and vocabulary work across the unit. We’ll model parts of minilessons and small groups, discuss how to use the new planning tools, and help you feel confident and excited to begin teaching this first unit.

Get ready for the highlight of your summer! Join us for an exclusive, in-person institute designed for educators who are deeply rooted in literacy and ready to explore the latest innovations in teaching. This immersive experience combines cutting-edge learning with vibrant socializing and networking, all set in the beautiful, coastal town of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, home to our publishing partner, Heinemann.

Each day begins with an energizing keynote before diving into hands-on, small-group sessions that explore advanced literacy topics. Afternoons feature a second small-group session followed by choice workshops on a variety of topics.

Transform your writing instruction and deepen your understanding of the Units of Study in Writing, Grades K-5 during this 4-day virtual institute. Designed for both first-time and returning participants, this institute will ground you in the essential principles of teaching writing while sharing The Reading & Writing Project’s newest thinking, tools, and research.

Cap off your Writing Institute experience with this focused, one-day virtual workshop designed to empower instructional coaches and school leaders in supporting effective, research-based writing instruction. This workshop equips you with the strategies, tools, and confidence needed to guide teachers in implementing the Units of Study in Writing while fostering a culture of strong writing across classrooms.

Deepen your expertise in teaching reading during this 4-day virtual institute. Designed for both first-time and returning participants, this institute offers a blend of foundational principles and the latest research, tools, and strategies to support effective, research-based reading instruction.

Each day begins with an inspiring keynote, followed by grade-specific sessions aligned to the Units of Study in Reading, and concludes with choice workshops tailored to the needs of educators at all levels.

Extend your learning from the Reading Institute and focus on strategies for coaching and leading effective reading instruction in schools. This one-day virtual workshop is designed to equip instructional coaches and school leaders with the skills, tools, and knowledge needed to support teachers in implementing the Units of Study in Reading, Grades K-5, and fostering a culture of literacy excellence.

In this 2-hour online workshop, we dive into Kindergarten, Unit 1: Launching the Writing Workshop—a heartwarming and foundational unit that helps young children step into their identities as writers. Whether you're new to the Units of Study or a returning practitioner, this session will guide you in setting the stage for a year of powerful, joyful writing instruction.

Join The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower for 2-hour online workshop on Kindergarten, Unit 1: We Are Readers—a unit designed to help our youngest learners begin their journey as readers with confidence, joy, and curiosity. We’ll unpack Unit 1 and help you launch your year with intention, warmth, and expert support, setting students up for a life of research-based reading instruction.

Join The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower for a 2-hour virtual workshop designed to kick off your year of writing instruction with Small Moments—a beloved narrative writing unit that helps first graders write meaningful, focused stories from their own lives. This session sets the tone for the entire year by establishing foundational writing routines, nurturing student voice, and cultivating a community where each child sees themselves as an author with stories worth sharing. 

Join The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower for a 2-hour online workshop that unpacks Building Good Reading Habits—a unit that lays the foundation for a joyful, engaged, and independent reading life. This workshop is designed to help teachers not only jumpstart the year with thoughtful structures and rituals but also nurture a classroom culture where every child is a confident reader. 

Join The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower for a 2-hour virtual workshop that launches second-grade writers into the beloved work of personal narrative. In Making Small Moments Big, students learn that their everyday experiences—charged with emotion, thought, and meaning—are worthy of being written and read.

Join The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower for this energizing 2-hour virtual workshop focused on Becoming a Big Kid Reader, the first unit for second grade readers. This unit helps children begin the year with confidence and curiosity, drawing on their first-grade skills and growing into fluent, expressive, and thoughtful readers. Participants will explore strategies for setting up independent reading lives, forming meaningful partnerships, introducing series book clubs, and supporting flexible word-solving.

Join The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower for a 2-hour virtual workshop that kicks off the school year with Building a Reading Life—a foundational unit that helps students establish the habits, skills, and identity of upper elementary readers. We’ll explore how this unit helps students build stamina and develop the internal habits of active, engaged readers. 

Join The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower for a 2-hour virtual workshop that launches third-grade writers into the vibrant world of nonfiction. In The Art of Information Writing, students learn to teach others about what they know best—sharing their passions, interests, and curiosities through clear, well-organized informational books.

Join The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower for this 2-hour virtual workshop designed to launch the year with Interpreting Characters: The Heart of the Story—a powerful unit that helps students dive deep into their reading lives and build complex ideas about characters, stories, and themes.

Join The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower for a 2-hour virtual workshop that launches fourth-grade writers into a rich and reflective personal narrative unit. In Spinning True Stories into Gold, students learn to turn the moments of their lives—big and small—into crafted, meaningful stories that sparkle with voice, structure, and craft.

Join The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower for a 2-hour virtual workshop that launches fifth-grade readers into the most powerful reading unit of the year. In Interpretation Book Clubs, students learn to read deeply, think interpretively, and discuss literature with thoughtfulness, voice, and evidence. This unit moves students beyond comprehension into big ideas and debate—reading as thinkers, scholars, and community members.

Join The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower for a 2-hour virtual workshop that launches fifth-grade writers into the deeply personal and transformative work of personal narrative. In Turning Life Into Literature, students learn to mine their lives for stories that speak to who they are and what they believe, crafting powerful narratives with meaning, voice, and intention.

Join The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower for a 2-hour virtual workshop that jump-starts the middle-school writing workshop. You’ll leave with a clear, practical plan for the opening weeks of school—establishing routines, teaching cornerstone mini-lessons, and building a community where every writer feels ready to draft, revise, and share.

Join The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower for a 2-hour virtual workshop that jump-starts the middle-school reading workshop. You’ll leave with a clear plan for the first weeks of school—routines, mini-lessons, and community-building moves that set students up for a year of engaged, purposeful reading.

Across the 2025-2026 school year, literacy leaders from across Long Island will gather to build a shared vision for powerful, equitable reading, writing, and phonics instruction.

Get ready to launch small group writing instruction with confidence! This hands-on virtual workshop from The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower will help you set your classroom up for success from day one.

Join The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower for a 4-hour virtual workshop that demystifies the brand-new Digital Writing platform and its AI feedback tools. You’ll set explore the digital Writer’s Notebooks and practice sending AI-generated responses. By the end, you’ll have an implementation game plan that raises the level of writing—without losing the human touch.

Teaching grammar and spelling can feel overwhelming—especially when it seems to eat up your precious writing time without showing lasting results.

Join The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower for a 4-hour virtual workshop that jump-starts the school year by weaving social-emotional learning into your literacy block. This session shows you how to use carefully chosen read-alouds, quick writing routines, and low-lift community builders to create a classroom where every child feels safe, valued, and ready to learn.

Join The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower for a 4-hour virtual workshop that reimagines the role of classroom libraries in K–2 classrooms through the lens of the science of reading and teacher-led classroom research.

Join The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower for a 4-hour virtual workshop that turns assessment into your most powerful lever for growing writers.

Join The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower for a virtual workshop that will help you thoughtfully and practically bring essential elements of the Science of Reading into your K–2 reading workshop.

Join The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower for a 2-hour virtual workshop designed to bring Show and Tell Writing to life—Unit 2 of the Kindergarten Units of Study in Writing.

Join us for a 2-hour online workshop designed to support teachers in teaching Kindergarten, Unit 2: Sharing Reading.

Join The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower for a 2-hour virtual workshop on teaching foundational informational writing through the pre-publication unit, How To Books: Writing to Teach Others.

Join The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower for a 2-hour virtual workshop that brings Word Detectives, the second unit in the Grade 1 Units of Study in Reading, to life.

Join The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower for a 2-hour virtual workshop on Becoming Experts—a unit that turns second graders into curious and purposeful nonfiction readers.

Join The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower for a 2-hour virtual workshop that will guide you through Chapter Books: Writing Nonfiction from the Heart—a second-grade unit that helps students become powerful teachers through their writing.

Join The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower for a 2-hour online workshop for Grade 3, Unit 2: Reading to Learn—a powerful nonfiction unit designed to set students up with the foundational skills they’ll need for a lifetime of learning through reading.

Join The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower for a 2-hour online workshop on Grade 3, Unit 2: Changing the World—a unit designed to teach students that their words and ideas have the power to make real change.

Grade 3 Unit 2 brings your class into the world of nonfiction—and this session will help you teach it with clarity and joy. We’ll walk through the structure and goals of the first nonfiction unit of the year, which is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards and centers on building knowledge through text sets. You’ll see how the unit supports students in tackling complex nonfiction, growing their vocabulary, and engaging in rich conversation and writing about reading. We’ll explore how to use the read aloud texts and how to make the most of the “teeny tiny texts” in small groups. Whether you’re new to teaching nonfiction or a veteran, this session will leave you ready to bring nonfiction to life in your classroom.

Join The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower for a 2-hour online workshop on Grade 4, Unit 2: Reading the Weather, Reading the World—a unit designed to spark students’ nonfiction reading lives and equip them with critical research skills that will serve them across all disciplines.

Join The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower for a 2-hour online workshop on Grade 4, Unit 2: Boxes and Bullets: Writing Essays and Arguments—a unit designed to give students a transformative entry into academic essay writing.

Join The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower for a 2-hour online workshop on Grade 5, Unit 2: Literary Essay—a unit designed to help young writers grow their ability to craft thoughtful, evidence-based essays about the texts they read and love.

Grade 4 Unit 2 brings your class into the world of nonfiction—and this session will help you teach it with clarity and joy. We’ll walk through the structure and goals of the first nonfiction unit of the year, which is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards and centers on building knowledge through text sets. You’ll see how the unit supports students in tackling complex nonfiction, growing their vocabulary, and engaging in rich conversation and writing about reading. We’ll explore how to use the read aloud texts and how to make the most of the “teeny tiny texts” in small groups. Whether you’re new to teaching nonfiction or a veteran, this session will leave you ready to bring nonfiction to life in your classroom.

Join The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower for a 2-hour online workshop on Grade 5, Unit 2: Tackling Complexity—a unit designed to help young readers approach increasingly challenging nonfiction texts with flexibility, strategy, and confidence.

Grade 5 Unit 2 brings your class into the world of nonfiction—and this session will help you teach it with clarity and joy. We’ll walk through the structure and goals of the first nonfiction unit of the year, which is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards and centers on building knowledge through text sets. You’ll see how the unit supports students in tackling complex nonfiction, growing their vocabulary, and engaging in rich conversation and writing about reading. We’ll explore how to use the read aloud texts and how to make the most of the “teeny tiny texts” in small groups. Whether you’re new to teaching nonfiction or a veteran, this session will leave you ready to bring nonfiction to life in your classroom.

Strong oral language skills form the foundation for reading, writing, and thinking. In this study group, participants will study methods for building academic talk, storytelling, conversation, and oral rehearsal into daily literacy instruction.

Across the 2025-2026 school year, literacy leaders from across Long Island will gather to build a shared vision for powerful, equitable reading, writing, and phonics instruction.

This study group will focus on supporting third graders' phonics and word study needs, ensuring they continue to build automaticity and flexibility with increasingly complex words. We'll look at how to deliver systematic, explicit instruction while keeping learning playful, joyful, and connected to students' reading and writing work.

Across the 2025-2026 school year, literacy leaders from across Long Island will gather to build a shared vision for powerful, equitable reading, writing, and phonics instruction.

Across the 2025-2026 school year, literacy leaders from across Long Island will gather to build a shared vision for powerful, equitable reading, writing, and phonics instruction.

This study group will dive into research-based methods for developing rich, flexible vocabulary knowledge across grades 3-5. We will explore high-leverage instructional strategies-including contextualized word learning, generative word study, and vocabulary routines that are embedded into reading and writing instruction.

Across the 2025-2026 school year, literacy leaders from across Long Island will gather to build a shared vision for powerful, equitable reading, writing, and phonics instruction.

In this study group, we'll explore how the principles of the Science of Reading extend into writing instruction. Participants will unpack the intersections between transcription (handwriting, spelling, sentence construction) and composition, and study methods for building fluency, syntax, and coherence in student writing.

Across the 2025-2026 school year, literacy leaders from across Long Island will gather to build a shared vision for powerful, equitable reading, writing, and phonics instruction.