Our Events
We host events virtually and in-person across the world. Join us to study methods and plan curricula, revitalize our thinking, and most importantly, learn how to encourage our students to lead meaningful and active literate lives. Events feature celebrated authors, world-renowned staff developers, and other key leaders in the field of literacy and learning. Participants earn a certificate with professional development hours after each event.
Webinar April 3, 2025 April Heinemann Office Hours Featuring Units of Study Receive help and advice from Units of Study author and series editor, Lucy Calkins, and her colleagues on the first Thursday of every month.
Webinar April 17, 2025 EdWeb: Teaching Tomorrow’s Writers: AI as a Thinking Partner for K–5 Educators In this edWebinar, we’ll tackle these big questions together. Learn how to integrate AI tools as collaborative allies to inspire creativity, simplify the writing process, and empower young learners to develop strong writing skills.
Webinar May 1, 2025 May Heinemann Office Hours Featuring Units of Study Receive help and advice from Units of Study author and series editor, Lucy Calkins, and her colleagues on the first Thursday of every month.
Webinar May 20, 2025 Grade 3 Reading Pilot Webinar 1: Welcome to the New Units! Preparing for a Powerful Start This first webinar will introduce teachers to the new Units of Study in Reading for Grades 3. We’ll highlight the most exciting new features of the curriculum and support you in beginning to plan for back to school.
Webinar May 21, 2025 Grade 4 Reading Pilot Webinar 1: Welcome to the New Units! Preparing for a Powerful Start This first webinar will introduce teachers to the new Units of Study in Reading for Grades 4. We’ll highlight the most exciting new features of the curriculum and support you in beginning to plan for back to school.
Webinar May 22, 2025 Grade 5 Reading Pilot Webinar 1: Welcome to the New Units! Preparing for a Powerful Start This first webinar will introduce teachers to the new Units of Study in Reading for Grades 5. We’ll highlight the most exciting new features of the curriculum and support you in beginning to plan for back to school.
Webinar July 8, 2025 Grade 3 Reading Pilot Webinar 2: Diving into Unit 1—Launching Readers and Building Community This session focuses on helping you prepare to teach Grade 3 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.
Webinar July 9, 2025 Grade 4 Reading Pilot Webinar 2: Diving into Unit 1—Launching Readers and Building Community 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.
Webinar July 10, 2025 Grade 5 Reading Pilot Webinar 2: Diving into Unit 1—Launching Readers and Building Community 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.
Institute July 14, 2025 New Frontiers in Reading and Writing Institute This in-person institute is 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.
Institute July 21, 2025 Writing Institute This institute will ground you in the essential principles of teaching writing while sharing The Reading & Writing Project’s newest thinking, tools, and research.
Webinar July 22, 2025 Grade 3 Reading Pilot Webinar: Launching the Grade 3 Word Study Curriculum his special session will introduce you to the new Grade 3 Word Study Curriculum, designed to be both playful and powerful. Together, we’ll explore a predictable, three-day cycle of instruction that supports transfer into independent reading and writing.
Workshop July 25, 2025 Coaching Workshop: The Teaching of Writing This one-day virtual workshop is designed to empower instructional coaches and school leaders in supporting effective, research-based writing instruction.
Institute July 28, 2025 Reading Institute This institute offers a blend of foundational principles and the latest research, tools, and strategies to support effective, research-based reading instruction.
Institute July 28, 2025 Secondary Literacy Institute This institute focuses on both nonfiction reading and writing, providing practical tools, strategies, and insights to elevate your teaching and support adolescent learners in developing critical literacy skills.
Webinar October 1, 2025 Grade 4 Reading Pilot Webinar 3: Teaching Nonfiction with Power—Getting Ready for Unit 2 This session focuses on helping you prepare to teach Grade 4 Unit 2. Whether you’re new to teaching nonfiction or a veteran, this session will leave you ready to bring nonfiction to life in your classroom.
Webinar October 2, 2025 Grade 5 Reading Pilot Webinar 3: Teaching Nonfiction with Power—Getting Ready for Unit 2 This session focuses on helping you prepare to teach Grade 5 Unit 2. Whether you’re new to teaching nonfiction or a veteran, this session will leave you ready to bring nonfiction to life in your classroom.
Workshop October 4, 2025 Saturday Reunion: A Day of Free Virtual Professional Development On Saturday, October 4, 2025, our community will join together for a day of free workshops for K-12 teachers, coaches, and leaders. This event is free, virtual, and open to the public!