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This first webinar will introduce teachers to the new Units of Study in Reading for Grade 3. We’ll highlight the most exciting new features of the curriculum—streamlined minilessons, powerful ladders of small groups, integrated vocabulary instruction, and new, irresistible texts. You’ll get a tour of the unit architecture and a preview of what’s to come across the year. We’ll also support you in beginning to plan for back to school, offering tips for classroom setup and organizing materials.

This first webinar will introduce teachers to the new Units of Study in Reading for Grade 4. We’ll highlight the most exciting new features of the curriculum—streamlined minilessons, powerful ladders of small groups, integrated vocabulary instruction, and new, irresistible texts. You’ll get a tour of the unit architecture and a preview of what’s to come across the year. We’ll also support you in beginning to plan for back to school, offering tips for classroom setup and organizing materials. 

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—streamlined minilessons, powerful ladders of small groups, integrated vocabulary instruction, and new, irresistible texts. You’ll get a tour of the unit architecture and a preview of what’s to come across the year. We’ll also support you in beginning to plan for back to school, offering tips for classroom setup and organizing materials. 

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.

Each day begins with an inspiring keynote and continues with grade-level specific content tailored to the Units of Study in Writing. The day concludes with choice workshops on a variety of practical topics, ensuring a personalized experience that meets your needs.

Build a Community of Writers

Explore how to implement writing workshop in ways that foster independence and growth for students. With insights from the newest Units of Study, you'll learn to guide students through authentic writing processes, helping them develop confidence, skill, and voice.

Practical Strategies for Your Classroom

Gain actionable tools and strategies that you can implement immediately. From learning how to effectively use mentor texts to mastering the art of conferring, this institute will provide practical solutions to common challenges, all designed to help you refine your practice and achieve consistent growth across grade levels.

Topics Covered

• Understanding writing progressions to build long-term growth

• Transferring students’ phonics knowledge into the their writing

• Using mentor texts to support diverse writing purposes

• Incorporating formative assessments, checklists, and rubrics into daily teaching

• Developing collaborative school-wide writing initiatives

• Addressing spelling, grammar, and conventions in meaningful ways

• Incorporating AI and digital notebook in the Writing Workshop (Grades 3-5 only)

Whether you're seeking to refine your workshop model or dive deeply into the new Units of Study, this institute will provide the tools, insights, and inspiration you need to create classrooms filled with confident, capable writers.

Institute Sections:

Select one section to participate in across the institute. 

• Grade K

• Grade 1

• Grade 2

• Grade 3

• Grade 4

• Grade 5

Grades K-2 sections will be aligned with the 2022 Units of Study in Writing. 

Grades 3-5 sections will be aligned with the 2024 Units of Study in Writing.

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 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 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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.