Perfect for schools and districts that need quick, targeted support — whether that's a first introduction to the Units of Study, a focused refresher, or a deep dive on one topic like AI in the classroom, multilingual learners, or knowledge-building. These sessions are self-contained and require no ongoing commitment.
Quick Start Units of Study Day
A one-day, hands-on conference.
A one-day (6-hour) session that supports teachers in implementing the Units of Study in Reading, Writing, or Phonics, aligned to your school's priorities.
As authors of the Units of Study in Reading, Writing, and Phonics, RWP-M is uniquely positioned to introduce your team to the curriculum quickly and practically. Every session — no matter the format — is led by an experienced RWP-M Staff Developer: a former teacher, coach, or administrator who has spent years inside these units and can translate that expertise into your classrooms in a single day.
This day is built to leave teachers with material they can use the very next morning.
Format
On-site or virtual
Time
1 day (6 hours)
Best for
Teams ready to dig into materials and start planning
What's included:
An overview of the workshop model and the curriculum
A guided tour of materials, with insider tips about shortcuts and special features
An explanation for how standards are supported across a year-long curriculum
Practical help planning responsive small groups that allow teachers to respond to a full range of student needs
A description of ways to fast-plan teaching, drawing on support materials and your school's own learning community
Special Topic Day
One focused day on the topic that matters most to your team.
A fully customized single-day session built around one priority. We start by listening to your goals, then design the day around them — no generic template, no wasted time on topics that don't apply to your school. Popular topics include:
Format
On-site or virtual
Time
1 day
Best for
Schools that already know the one topic they want to tackle
AI in the classroom
Supporting multilingual learners
Knowledge-building instruction
Assessment-driven planning
Foundational skills and phonics
Small-group and conferring structures
Using the Units of Study alongside IB/ PYP
Test prep support
Don't see your topic listed? Special Topic Days are fully custom — tell us your priority and we'll build the day around it.
Why Schools Start Here
No long-term commitment — a single session, start to finish
Led by experienced Staff Developers who've taught, coached, and led schools themselves
Flexible: on-site or virtual, scheduled around your calendar