Quick Start Unit of Study Days
Quick Start Unit of Study Days are dynamic, one-day conferences crafted to support teachers in implementing the Units of Study curriculum effectively. Designed to align with school priorities and needs, these days serve as a powerful jumpstart or restart for educators, providing the tools and insights necessary to integrate the curriculum into their classrooms seamlessly.
Focus on Reading, Writing, or Phonics
Typically, sessions focus on one of the following:
Units of Study in Writing
Units of Study in Reading
Units of Study in Phonics
Tailored Professional Development for Grades K-8
These sessions are flexible and adaptable for different grade bands:
Grades K-2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Each Quick Start day features a Staff Developer working with a group of 6 to 30 teachers, offering customized support to ensure that every educator can engage meaningfully with the curriculum.
Key Components of Quick Start Unit of Study Days
During a Quick Start Unit of Study Day, teachers receive hands-on training and guided support to help them confidently implement the curriculum. Typical components include:
Overview of the Workshop Model and Curriculum
A foundational introduction to the Units of Study framework, helping teachers understand the workshop model and how it supports student learning throughout the year.
Guided Tour of Curriculum Materials
Staff Developers provide a walkthrough of curriculum materials, offering insider tips on how to efficiently use and navigate them. Teachers will discover:
Tips for saving time during lesson preparation.
Special features that enhance instruction and student engagement.
How Standards Align with the Year-Long Curriculum
An in-depth explanation of how the curriculum aligns with state and national standards, demonstrating how each unit builds upon the next to support comprehensive literacy development.
Responsive Small Group Planning
Practical strategies for planning responsive small groups that cater to the diverse needs of students. Teachers learn how to:
Adapt instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
Use assessment data to inform teaching practices.
Foster a supportive environment that promotes student growth in reading and writing.
Fast-Planning for Effective Teaching
Teachers will explore ways to quickly and effectively plan instruction, leveraging:
Support materials that are embedded within the curriculum.
The collaborative strengths of their school-based learning community to enhance lesson planning.
Tailored Workshops to Meet School Goals and Priorities
Quick Start Unit of Study Days can be customized to address unique school goals and priorities. Sessions can focus on:
Re-starting implementation of the Units of Study after a break.
Learning about updates and revisions to new editions of the curriculum.
Emphasizing specific goals, such as using data to form small groups, integrating the science of reading into balanced literacy, or providing targeted support for spelling, phonics, and grammar.
Energized and Ready to Teach
Teachers leave Quick Start Days feeling energized and confident to implement the Units of Study curriculum in their classrooms. The practical, hands-on guidance they receive prepares them to immediately put their learning into practice.
Now Available! PD for the NEW 3-5 WUOS
The new Units of Study in Writing for Grades 3-5 are out, and we are eager to support implementation. Below are options for workshops you can host on-site in your schools or districts covering one of the three key components of the new curriculum:
Flexible Location and Cost Options
Location: On-site or Virtual, providing flexible options to meet the needs of all schools and districts.
Cost: $3,500 per day for on-site sessions, or $3,000 per day for virtual sessions.
Contact Us to Get Started
Contact us to schedule a Quick Start Unit of Study Days and give your teachers the support they need to bring the Units of Study curriculum to life in their classrooms.