Training can take place via a series of teleconferences
or in person. A typical in-person training is as follows:

OVERVIEW OF 3-DAY TRAINING SESSION

Day 1:

Outcome: By the end of Day 1 you will be ready to teach a basic week-long summer camp program of 5 classes, or a month-long winter program of 4 classes, for both the younger age group (K-2) and the older age group (3rd-5th). You will have experienced hands-on the main activities that form the foundation of the INCITE TO WRITESM program.

Morning Session: (9:00 - noon)

• Introduction to Format and class schedule of activities

• Learn basic week-long schedule of activities for Grades 3-5

LUNCH (12:00 to 1:00)

Afternoon Session: (1:00 - 3:00)

• Learn basic week-long schedule of activities for Grades K-2

Day 2:

Outcome: By the end of Day 2 you will have a firm grasp on how to teach the mechanics of writing (Grammar and Paragraph-building) using a series of fun, multi-dimensional activities and templates. You will be able to lead several diverse activities that focus specifically on Narrative and Expository Writing, and you will have an understanding of how to prepare students for state standardized tests.

Morning Session (9:00 - noon)

• Hands-on experience and application of strategies that teach basic mechanics of writing for Grades 3-5, and K-2.

LUNCH (12:00 - 1:00)

Afternoon Session (1:00 - 3:00)

• Hands-on experience of strategies that teach Narrative & Expository Writing and suggestions on how to correct papers

Day 3:

Outcome: By the end of Day 3 you will have a thorough understanding of the business aspects of the program and how to successfully market the INCITE TO WRITE program. You will have learned additional fun strategies for Creative Writing, and created your own 5-class schedule from the activities you have learned.

Morning Session (9:00 - noon)

• Creative Writing and "Mission" strategies

• Review of any strategies that are not clear

• Presentation of your own sample 5-class schedule

LUNCH (12:00 - 1:00)

Afternoon Session (1:00 - 3:00)

• How to schedule classes for both the summer and school year

• How to market and advertise the program, including simulated conversations with parents

• Forms you will need

• Options in setting up your business