Courses

Introductory Course for Grades K-2 Educators

Who this training is for: Educators serving grades K‑2 in any subject area

This training includes:

Resource Library Access: TWR provides free access upon enrollment through June 30, 2026 to any educator enrolled in an introductory course from July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025.

Prerequisite: None

This course introduces Kindergarten through 2nd-grade educators to the Hochman Method(™), an explicit set of sequenced strategies for teaching expository writing that can be integrated into any content area. Educators will learn specific strategies that build the vocabulary and language skills necessary for future success in writing. The Writing Revolution (TWR) faculty will present age-appropriate examples and techniques for scaffolding and differentiation. There will be opportunities to practice and create activities as well as receive feedback from TWR faculty.

Introductory Course for Grades 3-12 Educators

Who this training is for: Educators serving grades 3-12, especially suited to teachers of English/ELA and social studies

This training includes:

Resource Library Access: TWR provides free access upon enrollment through June 30, 2026 to any educator enrolled in an introductory course from July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025.

Prerequisite: None

This course introduces participants to the Hochman Method(™), an explicit set of sequenced strategies for teaching expository writing that can be integrated into any content. Specific strategies are presented to improve the structure, coherence and clarity of students’ writing, beginning at the sentence-level. The focus moves to outlines, paragraphs, and compositions. Participants will also learn how to teach notetaking, summarization, and revision. There are opportunities to practice and create activities as well as receive feedback from TWR faculty. This course is open to all educators in grades 3-12, but is especially suited to teachers (including Special Education and ENL) of English and social studies.