The teacher training fee only partially offsets these costs. You need dedicated, enthusiastic, trained teachers. And you need time with students. These teachers have successfully completed special training and are better prepared to respond to the specific needs of the students they teach and know on a daily basis. Workshops are held at the district level when 20 or more teachers are interested in training.
Regional workshops are available to accommodate districts training fewer teachers.
Eleven classroom periods of 45 minutes or more are required during the first year of the program. Three periods of 45 minutes or more are required during the booster year. You need easily available program materials, equipment and supplies. The classroom should be equipped with a TV and VCR, chalkboard, newsprint, felt-tip markers and masking tape. An overhead projector and screen are optional.