Teacher Training Agenda Creating a Comfortable Class Atmosphere Preparing for the Class Session Knowing Your Students Using Available Resources Including Key Information on a Handout Sample Project Budget Class and Classroom Schedule Question and Answer Time Our Purpose

Creating a Comfortable Class Atmosphere Name tags Refreshments  Can be prearranged with TGC staff Seating arrangement  See class schedule for facility usage

Preparing for the Class Session Research your topic Gather your supplies Walk through your project

Knowing Your Students Find out the knowledge level of your students Teach to the knowledge level of your students

Using Available Resources Photo clips PowerPoint presentation Internet links Video clips Step-by-step project The Garden Company staff can help you create PowerPoint presentations before your class session begins.

Including Key Information on a Handout Project preparation Project budget Supplies and equipment needed Maintenance program What do I need to do before I get started? What kinds of expenses should I plan for?

Sample Project Budget

Class and Classroom Schedule ClassClassroom Trees and ShrubsRear Patio Lawn Care FlowersRoom1 Indoor PlantsGreenhouse

Question and Answer Time Class sign-up, size, and cost Class advertising Teacher and student discounts at The Garden Company “The Garden Company is looking for teachers who will provide expertise and insights for our students.”

Our Purpose Helping our community GROW! Helping our community GROW!