The Foundation offers several training sessions each year, with 20 - 25 participants at each session. The Institute accepts educators from all U.S. territories and Canada and is a competitive program -- to apply, educators must provide information regarding their students, school and teaching experience. Each applicant is reviewed by the Foundation's Educational Advisory Board and carefully selected so that each session is diversified by region, teaching level and experience. Much like Room 203, each session will represent an eclectic microcosm that is reflects classrooms nationwide.

APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE PROCESS

• Candidate submits application
• Application is reviewed by the Freedom Writers Foundation
• Candidate is assessed by the Educational Advisory Board
• If accepted, applicant receives a welcome packet and is assigned a program liaison from the Freedom Writers Foundation
• Applicants who are not accepted may be reconsidered for the next year's sessions

Educators, including teachers, administrators, coaches, and social workers, interested in applying to the program can contact the foundation directly at fwi@freedomwritersfoundation.org. 

Sponsors interested in supporting a teacher in their community can contact the foundation at caliste@freedomwritersfoundation.org.