Step One: Choose a Class to teach.
First things first, you'll need to choose a class to teach! This can be one of the classes you currently teach online, or one you write especially for in-person teaching. If you choose to write a new class, follow the same procedure you would for writing a class for online instruction.

Tip: If you're not sure which of your classes you'd like to teach first, or if you'd like to generate a bit of interest in the possibility of you teaching an in-person course, try posting to the forums and asking which class people would like to see!

Step Two: Contact the DoC.
Express your interest to teach your chosen course as an in-person class to the DoC via Email. (DoC@GreySchool.com)
Include a brief reasoning in your Email as to why you feel the class you've chosen will benefit from in-person instruction.

Step Three: Review, Revise, Organize!
The DoC will need time to review your chosen, or written, class. During this time, our Dean of Curriculum will go over the course with a fine-tooth comb, checking that the information provided is up to the standards and requirements of The Grey School. The DoC may, during this stage, work with you to develop your lesson plan, or help better orientate and fine tune your class for in-person instruction.

When everything looks good and Wizardly,
the DoC will notify the Provost of when to ready the Physical Campus,
approve your class and upload the physical class material to the Classes Roster.

An Example of what such a class might be named:
"Wizardry 100: Becoming an Apprentice [Physical Class]"

Tip: Physical Classes are meant to take 2-3 days, keep this in mind when designing your lessons. 

Step Four: Get the Word out!
Once you've had your class approved, you'll need to announce it on the forums. This is how our Apprentices and Magisters will know it's available. Whilst a forum post is required, you needn't stop there! Use the Facebook Group, send up some wizardly smoke signals, adopt a road...Where ever you can talk about it, do so!

In your posts be sure to include the following bits of information:

• The Name of your Class, and what department it is in.

• The Time and date your Class will begin (at least one month from the time of the announcement).

• Any Reagents or Materials those Enrolling will need to bring.

• A Brief 250 word description of the class including the amount of Credits and Level. 

• A short synopsis of what it is that people taking the class will learn. 

In addition to this you'll need to create your schedule. It is important to keep in mind that people enrolled in physical classes will still need to submit their assignments on the website to receive credit for their work. Teachers may wish to schedule lessons throughout the day with a period at the end of the day for submitting their online assignment. 

An Example Schedule:

Day 1 Schedule

3:00 pm -4:30 pm Introductions and Opening Ceremonies.

4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Free Time

5:10 pm - 5:30 pm Going Over Syllabus and expectations for class
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Lesson 1
6:30 pm - 7:45 pm Time for people to submit their work online

7:45 pm - 8:30 pm Dinner
Some time After Dinner- Teacher Grades

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Day 2 Schedule

10:00 am - 11:30 Breakfast and Conversation

11:45 am -12:00 Lesson Prep

12:00 am - 1:00 pm Lesson two

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch Break

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Lesson three

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Free Time

4:10 pm - 5:10 pm Lesson four

5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Time for people to submit their work online

6:45 pm - 8:00 pm Dinner
Some time After Dinner- Teacher Grades

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Day 3 Schedule

10:00 am - 10:30 am Morning Meditation

10:30 am -11:00 am Breakfast 

11:00 am - 11:30 am Free Time

11:30 am - 1:00 pm Lesson five

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch Break

2:10 pm - 3:00 pm Lesson six

3:10 pm - 3:45 pm Free Time

3:45 pm - 4:30 pm Pack-up
4:30 pm - 5:45 pm Time for people to submit their Finals online

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Closing Ceremonies and Send off


Tip: Remember that you can do a two day class if you prefer! You will need to keep in mind while creating your schedule that Apprentices and Magisters need an Hour Lunch Break every day, and that the Manor's Kitchen Opens at 10 AM, and closes at 8PM, meaning breakfast and dinner cannot be scheduled to start before 10 AM, or after 8 PM

Step Five: Accept Sign ups!
Now that people know about your class and where to find it they'll be able to sign up. While the School is currently pursuing a larger physical space to accommodate more Apprentices and Magisters, the current max size of a class is Four, not including the teacher. This means that the first four people will be accepted into the class, with anyone else who signs up being left pending to form a sort of waiting list. Once accepted into the class, they will have One Week to pay the class tuition. If for any reason someone is unable to pay tuition, they will be bumped from the class and the next person on the waiting list will be allowed in. You as the Instructor will be notified when someone has paid their tuition, or has timed out. 

Once all Four of your pupils have paid their tuitions, an Email will be sent out to those Enrolled with your class schedule, the Class Description you wrote, a list of any requirements or materials they need to bring, and directions to the Campus. If you would like to add a personal note to your charges in this email feel free to send a message to Provost@greyschool.com with the details of what you would like to include.


Step Six: Dust off your broom...
Make your Travel Arrangements and gather any necessary reagents for your class. During this time you can also send items ahead to the physical campus for your class, or request that the School acquire specific items for your class.

Tip: Buying teaching tools out of pocket can be expensive! Feel free to inquire with your Department Dean or the Provost for information on what funds your Department has available.

Step Seven: Show up!
Arrive Safely, Teach Well, and Make Some Magick Happen!


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