Three options for course participation:

Basic Course Options
Updated 3/2025
(Downloadable PDF)

    Attend the ONLINE course

    The flexible option for teachers from a school that has a certified F&F Course Instructor on staff and more

    (see FAQ for who this option is for)

    What is included in the ONLINE option?
    • Online course instruction is designed and led by the program’s co-author, Kevin D. Washburn, Ed.D.
    • Course materials and training are current (updated 2020-2021)
    • The online course is open six weeks so participants can enjoy the flexibility of a self-paced course
    • Discussion board activities for participants from across the country invite diverse interaction
    • Assignments and discussion boards engage participants deeply, allowing time for greater reflection and connections
    • Instructor feedback is individualized and timely for every participant
    • Two scheduled, optional Zoom sessions give participants direct access to this program’s co-author and course instructor
    • Participants familiar with the online Architecture of Learning course will recognize and follow this course’s format easily
    • Course materials—The Architecture of Learning: Designing Instruction for the Learning Brain (book); Foundations & Frameworks Basic Course Book (2021 update); Foundations & Frameworks Toolbox (2021 update)—are included in the online course enrollment fee
    • Online course enrollment fee: $540 per person (this includes a course fee of $375 and a required course materials fee of $165, includes shipping)

    PLEASE NOTE:

    This Online Course is an excellent option solely for:

    • an individual participating in a curriculum review and desiring an in-depth understanding of the program, or
    • a teacher from a school that has a certified F&F Course Instructor on staff, or
    • a teacher from a school that has received Foundations & Frameworks Course instruction previously, but does not have a certified F&F Course Instructor on staff; this teacher must commit to take both the Online Course and attend the Advanced Course in January 2026 for the purpose of becoming the school’s certified Course Instructor
    • a teacher from a school that is conducting a blended training approach (Online Course + Onboarding Workshop — see FAQ for details)
    • a homeschooling parent who will use the program for his/her children only

    Schedule the 
    ON-SITE course for your school

    The option for schools planning a first-time F&F program implementation

    What is included in the ON-SITE option for schools?
      • Course instruction is designed and led by the program’s co-author, Kevin D. Washburn, Ed.D.
      • Course materials and training are current (updated 2020-2021)
      • The on-site course is five, consecutive six-hour days
      • In-person discussions foster common language and knowledge base among your staff, and explore how implementation can meet the school’s mission
      • Assignments and discussions engage participants deeply, allowing time for greater reflection and connections
      • Instructor feedback is individualized and timely for every participant
      • Course materials—The Architecture of Learning: Designing Instruction for the Learning Brain (book); Foundations & Frameworks Basic Course Book (2021 update); Foundations & Frameworks Toolbox (2021 update)—are included in the online course enrollment fee
      • On-site course fee consists of a Trainer Fee (Approximate Fee: $6500—this includes ALL travel, lodging, and meals; fee dependent on current travel rates), AND a Per-participant Fee as follows (this includes a course fee and a materials fee):
        $265 per participant fee for 15 or more participants; $345 per participant fee for 9-14 participants; $415 per participant fee for 5-8 participants. If 4 or fewer participants, contact us for customized pricing.
        For example:
        The TOTAL approximate cost to train 12 teachers would be:
        $6500 + (12 x $345) = $10,640

        NOTE: This fee gives the school one year of free access to the Foundations & Frameworks Basic Course video library AND the Architecture of Learning video library (a $345 value).

         

      • RECOMMENDED IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT OPTION:
        One 1-1/2 to 2-day, in-person implementation support visit by Dr. Washburn in the school year following course completion for training in Beginning Reading and Content Area Reading, plus classroom visits and feedback.
        Approximate Fee: $4960 (includes all travel, lodging, and meal expenses; fee dependent on current travel rates)

       Lead the HYBRID course for your school

      The sustainable option for schools that have a certified F&F Course Instructor on staff

      What is included in the HYBRID option for schools?
      • Course instruction is designed by the program’s co-author, Kevin D. Washburn, Ed.D. and led by the school’s in-house certified Foundations & Frameworks Trainer
      • Course materials and training are current (updated 2020-21)
      • The Foundations & Frameworks course can be scheduled at the school’s convenience and completed in five six-hour days
      • Activities prompt direct discussions that foster a common language and knowledge base among your staff 
      • Assignments and discussions engage participants deeply, allowing time for greater reflection and connections
      • Instructor feedback is individualized and school-specific for every participant
      • One-year subscription fee: $345 per school
        Fee includes: one-year access to the Foundations & Frameworks Basic Course video library AND the Architecture of Learning video library
      • Course materials ($150 per participant)— The Architecture of Learning: Designing Instruction for the Learning Brain (book); Foundations & Frameworks Basic Course Book (2021 update); Foundations & Frameworks Toolbox (2021 update)—are NOT included in the hybrid subscription

       

      • RECOMMENDED IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT OPTION: One 1-1/2 to 2-day, in-person implementation support visit by Dr. Washburn in the school year following course completion for training in Beginning Reading and Content Area Reading, plus classroom visits and feedback.
        Approximate Fee: $4960 (includes all travel, lodging, and meal expenses; fee dependent on current travel rates)