Easy, Enjoyable, and Effective Writing Courses
IEW (Institute for Excellence in Writing) is a structured writing program that teaches students to take writing with written tools, pull key words to make an outline, and use that outline to write paragraphs in their own words. It then builds on this foundation by introducing stylistic techniques that students practice until they become fluent. The goal is to give students a reliable, repeatable process for writing so they never feel frustrated staring at a blank page.
Weird and Wonderful World
of Writing 2
For beginning writers, this two-semester class explores a variety of topics relating to animals, historical figures, and exciting events and discoveries. The relaxed pace of this class is ideal for elementary students, and is combined with games, activities, and rewards that will encourage your child.
Students will learn how to take notes, retell/summarize stories, write from pictures, and compose their own stories. Class includes grammar and vocabulary development.
Appropriate for 4th–7th grades. IEW encourages students to complete 2 years of Level A before moving on to Level B.
Cost: $325 each semester, including materials (full year commitment)
America's Patriots & Pioneers
Following the nine IEW units, this course builds on composition, grammar, and vocabulary skills while students write about American pioneers and patriots. Using interactive games, brainstorming, and group activities, these classes will lead students to become confident in their writing abilities.
Topics covered include outlining, developing strong paragraphs, writing narratives, combining multiple resources, creative writing, and essays. Class includes grammar and vocabulary development.
Appropriate for 5th–8th grades. Students have better success when they have completed 2 years of Level A first.
Cost: $325 each semester, including materials (full year commitment)
Heroes of Greece & Rome
Following the nine IEW units, this course continues to develop composition, grammar, and vocabulary skills while using advanced structural models and stylistic techniques. Using interactive games, brainstorming, and group activities, these classes will lead students to become confident in their writing abilities and prepare them for high school coursework.
Topics covered include outlining, developing strong paragraphs, writing narratives, combining multiple resources, creative writing, and essays. Class includes grammar and vocabulary development.
Appropriate for 7th+ grades. Because of the level of learning, students have better success when they have completed 2 years of Level B.
Cost: $325 each semester, including materials (full year commitment)
Register for the 2026–2027 school year
Tuesdays
| 9:00am–10:00am | Level C |
| 10:00am–11:00am | Level A |
| 11:00am–12:00pm | Level B |
Wednesdays
| 1:30pm–2:30pm | Level A |
| 3:00pm–4:00pm | Level B |
| 4:00pm–5:00pm | Level C |
More sections will be opened when these become full.
In-person classes meet September 1 – December 15, 2026, and January 19 – May 4, 2027.
Online classes meet September 2 – December 9, 2026, and January 20 – April 28, 2027.
My name is Stacy Oliver, and I have been teaching literature and writing for the past 20 years as the IEW-certified writing tutor and in co-ops. In addition, I was the editor of an online magazine, a technical writer for pr agencies, and a marketing writer in the tech industry. I enjoy working with young people and look forward to helping your child.
