Many Educational Choices: One Writing Method Formal Co-ops
We are blessed to live in a time where there are many educational options available for our students. The beauty of IEW methodology is that it is easily adaptable to most educational settings.... read more
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Perfecting Style with Time and Practice
IEW’s Structure and Style® methodology trains students to write by teaching structure and style. Structure refers to the way a paper is arranged. What is style? In writing style refers to the language—words,... read more
Getting Started with a Surprise Gift!
It is Day 12, and we are excited to announce the surprise gifts that close out IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving celebration! This year, IEW is giving you not one but two... read more
Getting Started with Premium Membership
The gift on Day 11 of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving is a gift that keeps on giving! Be sure you are registered for the event to receive the email with links... read more
Getting Started with Methods for Learning Differences
Welcome to Day 10 of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving! So far IEW has shared gifts to support grammar, spelling, speaking, and writing. Today’s gifts support students with learning differences and the... read more
Getting Started with College Preparation
On Day 9 of the Twelve Days of Christmas Giving, IEW is giving you two weeks of the University-Ready Writing video course. Be sure you are registered for the event to receive the... read more
Getting Started with Introduction to Public Speaking
The gifts on Day 8 of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving provide everything you need to start your students on the path to becoming confident and competent public speakers. Be sure you... read more
Getting Started with Poetry
On Day 7 of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving, the sweet sounds of verse fill the air as the focus turns to poetry. The Christmas season is a perfect time to enjoy... read more
Getting Started with Primary Materials
On Day 6 of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving, we offer several gifts to help with your youngest learners. Be sure you are registered for the event to receive the email with... read more
Getting Started with The Phonetic Zoo
Spelling can be a challenging subject for many students. Perhaps students struggle because many spelling programs rely heavily on visual input. The Day 5 gifts for IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving help... read more
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Getting Started with Fix It! Grammar
On Day 4 of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving, IEW is giving the perfect gift for helping new and veteran IEW families and teachers tackle the often-daunting task of implementing grammar with... read more
Getting Started with Theme-Based Writing Lessons
On Day 3 of Twelve Days of Christmas Giving, IEW is giving you a three-week sample of three theme-based writing lessons. Be sure you are registered for the event to receive the email... read more
Getting Started with Structure and Style for Students
On Day 2 of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving, we spotlight getting started with writing using IEW’s video courses. IEW’s mission is to equip teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials... read more
Getting Started with the Two Most Important Things
At this time of year, many people’s thoughts turn toward starting anew. Often the hardest part of starting something new is just that—getting started! This year’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving gifts are... read more
Many Educational Choices: One Writing Method Hybrid Schools
In 2013 as an IEW Educational Consultant, I conducted the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style® (TWSS) seminar at Legacy Christian Academy, a hybrid school in Bakersfield, California. As the school prepared for the... read more
Many Educational Choices: One Writing Method 5-Day Schools
During my thirty-four-year career as an elementary school teacher, I taught at seven schools in four school districts in three states. The districts ranged from rural to suburban to inner city, each with... read more
Virtual Teaching Writing: Structure and Style®
What: Three-session workshop for classroom teachers and administrators grades K-12Where: OnlineWhen: August 5, 6, and 7, 2025Time: 10:00 AM‒2:30 PM CT Presenters and Facilitator: Jeff Nease, IEW Implementation Coach The three-session workshop will be offered... read more
Asking Questions with Unit 5
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout the year students progress through nine structural units. At this point in the... read more
Furnishing the Mind with Generosity
As the song claims, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Children would attribute that to receiving gifts. And truly, that Christmas morning unwrapping is a picture of generosity because parents freely... read more
A Buffet of Options
"Which should I choose?" is a common question from parents and teachers exploring IEW's two main options for teaching the Structure and Style® methodology. While some create their own lessons, most prefer ready-made... read more
IEW Tools for the Journey: Schools Department
As part of IEW’s continued commitment to providing parents and teachers with help for the journey of training students to be confident and competent communicators and thinkers, we are presenting a series of... read more
Many Educational Choices: One Writing Method Formal Co-ops
We are blessed to live in a time where there are many educational options available for our students. The beauty of... read more
Perfecting Style with Time and Practice
IEW’s Structure and Style® methodology trains students to write by teaching structure and style. Structure refers to the way a paper... read more
Getting Started with a Surprise Gift!
It is Day 12, and we are excited to announce the surprise gifts that close out IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas... read more
Getting Started with Premium Membership
The gift on Day 11 of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving is a gift that keeps on giving! Be sure... read more
Getting Started with Methods for Learning Differences
Welcome to Day 10 of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving! So far IEW has shared gifts to support grammar, spelling,... read more
Getting Started with College Preparation
On Day 9 of the Twelve Days of Christmas Giving, IEW is giving you two weeks of the University-Ready Writing video... read more
Getting Started with Introduction to Public Speaking
The gifts on Day 8 of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving provide everything you need to start your students on... read more
Getting Started with Poetry
On Day 7 of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving, the sweet sounds of verse fill the air as the focus... read more
Getting Started with Primary Materials
On Day 6 of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving, we offer several gifts to help with your youngest learners. Be... read more
Getting Started with The Phonetic Zoo
Spelling can be a challenging subject for many students. Perhaps students struggle because many spelling programs rely heavily on visual input.... read more
Getting Started with Fix It! Grammar
On Day 4 of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving, IEW is giving the perfect gift for helping new and veteran... read more
Getting Started with Theme-Based Writing Lessons
On Day 3 of Twelve Days of Christmas Giving, IEW is giving you a three-week sample of three theme-based writing lessons.... read more
Getting Started with Structure and Style for Students
On Day 2 of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving, we spotlight getting started with writing using IEW’s video courses. IEW’s... read more
Getting Started with the Two Most Important Things
At this time of year, many people’s thoughts turn toward starting anew. Often the hardest part of starting something new is... read more
Many Educational Choices: One Writing Method Hybrid Schools
In 2013 as an IEW Educational Consultant, I conducted the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style® (TWSS) seminar at Legacy Christian Academy,... read more
Many Educational Choices: One Writing Method 5-Day Schools
During my thirty-four-year career as an elementary school teacher, I taught at seven schools in four school districts in three states.... read more
Virtual Teaching Writing: Structure and Style®
What: Three-session workshop for classroom teachers and administrators grades K-12Where: OnlineWhen: August 5, 6, and 7, 2025Time: 10:00 AM‒2:30 PM CT Presenters... read more
Asking Questions with Unit 5
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... read more
Furnishing the Mind with Generosity
As the song claims, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Children would attribute that to receiving gifts. And truly,... read more
A Buffet of Options
"Which should I choose?" is a common question from parents and teachers exploring IEW's two main options for teaching the Structure... read more
IEW Tools for the Journey: Schools Department
As part of IEW’s continued commitment to providing parents and teachers with help for the journey of training students to be... read more
