Steps for Submitting a Class Proposal

There are plenty of ways to offer your classes (virtual, prerecorded, live) and just as many places where you can teach.  Of course, my focus is on virtual classes but this also works for in-person classes.  In addition to offering classes on established platforms or your own websites, there are more ways to expand you class offerings.  This can be done independently by directing people back to your website or to the platform where you are offering classes.

I recommend having your own site as you will receive full compensation.  Using a platform can help if it is established and well-known.  If you are just getting started as an independent online teacher, make sure you are collecting reviews and/or testimonials that you can share with potential clients.

Aside from marketing your classes, sometimes it works to go where the people you want to reach are located.  Don’t wait for an organization or company to contact you.  This is where outreach comes into play.

Think about the demographic you are serving.  My organization teaches youth, so I reach out to:

• Schools
• Museums
• Homeschool co-ops
• Libraries
• Recreation centers
• Youth organizations

Some places are easier to contact than others.  Some organizations have a proposal form on their website.  Other times, I will call and be sent an application.  Other places haven’t even considered offering virtual classes, so when I send in a proposal, I have to be very specific.  If you’re ready to increase your reach, check out these steps to create a proposal and download the template.

There are plenty of ways to offer your classes (virtual, prerecorded, live) and just as many places where you can teach.  Of course, I am either talking or writing about online teaching.  In addition to offering classes on established platforms or your own websites, there are more ways to expand you class offerings.  This can be done independently or by directing people back to your website or to the platform where you are offering classes.

I recommend having your own site as you will receive full compensation.  Using a platform can help if it is established and well-known.  If you are just getting started as an independent online teacher, make sure you are collecting reviews and/or testimonials that you can share with potential clients.

STEPS TO WRITING A PROPOSAL

1.  Include the basic header for a formal letter. 
   • Typically, the communication is via email, but I like to attach the proposal as a .pdf as well for documentation purposes.
2. Introduce yourself and your business. 
   • Even if you are teaching on a platform, your classes are your services which is your business!
3. Describe the class you are proposing.
   • Think about your course description.  These are the details you want to include.
4. Include the steps in how the course is going to be relayed.
   • Make sure that it is VERY clear that the classes are offered online.
5. Include any supports they will need to provide (example: devices that can access the internet).
6. Include the cost for the class.
   • Determine if you want to offer the class through the organization.  In this case, they will market the classes or reach out to their participants and allow them to enroll if they have an interest.  This also means each individual will pay.
   • Or, will you offer it to the organization, and they pay for the entire course.
7. Wrap it up.  Include when you would like to hear from them and when you will reach back out for a final decision.

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