A Comprehensive Curriculum
Designed to provide instructors with the necessary tools to conduct the Ready to Rent program, the curriculum was prepared by professional curriculum developers with input from landlords and housing specialists. Ready to Rent teaching methods utilize peer interaction, different learning methods, and empowerment learning. It keeps students involved and interested through the class. Each instructor receives a printed Ready To Rent Instructor Manual and online access.
Adult Learning Principles in Housing Readiness Education
This component is designed to help instructors gain skills necessary to teach adult learners. Instructors are encouraged to read this section before starting any Ready to Rent class. Adult learning principles are also covered in the instructor training.
The Trainer's Guide to the Ready to Rent Action Kit
This teaching guide provides a scripted presentation, outline, a check-list of materials, appropriate stories, case studies, and other activities that contribute to the success of the course and program. Instructors are encouraged to incorporate their own teaching styles while using the script as a guide.
Action Kit
This is the set of materials given to participants in the Ready to Rent class. Instructors make copies of these pages and place in a notebook for each student. The Kit" is divided into two sections; "Enrichment Pages” or the read & learn material and the “Action Pages” or participant activity sheets. The Trainer’s Guide directs instructors on how and when they are used.
Action Kit, Adapted Version
This version of the "Action Kit" is designed for people with special learning needs such as illiteracy, attention deficit, slower learning and comprehension, poor site (the text is enlarged), etc. This version includes a blended format (reading materials and activity pages are woven together)
Ready to Rent Forms
Includes official and sample forms used for Ready to Rent. Agencies have the option of adapting the sample forms or creating new forms based on program needs, requirements and guidelines.
Sample Marketing Materials
The marketing materials help instructors inform renters, staff, funders, the community, and landlords about Ready to Rent. They include an Orientation Packet, general information flier for renters and landlords, as well as "Intro To Ready Rent" PowerPoint presentations. These materials are through online access.
Adult Learning Principles in Housing Readiness Education
This component is designed to help instructors gain skills necessary to teach adult learners. Instructors are encouraged to read this section before starting any Ready to Rent class. Adult learning principles are also covered in the instructor training.
The Trainer's Guide to the Ready to Rent Action Kit
This teaching guide provides a scripted presentation, outline, a check-list of materials, appropriate stories, case studies, and other activities that contribute to the success of the course and program. Instructors are encouraged to incorporate their own teaching styles while using the script as a guide.
Action Kit
This is the set of materials given to participants in the Ready to Rent class. Instructors make copies of these pages and place in a notebook for each student. The Kit" is divided into two sections; "Enrichment Pages” or the read & learn material and the “Action Pages” or participant activity sheets. The Trainer’s Guide directs instructors on how and when they are used.
Action Kit, Adapted Version
This version of the "Action Kit" is designed for people with special learning needs such as illiteracy, attention deficit, slower learning and comprehension, poor site (the text is enlarged), etc. This version includes a blended format (reading materials and activity pages are woven together)
Ready to Rent Forms
Includes official and sample forms used for Ready to Rent. Agencies have the option of adapting the sample forms or creating new forms based on program needs, requirements and guidelines.
Sample Marketing Materials
The marketing materials help instructors inform renters, staff, funders, the community, and landlords about Ready to Rent. They include an Orientation Packet, general information flier for renters and landlords, as well as "Intro To Ready Rent" PowerPoint presentations. These materials are through online access.
Download The Ready To Rent Overview..............
My story began with going through health problems that forced me to change my lifestyle and my career. I fell into financial distress and depression. I felt that I would never get out of. Ready to Rent has shown me I can live again and get second chance.
