Getting Started
Not sure where to begin? Follow the steps below and we will guide through a successful roll-out of WhyTry!
Introduction:
Welcome to our growing community of WhyTry facilitators! We are going to guide you through an easy to follow plan for implementing WhyTry successfully in your setting. These steps are designed to help you become familiar with the tools, content and skills taught with the program, while at the same time, learning to follow the “WhyTry Approach” to motivating and engaging every student.
Step 1: Complete the WhyTry Introductory Training
The first step for successful implementation is to get yourself trained! If you haven’t attended an in-person or a virtual WhyTry Intro training you can sign up for one here.
Step 2: Get familiar with the Program Tools and Go through the Facilitator’s Guide
The next step is to spend some time getting to know what’s in the tool kit and where you can find the resources you will need to deliver the program to your students. You can access all the tools that are available to you and that are used in each of the prebuilt lessons here on the toolkit page. Also, take some time to go through the Facilitator’s Guide and follow our recommendations for successful implementation.
Step 3: Pick a Lesson and Teach It!
Choose pre-built lessons for Secondary or Elementary that fit your needs and start your first session using those. Remember, you can also create your own lessons using the toolkit.