Philosophy

We believe training is an important component to program success. In order to ensure effective local implementation and appropriate teaching strategies, we stress a commitment of time for professional development training by those educators involved. Teachers, counselors, and administrators, as well as business and community partners who will be involved in the system, are eligible to attend the training.

Our training philosophy is to provide you with...
  1. Outstanding materials and strategies that are ready for implementation
  2. Certified professionals to prepare you for successful program implementation and customize issues for your local needs
  3. A hands-on, fun-filled, action-packed day!
Qualifications

Education Associates’ trainers are dynamic, high-energy professionals who are nationally-certified and recognized experts in their fields. They have extensive experience in curriculum development, educational system design, implementation and training. They are much sought after speakers and presenters at local, state and national conferences and workshops.

Product Training

As part of a System purchase, Education Associates will provide a nationally-certified trainer to perform on-site professional development training. Up to 25 persons will be eligible for the one day (six-hour) training.

Project Discovery Six-Hour Training Agenda:
8:30 - 8:40 Introductions, Training Overview
8:40 - 9:00 Overview of Special Education Transition System/Project Discovery
9:00 - 9:15 View Video
9:15 - 9:45

Hands-on career exploration with kits! Review of Instructor's Notes Binder.

  1. Cognitive and Manipulative skill requirements and Skills to be attained
  2. Implementation Tips and Vocabulary
  3. Scope and Sequence
  4. Work Performance Benchmarks
  5. Pre- and Post-tests
  6. CD with Instructor's Notes and Student Instructions
9:45 - 9:50 Review Student Instructions Binder
9:50 - 10:00 Review First Look Binder for Special Needs Students
10:00 - 10:15 Select a kit and find content list. Inventory kit with content list.
10:15 - 10:30 Break
10:30 - 12:00 Kit exploration. Perform activities from selected kits. Groups report on kit activities, tasks, materials used, etc.
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 1:45 Continue with kit exploration utilizing other kits as time allows.
1:45 - 2:00 Academic Integration - Discuss academics in kits
2:00 - 2:10 Parent/Community Involvement
2:10 - 2:30 Implementation Issues - classroom implementation, time frames for kits, etc.
2:30 - 3:00 Questions, Evaluation, Wrap-up