Copyright© 2011 Texas Education Agency Special Learning Needs Resource Specialist By participating in and completing the face-to- face training sessions: – You will be able to build a foundation of understanding about the needs of adult learners you work with, including those with special learning needs – You will be able to identify and use effective instructional practices with all adult learners as well as applying accommodations so adult learners with special learning needs can maximize their potential and reach their goals
Copyright© 2011 Texas Education Agency Special Learning Needs Resource Specialist Criteria Your responsibilities for participating in this training: – You must successfully complete the online training, and bring your certificate of completion to Coarse 1 – You must commit to attending, participating fully in, and completing the five face-to-face training courses – You must be willing to complete all homework assignments for each course
Copyright© 2011 Texas Education Agency Special Learning Needs Resource Specialist Criteria – You must possess the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues within your program – You must be active classroom teachers, have some experience teaching adults, and be a teacher of record in TEAMS OR – Be an adult educator such as Instructional Coordinator or Director who will be able to team with a teacher during the training to complete the homework assigned with students who have been struggling in the classroom
Copyright© 2011 Texas Education Agency Special Learning Needs Resource Specialist Criteria – You must be willing to administer screenings/inventories and to serve as a resource for administrators and instructors in your local program – You must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
Copyright© 2011 Texas Education Agency Special Learning Needs Resource Specialist Criteria Participants completing all homework and attending all courses will receive a certified as a Special Learning Needs Resource Specialist Special Note: *This Institute represents basic specialist training and will not prepare participants to be trainers or diagnosticians
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