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AP-OD Online Program Acquisition Institute December 2-13 | Presented in English

December 2 - December 13

$1,649

In the Online 3rd Edition Program Acquisition Institute, participants will learn how to provide the AP/OD curriculum directly to parents/families with children 0-5. This dynamic training will cover AP/OD best practices in the following topics:

  • Popular education methodology and approach including adult learning methodology and facilitator skills
  • Using culturally relevant activities to develop parent leadership
  • Overview of curriculum and session formats
  • Developing community partnerships and constructing a local resource kit, including using local education and health data as discussion tools
  • Program implementation strategies including start-up recommendations, parent recruitment, retention, and integrating the AP/OD program into the local partners’ organizational structures including:
    • Creating a welcoming environment for parent training
    • Strengths-based/asset-based perspective for working with parents and families

Access to training material to implement the program virtually. This includes updated facilitator guides and customizable PowerPoints in English and Spanish for each session of the curriculum (sessions 1-10 + a bonus orientation session).

The goal is for all participants in the AP/OD Training Institute to strengthen their skills to work with families and be prepared and motivated to implement the AP/OD program in their local communities.

Desirable Qualities For Participants Seeking to Become Certified AP/OD Facilitators:

1. Passion for working with families and children
2. At least one year of experience working with families 
3. Strong communication and facilitation skills
4. Ability to create and foster a supportive and engaging learning environment free from judgments and biases.
5. Flexibility and adaptability in working with diverse groups and settings
6. Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development

IMPORTANT DETAILS

MATERIALS NEEDED: Participants will need a computer/laptop with a working microphone and camera (for the Zoom sessions) and also access to reliable Wi-Fi. The AP/OD team will email participants an update regarding the shipment of their 3rd Edition AP/OD curriculum kit and other training materials a week before the training.

TRAINING FORMAT: The online institute consists of 6 required live sessions via Zoom with our Master trainer and individual online learning assignments that participants will complete prior to each Zoom session. Participants will have 2 weeks to complete their certification. In total they can expect to spend 17 hrs completing their certification, this includes the Zoom sessions.  

REQUIRED LIVE ZOOM SESSION DATES:

*First day of the training is Monday  12/02,  even though there is no Zoom session on this date – participants should designate at least 2 hours this day to create their online account and complete the online homework to be prepared for the first Zoom session.

  • Zoom session #1 – Tuesday, 12/03| Time: 9:30 am – 11:05 am Pacific Time (PT)
  • Zoom session #2 –Thursday, 12/05 | Time: 9:30am – 11:30am PT
  • Zoom session #3 – Monday, 12/09 | Time: 9:30am – 11:35am PT
  • Zoom session #4 – Tuesday, 12/10 | Time: 9:30am -11:35am PT
  • Zoom session #5 – Thursday, 12/12 | Time: 9:30am – 10:55am PT
  • Zoom session #6 – Friday, 12/13 | Time: 9:30 am – 11:15 am PT
  • Post Training Zoom – Friday, 12/20| Time: 9:30 am – 10:15 am PT

** Please reference the table below to check the start time according to your time zone.**

Generalized Time Zones in the United States
Time Zone  Abbreviation  Zoom Time
Pacific Time PT 9:30am 
Mountain Time MT 10:30am
Central Time CT 11:30am
Eastern Time ET 12:30pm

* *In order to receive your facilitator certification, it is required that you complete all self-learning assignments and participate in all of the live Zoom sessions. If you have any unforeseen circumstances that prevent you from participating in all 17 hours of the training, you will have 60 days to sign-up for another online institute to receive certification.

REGISTRATION COST

  • $1,649.00 – this includes 17 hours of online learning with certification over a 2-week period,  training materials, evaluation tools, 1 set of the AP/OD loteria and the AP/OD Count With Me Loteria in English and Spanish, and digital access to the 3rd Edition Curriculum in English and Spanish.
      • All Certified 3rd Edition facilitators will now receive digital access to the 3rd Edition Curriculum with all material
      • A printed curriculum kit can be ordered for an additional cost $1000.00 *Due to the recent printing costs increase, we are led to take the difficult decision of increasing the price of our curriculum kit.

PAYMENT

  • Pay via check: Please request the invoice from Daisy Castaneda | dcastaneda@ap-od.org. Refunds will not be processed.
  • Pay with a credit card:  Payment can be processed online at https://events.ap-od.org/shop/

 

REGISTRATION FORM 

December 2-13 English Virtual Registration Form

Name (As you want it to appear on your certificate)(Required)
Pronouns(Required)

Which of the following best describes you? (check all that apply)(Required)
Organization Address(Required)
Will you be implementing the AP/OD program at this location?(Required)

Is your organization an existing AP/OD 3rd Edition implementing partner?
Main contact for your organization who will oversee the implementation of the program.(Required)
Would you like your training materials to be delivered to your work address? (training materials will be delivered via UPS).(Required)
Shipping Address *if different than work/organization address
Have you previously been certified 2nd Edition Facilitator for Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors? (certification will be verified)(Required)
As part of the 3rd Edition certification, you will receive Administrative Access to the AP/OD Pre & Post Online Survey Portal. Would you like to add another Administrator (Coordinator, Director, Evaluator) to have access to the Online Survey Portal for your organization?(Required)
Size of T-shirt(Required)
REGISTRATION FEE: $1,649

Includes 17 hours of online learning with certification over 2 weeks, training materials, evaluation tools, 1 set of the AP/OD loteria and the AP/OD Count With Me Loteria in English and Spanish, and digital access to the 3rd Edition Curriculum in English and Spanish. The printed curriculum kit can be ordered for an additional cost of $1000.00.

Would you like to order a printed curriculum kit?(Required)
Select a payment method to pay for your registration fee:(Required)

TECHNOLOGICAL NEEDS

The online format presents special technological needs. You will need a computer/laptop with a working microphone and camera (for the Zoom sessions) and reliable Wi-Fi. We require all participants to please have their cameras on during each Zoom session. If you require to have your camera off for longer than 10 minutes, please inform a member of our team in advance. A mobile phone or tablet IS NOT recommended to complete the online homework or to attend the zoom sessions. Please answer the following:

I confirm I will have access to a laptop or computer with a web camera and microphone for the 2-week period of the training.(Required)
I confirm I will have access to reliable wifi/internet service for the 2-week period of the training.(Required)
TRAINING COMMITMENT - I understand that the online training will require a minimum 17hrs of my time throughout the 2-weeks. I understand that in order to receive my certification to implement the Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors program, it is required I COMPLETE THE ONLINE HOMEWORK AND ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN THE 6 SCHEDULED ZOOM SESSIONS. By checking below I agree to these terms.(Required)
TRAINING COMMITMENT - I agree that if I have any unforeseen circumstances that prevent me from participating in a Zoom meeting, I will notify the AP/OD team at least 24 hours in advance or that if I am unable to complete the 17 hours of the training, I will notify the AP/OD team and I will have 30 days to sign-up for another online institute (if available) to receive certification. By checking below, I agree to these terms.(Required)
TRAINING COMMITMENT - I understand that this is an interactive training and that my full participation, willingness to work in groups/teams, and present with my assigned group is required.(Required)
REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS: I understand that no refunds will be processed once I am registered for the training. By checking below I agree to these terms.(Required)
Thank you! If you have any questions regarding the institute please contact Daisy Castaneda | dcastaneda@ap-od.org

If you have any questions regarding the institute, please contact Erika Bernal at ebernal@ap-od.org

Details

Start:
December 2
End:
December 13
Cost:
$1,649