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:
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.
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
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 10/28, 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.
** 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.
To register for the training institute please complete the registration form below.
IMPORTANT: The form should be completed by the participant attending the training institute.