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April 23, 2008
Job Coaching Web Course
TRN, Inc. is offering its popular 2-week, 20-hour web training covering key principles and hands-on tools for effective job design, instructional and behavioral support strategies, and the development of natural and co-worker supports for workers with disabilities.
Registration is $149 US. Participants can log on at any time during the course period and participate in the training.
The course is taught by Tammara Geary. Tammara served as Executive Director of APSE: The Network on Employment for 10 years. She has trained and consulted extensively on supported employment, and as a job coach, received an award for Excellence in Direct Service. She is a lead associate for Griffin-Hammis Associates.
Registration is limited, and previous courses have filled to capacity.
Topics include:
- Principles of Job Design: Steps to take after getting the job, including analysis and task design.
- Job Training and Instructional Support: Setting up learning strategies using task analysis, systematic instruction, natural learning and reinforcement, and data collection.
- Natural Supports: Learn to develop supports using natural features of the work site, including co-workers.
- Social-Behavioral Support: Develop strategies to support workers to interact in socially expected ways to enhance job success.
To learn more about the training and to register, go to: http://www.trninc.com/entry/welcome2.asp
Posted by Nancy at April 23, 2008 10:40 AM