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AT Trainers' Handbook
Resource: AT Trainers' Handbook
Reed, Kaplan, & Bowser, (2009) AT Trainer’s Handbook , NATE Network, Roseburg, OR, http://natenetwork.org
Available online or for purchase in hard copy at http://natenetwork.org
The ”Before the Training “Chapter offers ideas about ways to develop a specific training plan that will meet the needs of the audience. When AT implementaiton plans are implemented, this resource can help to identify the kinds of training that is needed by all those involved.
Type: publication
Cost: Free Online.
Symptoms linked to this entry:
- AT is physically available, but never used.
- Outside evaluator recommended AT, but no action has been taken.
- AT is not physically available in the classroom
- There is a school wide lack of interest in and willingness to use AT.
- AT is physically available, but only used when AT specialist is present.
Reasons linked to this entry:
- Staff doesn’t know how to operate the AT
- Past training may not have been tailored to the teachers’ learning styles, thus failing to meet their needs for knowledge.
- Past training may have covered too much and made the operation of the AT seem overwhelming.
- Teacher requires time for training.
- Teacher requires training.
Actions linked to this entry:
- Arrange training for designated person(s) to learn needed skills
- Talk with staff members to determine which tasks they are most concerned about, then plan and provide training that specifically addresses the use of tools to accomplish those tasks.
- Meet with teacher and principal to find a way to make time, e.g. teaching buddy to cover class while teacher gets training, cover the class yourself, provide training in short segments at staff meetings, form an after school study group, etc.
- Meet with teacher to determine specific training needs. Arrange or provide it.