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Process for Becoming Certified as a Group Leader This page details the process for becoming certified to deliver the following Incredible Years Programs.
General background requirements expect extensive experience with young children (this may include being a parent, working with children as a health care provider, mental health provider, teacher, social worker, or parent educator). Two years experience minimum requirement.
Experience with parenting skills and family interactions (this may include being a parent, working with families as a health care provider, psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, nurse, teacher, or parent educator). Involvement with group activities and awareness of group dynamics (ranging from having participated in PTA committee work to having led a group). Educational course in child development required (credited course ) (educational background in counseling helpful).
See the Application Checklist Page to help you complete this process. Background Questionnaire for Group Leader (PDF) Attend Approved Training Workshop Only those candidates who have successfully completed the approved training qualify to submit a certification application. Approved training consists of a 3-day workshop offered by a certified mentor or trainer of group leaders. (prior to September 1999, 2 day workshops will be acceptable) Experience Requirements Conduct a minimum of 2 groups, utilizing the complete parent and child videotape series (each group lasting a minimum of 10 weeks). The optimal number per group is 12 - 14 parents. It is required that more than 50% of those starting the program complete all sessions (minimum 6 parents finishing the groups). A list of dates, locations, and number of attendees must be submitted. Submit to the Certification Committee Workshop Session Checklists for 2 complete groups. Parent Group Session Checklist (PDF) Submit to the Certification Committee weekly evaluations by each parent who attends each of the 10-12 sessions for both groups. Submit to the Certification Committee final program evaluations (Final Satisfaction Questionnaire) by each parent who attended the two groups. Peer and Self-Evaluation Submit 2 Peer and 2 Self-evaluations using the form below. Submit one peer and one self evaluation from each of two groups. Parent Leader Peer and Self-Evaluation Form Feedback from Certified Mentor or Trainer Consultation from Certified Mentor or Trainer - Attend a consultation workshop (consultation maybe obtained in workshop or individually by mentor or trainer). Receive a satisfactory supervisory report for one complete group session. This supervision may be done by a certified mentor or by submitting a videotape to the certification committee. Most people usually submit two tapes (at different times and with different groups) before they obtain approval. There is a fee for each type of review because the review process involves 3-4 hours of tape review and preparation of a written report. Your videotape must meet minimal requirements for following the session protocols. If it does not meet these requirements a second videotape will be requested. Group Leader Process Checklist (PDF) Please see the Tips for a Successful Videotape Review box on this page. (Certified group leaders are expected to attend a 1-day renewal workshop every 5 years.)
See the Application Checklist Page to help you complete this process. Background Requirements to be Eligible for Certification Education as Teacher or psychologist or school counselor or child psychiatrist. If small group Dina program is offered in conjunction with Parent Group, familiarity with parent curriculum is highly desirable. Background Questionnaire for Group Leader (PDF) Training » Attend Approved Training Workshop. Only those candidates who have successfully completed the approved training qualify to submit a certification application. Approved training consists of a 2-day workshop offered by a certified mentor or trainer of group leaders. (prior to September 1999, 1 day workshops will be acceptable) Experience Requirements Conduct 2 child groups utilizing the complete Dinosaur videotape curriculum (each group consisting of 18-22, 2-hour sessions or an equivalent time period). A minimum of 5-6 children per series is required. A list of dates, locations, and number of attendees will need to be submitted. Feedback and Evaluation Submit to the Certification Committee session protocol checklists, self-evaluation and peer-evaluation for each of two groups. Satisfactory completion of protocols for group sessions. Dina (Small Group) Leader Process Checklist (PDF) Submit 2 Peer and 2 Self-evaluations using the form below. Submit one peer and one self evaluation from each of two groups. Small Group Dina Leader Peer and Self-Evaluation Form (PDF) Feedback from Certified Mentor or Trainer Satisfactory feedback for one session. This feedback may be from certified mentor or trainer or by submitting a videotape to the Certification Committee. (There is a fee for this review). Your videotape must meet minimal requirements for following the session protocols. If it does not meet these requirements a second videotape will be requested. Dina (Small Group) Leader Process Checklist Please see the Tips for a Successful Videotape Review box on this page.
See the Application Checklist Page to help you complete this process. Background Requirements to be Eligible for Certification Education as teacher or psychologist or school counselor. Background Questionnaire - Dina and Teacher Classroom (PDF) Training Attend approved training workshops. Only those candidates who have successfully completed the approved training qualify to submit a certification application. Approved training consists of a 3-day workshop offered by a certified trainer of group leaders. (prior to August 2001, 2-day workshop will be acceptable) Experience Requirements Conduct minimum of 1 full Dina Curriculum (60 lesson plans). Conduct the complete first year Dinosaur video curriculum (2-3 times per week for 20-30 weeks). A minimum of 12 children per series is required. A list of dates, locations, and number of attendees will need to be submitted. Feedback and Evaluation Satisfactory completion of unit checklists for each unit. See the Teacher Resources page for these Unit Checklists Completion of 3 teacher-child group self-evaluation (throughout the year). Completion of 1 peer evaluation. Classroom Dina Teacher Peer and Self-Evaluation Form (PDF) Feedback from Certified Trainer Satisfactory feedback for one lesson. This feedback may be from certified trainer or mentor, or by submitting a videotape for one lesson including large circle time and small group activities to the Certification Committee. (There is a fee for this review) Your videotape must meet minimal requirements for following the session protocols. If it does not meet these requirements a second videotape will be requested. Your video should show two lessons that include the following:
Classroom Dinosaur Process Checklist (PDF)
See the Application Checklist Page to help you complete this process. Background Requirements to be Eligible for Certification Education and accreditation as a teacher or psychologist or school counselor OR, Completion of certification as parent group leader Background Questionnaire - Dina and Teacher Classroom (PDF) Training Attend Approved Teacher Workshop - Teacher classroom management group leader training. Experience Requirements Conduct minimum of 2 teacher training workshops utilizing the videotape series (each workshop lasting a minimum of 4 full days or 28 hours spread out in weekly sessions). A minimum of 6 teachers per series is required. A list of dates, locations, and number of attendees will need to be submitted. Submit to the Certification Committee workshop or session evaluations by each teacher who attends each of the training days for both sets of workshops, using the Final Satisfaction Questionnaire for the final meeting. (see Manual) Submit training checklists/protocols for each of the training days. See the Teacher Resources page for these Unit Checklists Feedback and Evaluation Satisfactory completion of co-leader/peer and self-evaluations for each workshop. Submit 2 Peer and 2 Self-evaluations using the form below. Submit one peer and one self evaluation from each of two groups. Classroom Management Peer/Collaborative and Self-evaluation Form (PDF) Feedback from Certified Trainer Receive satisfactory feedback for a 2-hour portion of 1 workshop. Please choose a segment that includes mediating a vignette and doing a role play. This feedback may be from a certified trainer, or mentor, or by submitting a videotape to the Certification Committee. (There is a fee for this review) Your videotape must meet minimal requirements for following the session protocols. If it does not meet these requirements a second videotape will be requested. Classroom Management Process Checklist (PDF)
See the Application Checklist Page to help you complete this process. Only group leaders who have successfully become Certified Group Leader in the Basic parent program are eligible to apply for Advance Certification. We do not need another background questionnaire for Advance certification, unless your situation has changed quite a bit from when you submitted it for your Basic certification. Attend Approved Training Workshop Only those candidates who have successfully completed the approved training qualify to submit a certification application. Approved training consists of a 1-day workshop offered by a certified mentor or trainer of group leaders. Experience Requirements Conduct a minimum of 2 groups, utilizing the complete parent and child videotape series (each group lasting a minimum of 9 weeks). The optimal number per group is 12 - 14 parents. It is required that more than 50% of those starting the program complete all sessions (minimum 6 parents finishing the groups). A list of dates, locations, and number of attendees must be submitted. Submit to the Certification Committee Workshop Session Checklists for 2 complete groups. Advance Parent Program Session Checklists (PDF) Submit to the Certification Committee weekly evaluations by each parent who attends each of the 9 sessions for both groups. Submit to the Certification Committee final program evaluations (Final Satisfaction Questionnaire) by each parent who attended the two groups. Peer and Self-Evaluation Submit 2 Peer and 2 Self-evaluations using the form below. Submit one peer and one self evaluation from each of two groups. Parent Leader Peer and Self-Evaluation Form (PDF) Feedback from Certified Mentor or Trainer Receive a satisfactory supervisory report for one complete group session. This supervision may be done by a certified mentor or by submitting a videotape to the certification committee. Most people usually submit two tapes (at different times and with different groups) before they obtain approval. There is a fee for each type of review because the review process involves 3-4 hours of tape review and preparation of a written report. Your videotape must meet minimal requirements for following the session protocols. If it does not meet these requirements a second videotape will be requested. Group Leader Process Checklist (PDF) Please see the Tips for a Successful Videotape Review box on this page. |
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Excellent interpersonal skills. Letters of reference attesting to your
clinical experience working with individuals and groups (minimum two). 
Certification Process for Parent Group Leader - BASIC Program