The Nevada Registry: 2022 Adult Learning Academy Participant Interest Application

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INTRODUCTION:
In order to initially qualify as an approved trainer in the Generalist, Out of State and Corporate trainer categories, individuals must present evidence of having previously delivered a minimum of 15 hours of training (in addition to meeting all other criteria). Individuals who do not meet this criteria in full cannot proceed with the trainer qualification and application process, regardless of whether all other criteria has been met. The Adult Learning Academy (ALA or “the Academy”) is the pathway available through The Nevada Registry’s training approval system (TAS) to help individuals interested in becoming approved trainers obtain the training delivery hours needed to initially qualify. Additionally, the ALA is designed to increase the number of publicly offered training sessions available to Early Childhood educators in Nevada. Therefore, the ALA is not designed for individuals whose primary focus/intent is to deliver in-house training sessions to their own staff.

DESCRIPTION:
Offered a minimum of one time per year, the Adult Learning Academy is typically an in-person classroom-style training session designed to help prepare individuals with less than 15 hours of previous training experience to qualify as trainers for the first time. Due to COVID-19, the 2022 ALA will once again be offered virtually via ZOOM.

The ALA is focused on adult learning and provides prospective trainers with fundamental principles and foundational information to help support the delivery of high-quality training sessions. Additionally, the ALA provides an opportunity for participants to develop effective presentation skills through the development and delivery of a one-hour presentation with peer-to-peer feedback.

The Adult Learning Academy consists of 25 hours of classroom instruction that occurs over the course of nine weeks. Approximately three hours of additional independent study and prep time is required outside of scheduled class time to complete assignments and develop a one-hour training session. Familiarity with technology, including Power Point, is essential.

The ALA is divided into two sections:
Section I: Content
This section consists of 15 classroom hours related to adult learning principles theory and training design. Classes are held for three hours per week for five consecutive weeks.
Section II: Training Delivery/Demonstration
This section consists of 10 classroom hours focused on the delivery and presentation of the training developed in Section I. Classes are held for two and a half hours per week for four consecutive weeks.

Participants must complete both sections to be eligible to apply for trainer approval. The full 25 hours of training is required regardless of whether an individual already possesses a portion of the 15 hours of previous training delivery experience needed to qualify.

COST TO ATTEND:
$125 (paid directly to the Instructor two weeks prior to the first day of class). Registration fees are non-refundable.

BENEFITS:
1. Upon receiving an evaluation rating of 3.5 or higher in both sections, individuals are eligible to apply for trainer approval with The Nevada Registry.
2. Individuals will receive 25 Registry-approved training hours (if completing both sections of the course) that can be applied toward annual training requirements for Child Care Licensing (if applicable).

EXPECTATIONS:
Successful graduates of the Adult Learning Academy are expected to apply to become an approved trainer with The Nevada Registry within two months of completing the Academy. ALA graduates are expected to deliver a minimum of four required training sessions before the end of their first 12-month trainer qualification period. Two of the four must be open to the general ECE public.

DATES OF TRAINING:
All selected participants must attend a one-hour orientation on January 11, 2022 from 1 pm - 2 pm (via video conference).

Section I: Five Weeks (on Tuesdays)
Dates of Training: January 25, February 1, February 8, February 15 and February 22, 2022
Each class will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (conducted virtually via ZOOM)

Section II: Four Weeks (on Tuesdays)
Dates of Training: March 1, March 8, March 15 and March 22, 2022
Each class will be held from 9:00 am – 11:30 am (conducted virtually via ZOOM)

DEADLINE TO APPLY*:
4:30 pm on Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Selected applicants will be notified by 4:30 pm on Friday, December 17, 2021.

Space in the 2022 Academy will be limited to sixteen participants (typically capped at eight but due to high demand and virtual format, has been increased to 16 for 2022 only). A minimum of four participants must be enrolled in order for the Adult Learning Academy to be offered.

*Please note that submitting an interest application does not guarantee your enrollment in the 2022 ALA. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Multiple participants from the same location will only be selected if/when space is available.

Name *

Registry ID Number *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

The ALA is a 25-hour commitment and participation is required in full in order to be eligible to submit an application for trainer approval. Partial credit will not be granted. Are you available to attend all classes at the times specified, including the required one-hour orientation on January 11, 2022? *

Yes

The 2022 ALA will be conducted virtually via ZOOM. ZOOM features are limited in some devices such as cell phones, tablets, IPads and Mac computers. For this reason, participants must have a laptop or desktop computer accessible to participate in the ALA. Do you have access to a laptop or desktop computer? *

Yes, I do.

No, I do not.

Because the 2022 ALA will be conducted virtually via ZOOM participants must have high-speed internet. Do you have access to high speed internet? *

Yes, I do.

No, I do not.

Are you seeking Early Childhood or Topic Trainer Approval? *

Early Childhood Trainer

Topic Trainer

If you are seeking Early Childhood Trainer Approval: ALA participation requirements are aligned with the Trainer Qualification and Approval Criteria for Early Childhood Trainers. To be considered for participation in the Adult Learning Academy, you must currently possess a Level of 4.2, 5.2, 6.2 or 7.2 on the Nevada Early Care and Education Professional Career Ladder. Please indicate your current Career Ladder Level below (will be verified prior to acceptance into the ALA). *

Level 4.2

Level 5.2

Level 6.2

Level 7.2

N/A - I am seeking Topic Trainer approval.

If you are seeking Topic Trainer Approval: ALA participation requirements are aligned with the Trainer Qualification and Approval Criteria for Topic Trainers. To be considered for participation in the Adult Learning Academy, you must currently possess an Associate's degree or higher and a current, official and verifiable license, certification, credential or Department of Education endorsement specific to the topic(s) for which you seek to deliver training. Please list your degree level, degree name and current certifications in the space below (will be verified prior to acceptance into the ALA). Answer "N/A" if you are seeking Early Childhood Trainer approval. *

Please describe why you are interested in participating in the Adult Learning Academy/becoming an approved trainer with The Nevada Registry. *

What do you believe influences the delivery of high-quality training and professional development? *

The ALA is designed to increase the number of approved trainers in the state and increase the amount of publicly offered Registry-approved training sessions available to Early Childhood educators in Nevada. Because there is a limit on the number of participants, efforts will be made to ensure that individuals from a variety of programs are included. Multiple participants from the same location will only be considered when space is available. Please indicate your current place of employment below. *

Who will be your primary audience? *

The general ECE public. The majority of my training sessions will be open to all Early Childhood educators, regardless of setting.

My staff/co-workers. The majority of my training will be offered in-house at my place of employment.

Other

If you answered "Other" to the previous question regarding your primary audience, please describe below.

The Adult Learning Academy requires a commitment and an investment of time from both the Instructor and Participants. It is a limited opportunity that should only be considered by individuals who are serious about becoming a long-term approved trainer with The Nevada Registry in order to deliver high-quality training to the ECE community at large. How often do you plan to deliver Registry-approved training once approved as a trainer? *

Very frequently. (I have been hired to deliver training on an ongoing basis and plan to deliver training an average of one time per month).

Semi-frequently. (I plan to deliver more than four training sessions per year, but the frequency is currently unknown.)

Occasionally. (I plan to deliver four training sessions per year in order to be eligible to renew my trainer approval status annually.)

Participants will be required to design and deliver a one-hour training session (virtually due to COVID-19). Rate your experience with using technology including Power Point. *

Low (I have some familiarity but do not regularly use technology in my work.)

Medium (I occasionally use technology in my work.)

High (I am very comfortable with technology, including Power Point, and use it frequently in my work.)

What training topics would you like to deliver as an approved trainer with The Nevada Registry? *

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