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K-12 Train the Trainer Courses
History & Purpose : The Train the Trainer Program has been offered since 2009 and has grown each year . The purpose of this program is to provide high school instructors the professional training in NWTC coursework to be prepared to duplicate the coursework in transcripted credit agreements at their respective high schools . NWTC wants to provide more in depth training to best prepare our high school teachers in our content areas . This will then reinforce the rigor of NWTC curriculum as well as student preparedness .
Course Delivery : The Train the Trainer coursework is meant to be delivered in an accelerated mode of instruction with the ability to still cover all competencies and provide adequate lab time . The coursework can be delivered in this manner because instructors will come with solid foundational knowledge .
Grading & Assessments : As of Spring 2015 , the expectation for Train the Trainer courses will include the same grading and assessment expectations as our adult learners . In order to teach the coursework as transcripted credit , the high school instructor will need to earn a minimum of a “ B ” grade in the course . This will reinforce our instructor preparedness and also give them an understanding of student assessments included in the transcripted coursework . Additionally , maintaining the course specific assessment tools will provide evidence of our instructor training for our Higher Learning Commission ( HLC ) expectations .
Mentorship / Relationship Building : In addition to the content expertise delivered by NWTC Faculty through the Train the Trainer coursework , relationships naturally develop with high school instructors . High school
Instructors can significantly influence student career planning . Increasing instructor knowledge of NWTC academic programs and labor market needs helps high school students understand marketable career choices for their future . This mentor relationship becomes a springboard for further connectivity to assist with curriculum questions and post-secondary transitions .
Instructor Tuition & Textbooks : With support of K-12 grants and NWTC leadership , NWTC has been able to waive the tuition of the Train the Trainer programming .
Learning Solutions : K12 Relations handles the enrollment process for these instructors and coordinates the class set up and offerings based upon interest . Instructors and / or school districts will need to cover the costs of any textbooks , personal protective equipment , tools , etc . that might be needed during the Train the Trainer coursework . NWTC also tries to accommodate high school instructor enrollment requests outside of the Train the Trainer series through enrollment into regular NWTC scheduled course sections . K-12 Instructors can contact our K-12 Relations Specialist who will process enrollment requests and waive tuition if the course enrollment is related to a future transcripted credit agreement .
High School Instructors ’ Credits : High school instructors will earn post-secondary college credit at NWTC at the successful completion of their Summer Train the Trainer coursework . K-12 Relations will also work with other post-secondary institutions at instructor request if they are interested in graduate course credits . The involved post-secondary institution will determine any additional costs and credit value related to these courses . Please identify this need prior to course enrollment .
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