Adult Learning Course

After completely reviewing the Adult Learning Course guide individuals under consideration for AT Instructor and ATB training contracts are eligible for an interview/discussion with Jennifer Beilke, SSB. Applicants are evaluated via the interview for comprehension and competency in the topics listed in the course. This meeting is a required component of the ALC.

An instructor teaching demonstration is the next step. Eligible Applicants for contracting who have completed the course topics and the interview/evaluation may contact Jennifer Beilke to arrange for a teaching demonstration of their proficiency.

Components of the Teaching Demonstration include the following:

• Provide a lesson plan for the teaching demonstration at least two business days in advance.
• Virtual or in-person teaching demonstrations of 30 minutes with a student(s). Note: SSB can provide an instructee for the teaching demonstration if a student is not available
• Teaching demonstrations are conducted under blind or simulated vision impairment conditions.
• Demonstration must include use of actual hardware/software.
• SSB staff will observe the demonstration.
• Post-teaching demonstrations also require the prospective assistive technology trainer to submit a written report to be sent to SSB within one week of the demonstration.