Certification Requirements and Objectives

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There are four progressive levels of TAGteach certification:

• Primary
  
• Level 1
  
• Level 2
  
• Level 3
  

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Primary Certification

Requirements:

• Complete a 2-day TAGteach Primary Certification seminar OR complete the Introduction to TAGteach online course (http://tagteach.coursehost.com) and attend a 1-day hands-on workshop.
• Demonstrate basic understanding of TAGteach principles including: using a marker, creating and implementing proper tag points, using ‘tag talk’ and understanding the use of positive reinforcement.

Objectives:   

1. Gain a new perspective as it pertains to TAGteach.
2. Use a marker as information and positive reinforcement.
3. Select and design proper tag points.
4. Understand, formulate, and implement TAG phraseology.
5. Integrate the TAGteach approach into existing programs.

Level 1 Certification

Prerequisite - TAGteach Primary Certification

Requirements:

• Perform and document a minimum of 10 hours of TAGteaching using an approved audible marker.
• Make a specific contribution to the advancement of TAGteach through a TTI approved project. The project will illustrate your understanding and implementation of the five TAGteach Primary Certification objectives. The project will be in a format that is accessible as information to others.

  We strongly suggest you submit a Documentation Proposal for review: Briefly describe the material you plan to document, in which format you plan to document your material, and expected submission date. This procedure will preclude submission of material that may not meet certification criteria.

Objectives:

1. Gain a new perspective as it pertains to TAGteach.
2. Use a marker as information and positive reinforcement.
3. Select and design proper tag points.
4. Understand, formulate, and implement TAG phraseology.
5. Integrate the TAGteach approach into existing programs.

Video Documentation:

• Choose material that will allow for assessment of TAGteach objectives. There should be at least one illustration from each of the ten fundamentals.
• Video documentation must be recorded on VHS tape, mini-DV tape, CD, or DVD and must include sound. The video can be accompanied by a written log and/or detailed intro, voice over, or subtitles to provide the necessary information.

Journal Documentation:

• Choose material that will allow for assessment of the TAGteach objectives. There should be at least one written description of your encounters from each of the five objectives.
• Journal should be typed and submitted in presentation form: title page, body (including dates, lengths of TAG sessions and results), and conclusion.

  TAGteach International instructors and/or members of its advisory board will review submitted documentation in a professional and timely manner.

Level 2 Certification: Exhibit Confidence & Creativity Using TAGteach Within Chosen Field

Requirements:

• Have been active in the application of TAGteach in one or more fields for at least six months and document a minimum of twenty-five of twenty-five additional TAGteach hours using an approved audible marker.
• Provide a class/course syllabus for your chosen field, including: how you will introduce and integrate TAGteach into the program, proposed tag points nd reinforcment plans.
• Provide documentation of you leading a session or class with TAGteach principles, using an audible marker and demonstrating the objectives below.
• Attend a second TAGteach seminar or workshop and present your Level 1 project (alternate approved projects may be presented).

Objectives:

1. Evaluate an existing program and identify ways in which TAGteach can be used to improve the program.
2. Design and implement an age- and skill-appropriate TAG session.
3. Use TAGteach for problem solving and overcoming learning hurdles.
4. Create and deliver TAG drills to a group new to TAGteach.
5. Be creative in the use of reinforcers and motivation.

Level 3 Certification: Ability to Teach Others

Prerequisite - TAGteach Level 2 Certification and nomination from a Master TAGteacher

Requirements:

• Have been active in the application of TAGteach in one or more fields for at least 1 year.
• Applicant will have experience in the development and implementation of TAGteach programs and will contribute to the TAGteach knowledge base by documenting improvements in the programs they have developed in their field. Applicants should have experience using TAGteach in multiple disciplines and be creative and confident in applying the principles of TAGteach to any application.
• Use the principles of TAGteach and an audible marker in a minimum of three disciplines.
• Co-present a two-hour introductory TAGteach seminar with an approved Master TAGteacher.
• Present a two-hour introductory TAGteach workshop approved by TTI.
• Complete all available TAGteach online courses.
• Sign a contract with TAGteach International.
• Final certification is contingent on the applicant’s final assessment including his or her ability to represent TAGteach International in a positive and professional manner including: public speaking, interaction with others, presentation and communication skills.

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