Kagan Part-Time Trainer Certification
Are you interested in training Kagan Cooperative Learning for Kagan Professional Development? Kagan is looking for energetic and experienced teachers and trainers to present Kagan workshops for schools and districts across the United States.
Eligibility
• You must have attended a Kagan Cooperative Learning Trainer week-long institute within the past 3 years
• You must be able to attend Kagan's Trainer Boot Camp on April 13-15 or April 20-22, 2012
• You will be ask to do a training with feedback on May 18-19 or May 30-31, 2012.
• You must be available to train for Kagan the first two weeks of August
• You must be able to train for Kagan at least 10 days this summer between June 15–August 30If You Are Selected
You will receive the training and tools you need to successfully train for Kagan. Kagan will pay for your travel and accommodations to the April bootcamp and May training sessions. You will be responsible for purchasing your own tablet computer for Kagan to load secured presentations onto. In addition, you will be ask to do a training with feedback on May 18-19 or May 30-31, 2012.
Application Steps
1) Fill out an online application. Click Here for the online application.
2) Submit a video of you teaching Kagan to teachers and of you teaching a structure to students. Click Here for video requirements.
3) Submit two letters of recommendation. One letter must be from a supervisor/administrator.
Where to Submit
Mail your DVD or thumb drive and letters of recommendation to Kagan to:
Dr. Jacqueline Minor
Director of School Improvement Programs
KAGAN
643 S. Conroy
Republic, MO 65738
You may also email a link to your video to: jackie@kaganonline.com
Application Deadline & Fees
• There is no fee ($0) to apply
• Applications and videos are due to Kagan April 1, 2012.
Benefits
• Become a summer Trainer for Kagan Professional Development
• Train for Kagan for years to come
• Increase your chances of becoming a Full-Time Kagan Trainer
• Bring your new skills back to impact your own school or district
• Receive free training to improve your training skills
• Get paid for every day Kagan sends you out to train
• Visit Kagan's Corporate Headquarters
• Meet and mingle with like-minded educators
Video Requirements
1) Videos must be submitted as either: 1) DVD, 2) thumbdrive, 3) e-mail link to video. If your video is in VHS (video tape) format, please burn onto a DVD. If equipment is not readily available to do this, here are some options:
     • Visit this website www.digitechmedia.com. They advertise conversion service for $24.95.*
     • Visit this website www.shoeboxmemories.net. They advertise conversion for $29.95.*
     • Visit a local Kodak photo shop.*
* Kagan does not endorse any of these companies or services and cannot be held responsible for their actions. The above options are for informational purposes only.
2) Camera angle should allow view of applicant, overhead screen, and some participants.
3) Volume should be loud enough for viewer to easily hear applicant. Please check the volume quality before submitting video.Kagan looks forward to previewing your applications, videos, and working with you soon!
