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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

S2C PRACTITIONER TRAINING

the art of effective communication is the language of leadership

Now that we’ve piqued your interest in becoming an S2C practitioner let’s get down to the nitty-gritty needed for the next steps to make your dream of becoming a practitioner a reality. We require our S2C practitioners to participate in a detailed training process covering all job aspects. We want to give you the complete picture of how to get started in your new career choice and answer any questions you might have. In order to successfully complete the S2C Practitioner Training Program, the requirements must be met.

Participation

Virtual Kick-Off Weekend attendance and participation in all training sessions and virtual seminars, typically held 2-3 evenings per month.

Mentorship

Ongoing consultation with a highly skilled and experienced S2C Practitioner who will mentor you through training.

Coursework

Completion of rigorous graduate-level coursework and demonstration of all knowledge and clinical competencies.

Internship

Completion of a five-day onsite internship at an approved internship location.

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New I-ASC events are in the works! If you would like to know more about the program please contact us.

If you have questions we've got answers

Am I required to have any previous experience to become an S2C Practitioner?

Most applicants for S2C Practitioner training have a background in education or clinical work. Previous clinical or educational experience is not an absolute requirement to take the S2C Practitioner Training. We are happy to consider your application and, when appropriate, will refer you for additional preparation before accepting you into a cohort to ensure your success.

Can parents become practitioners?

Parents who wish to become an S2C Practitioner but do not have hands-on experience in an education or a clinical background are required take the S2C Parent Cohort Training first offered by one of our partner organizations. Experience has shown that parents fare far better with the rigors of the Practitioner training program after taking this course.

Can I combine S2C with other spelling methodologies?

S2C is developed with specific procedures to ensure reliable, replicable, and responsible best practices. In order to maintain the integrity of the S2C methodology, it cannot be combined with other approaches for spelling and typing. I-ASC is the authority in the science and methodology of Spelling to Communicate, known as S2C™, and is the exclusive source of training in the rigorous Spelling to Communicate™ method.

 

What is the cost of the Practitioner training program?

The cost of I-ASC's S2C Training program is $3,000.00 USD. Additional costs can include the purchase of letterboards and travel costs surrounding the required internship. Payment plans and financial assistance may be available for highly qualified candidates with financial need.

How long does the S2C Practitioner Training Program take to complete?
The S2C, Spelling to Communicate training course, lasts approximately six and a half months.
What is the weekly time commitment required to complete the training program?

Generally, students will work 5-10 hours per week on this program, depending on the assignments due and the seminar schedule. Every practitioner in training must work with a minimum of 3-5 different clients during training. Parents or relatives of nonspeakers can only submit 1-2 clinical assignments working with their nonspeaking loved one. 

Is the S2C Practitioner Training Program Online or In Person?
The course launch weekend, evening seminars, instructional lessons, and knowledge video assignments are all online. Working with nonspeaking clients and an internship are in person and required. Travel is usually necessary for the internship.
How many people are in my training class?

Each training cohort consists of eight to fifteen future S2C Practitioners grouped by similar time zones. New cohorts begin when a cohort has reached the current minimum enrollment.

Who helps me with my training and answers my questions?

All participants are assigned a primary mentor practitioner. Your mentor will guide you through your clinical competencies, answer questions, and review videos to support your successful course completion. All mentors are graduates of  I-ASC's S2C Practitioner Training Program and are experienced, highly skilled, active registered S2C Practitioners in good standing.

What can I do after I finish the S2C Practitioner Training Course?

Upon successfully completing I-ASC's Spelling to Communicate Practitioner Training Program, demonstrating the competencies and skills required to support the communication of nonspeaking individuals of all ages and profiles, participants will be qualified to be certified S2C Practitioners. Graduates will be fully prepared to work in various settings, including home or center-based private practices or schools that use S2C with their students. In addition, graduates are eligible for membership to our private member-only practitioner portal, which provides ongoing access to hundreds of lessons, a comprehensive resource library, practice guidelines, a network of active practitioners, and continued support.

Can I train others to be a practitioner after I graduate?

No, this course is not designed to teach you to professionally train others in Spelling to Communicate practices. This course is designed to teach you to use Spelling to Communicate with nonspeaking, minimally speaking, and unreliably speaking individuals of various ages and profiles. Certified S2C Practitioner training can only be taken through I-ASC. Certified S2C Practitioners can train individuals to be Communication Regulation Partners (CRPs) to individual nonspeakers.

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Become a S2C Practitioner

The online application requires the submission of a resume/cv and a short 1-2 minute video describing how you plan to use your S2C Practitioner Training upon completion. Please fill out the form to your left to request a Practitioner application link.

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