Become the Educator everyone wants to learn from, embrace online training technology, design and develop your own training courses, all in one program.
Design and create amazing presentations and courses yourself, even if you've never taught before and you're not tech savvy.
Intake is now open for this program Limited seats are available.
Do you ever dream of being that person that others want to learn from but, you have nagging doubt you can ever make it happen?
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Have you ever thought of developing a program to preserve your culture, traditions or to help preserve your language? Have you ever been asked to train someone, mentor another staff member, or develop a new course of your own?
You really want to take this on, but you don't believe you're smart enough to be an educator. You just don't think you have the skills to be a good instructor and are limited in the use of technology and you sure don't want to mess it up.
You understand that professional development is important but, sometimes developing new skills, while working and supporting your family can be tough.
Often the training you want is not offered when you can attend, or you don't have the money to even consider enrolling.
Maybe you just feel afraid to even think about taking the course because technology has not been something you even liked or wanted to get into. You think to yourself, I'll manage the old fashion way or just get someone else to do it for me.
Or maybe it's a one day thing. One day I will learn more about how to teach others or how to develop nice presentations for my job, and one day never comes.
Could it be that you're afraid of public speaking, and after all, you think to yourself, "how could I possibly teach anything to people when I can't even speak in small groups."
Or that nagging thought of "Who would want to learn from me? I don't even have a degree or masters. Heck I barely finished high school. How could I possibly train anyone?"
To top all this off now with isolation and social distancing training has become even more challenging and now that dream of helping others is getting pushed further down into the future.
Well maybe it's time to start developing your teaching and tech skills and bring your career to a whole new level
Introducing The Accredited -
Indigenous Educator Program
The Indigenous Educator program will help you meet the training needs of Indigenous people in Canada. The need for access to education in communities has never been higher. You will learn how to customize education initiatives, both in class and online, that can support those you want to help.
As a trained Educator you will follow a system on how to research, develop and design programs that solve the education needs of the people you serve. By following a system you will find viable and affordable solutions for those they want to teach.
Practical, hands on experience using tech tools, software, programs, and proven training methods that will help give you the confidence you need to teach in small and large groups, in classrooms or online.
Limited Seats Available. Learn how to be part of this customized Educator program.
Here’s What You Can Expect
Once you apply you will taken to a very short application form online. From there one of our representatives will call you to schedule a 15-minute information session. Classes begin on June 1, 2021 with your first live virtual training call.
A Few Of The Unique Benefits of the Program
This is an Accredited Program.
This program has been accredited through the Indigenous Certification Board of Canada. Educators will go through a Certification process to become an Indigenous Educator.
A hybrid Online Training
You will have access 24/7 to the online training portal where you will find training videos, materials, downloadable documents, worksheets, and more.
Part-time Live Virtual Training, Coaching and Mentoring
Join the live virtual training sessions in the comfort of your home or office. All live training sessions are recorded making it easy to complete your training each week while still working.
Educator Training and Technology, All Combined in One Training Program
This training program not only offers you the tools you need to become a great educator but, also training in several software programs that will help you develop quality courses, presentations and handouts for your students.
Here’s what people are saying about the course
Congratulations to a few of our graduated students, and what they have to say about their experience after taking this program.
Ben Cardinal
Cree Instructor
This course has removed my fears of technology
I had concerns about the survival of our Cree Language and the lack of speakers to carry on the language, not anymore. I believe this is the format that will work well to teach future language instructors.
Erika Froh
EAS Officer
I learned so much about myself, my peers and how people take in information, and I realized I'm now ready to take my teaching degree. This course is packed with platforms and software I use everyday.
Monica Gardner
EAS Officer
This course gave me the confidence I need to keep moving towards taking my teaching degree. I now know I want to teach youth to make a difference in their lives. I obtained teaching skills and gained extensive experience on how to apply those skills in a classroom setting. Practical training I use everyday in my job and volunteer work.
What You Will Learn
This program consists of 6 Courses rolling into an Accredited Program, delivered over a 6 month timeframe, part-time. It is a combined online course with virtual live weekly training sessions, delivered on Zoom. Each live session, you will have access to two instructors, interactive breakout sessions, case studies, worksheets and more. Training also includes group coaching and mentoring sessions weekly, where you can access support for your individual and team assignments. Your online training portal includes: downloadable documents, worksheets, handouts, lessons examples, presentations and a library of resources to access from, for tools you'll need to design your quality presentation, course, or event. All training calls will be recorded and uploaded to your student portal, so no need to worry if you miss a live training event, you can catch up 24/7. As a practicum component you will work together on teams developing a virtual live event from the ground up, with external support staff to help you along the way giving you real time experience in new trends and ways of learning in today’s market.
IEP 100
IEP 100 – The Foundation of Indigenous Education
The Foundation of Indigenous Education course introduces participants to a baseline of Instructor skills and software programs used by instructors in the classroom today. Participants will review background history of Indigenous people in Canada; recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to Action; different theories of adult learning as well as affective and cognitive skills instruction. They will develop techniques on designing education initiatives customized to meet the needs of your clients. Participants will examine best practices for designing positive and affective learning environments for their students. They will discuss planning techniques and concepts that ensure smooth delivery and learning while discussing dilemmas students may face in the classroom and resolutions they can implement. They will learn tools for curriculum development and design to support them when designing their courses, workshops, or programs. Review and discuss COVID safety regulations that must be considered for any in class event. Participants will also complete an Everything DiSC Workplace® Assessment and in class communication sessions and 5 Behaviours of a cohesive team training. They will also be provided with online training in Getting Started with Zoom. Complete final assessment for this course.
IEP 200
IEP 200- Delivering Dynamic Training Lessons and Workshops
Participants will practice researching, planning, and preparing a lesson, while discussing and using effective and proven pedological practices. They will discuss best models of delivery based on the types of content and/or processes and/or types of learners. They will review and discuss copyright laws and infringements they must adhere to as an educator. Participants go through and discuss professionalism, codes of conduct and ethics of an educator. They will tie together outcomes, objectives/goals, and evaluations both formal and informal assessments. They will review and analyze how to setup feedback evaluation methods to measure their own competencies. They will help to plan, prepare, and present a lesson taking into consideration the learners and their styles of learning while using each domain of learning. Participants will also work in teams to help setup, brand, and write copy (handouts, worksheets, etc. for guests) for online virtual conference as planned by Instructors, developing skills in new online technology for setup and graphic design. They will also be enrolled in Preparing PowerPoint Presentation course online. Participants will also be enrolled in Online Graphic Design Tools online course. Complete final assessment for this course.
IEP 210
IEP 210 – Media & Technology Usage in The Classroom
The Media & Technology Usage in the Classroom course provides participants an opportunity to explore training options using different Medias and technology while working in Indigenous communities. They will learn how to choose the best media and technology for their student’s experience based on what is available and exploring how to solve technology issues and media choices when setting up training for smaller communities. They will learn how to use several types of equipment, visual aids, resources, and tools and how these resources help integrate gamification and game-based learning into their classes. Students will discover flipped classrooms techniques they can use inside of their training programs. Students will attend a workshop on 5 Behaviours of a Cohesive team. Complete final assessment for this course.
IEP 220
IEP 220 – Instructional Techniques & Delivery
Participants will be provided resources, and instructional techniques, for smooth workshop delivery. Using the lesson plan prepared in IEP 210, participants continue to prepare and deliver their first virtual training workshop. They deliver their workshop in a simulated, controlled, supportive environment helping to develop their confidence. Participants will also work in teams to begin setup, brand, and write copy (handouts, worksheets, etc. for guests) for an online virtual event as planned by Instructors, developing their use of technology they have already been introduced to in first three courses. They will also facilitate one class over next 2 courses. Complete final assessment for this course.
IEP 230
IEP 230 – Best Practices for Providing Education Initiatives to Indigenous Communities, Groups, and Organizations
Best Practices for Providing Education Initiatives to Indigenous Communities, Groups, and Organization’s course introduces participants to the nuances of instructing youth and adults in Indigenous communities. Participants will be provided tips and techniques that are proven effective when delivering instruction services to the Indigenous demographics in Canada. Using our proven system participants will develop the skills required to analyze and suggest education services that will fill community education gaps that exist for their clients. They will be provided a planning and customer relationship management software they can use while working with leaders in communities to develop programs and projects, access funding and make projects happen. They will also be introduced to several online courses, programs, and student materials participates can access in customizing education initiatives They will also review steps to take to setup a basic education consulting business, how to partner with communities and other educators and customize solutions for their clients needs. This course also, highlights cultural sensitivity and protocol when working and delivering services that meet the needs of Indigenous groups. Participants will also plan for final virtual event as instructed by Instructors and team.
IEP 240
IEP 240 - Wrapping it all up – Working Together
Participants will job shadow educators on how to set up a live virtual event online, and team up to help setup, brand, and write copy (handouts, worksheets, etc. for guests) for the online virtual event, developing their skills in the new technology introduced in first five courses. Participants will experience all aspects of how to develop a funnel online: researching, designing, curriculum developing, branding, developing handouts, copy for webpages, customer relationship management software, and how it all ties together for launching an online event. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in the live event.
Bonus
Check Out These Bonuses!
Live Virtual Teaching
You not only receive your 6 courses online where you can watch the lessons again and again, you also receive support from two instructors during live virtual sessions weekly. Not just one, but two instructors to help you move through your training and achieve the results you're looking for.
Coaching and Mentoring
Additional question and answers sessions will give you the coaching and mentoring you need to help you move through your assignments with ease and grasp the software and technology faster, while creating amazing content and materials for your first training session.
Plan An Event Online
During your training you will work with a team of professionals creating, and designing a virtual training event. Be a part of something new and get the hands on training you won't find anywhere else. Practical experience while you learn, how does it get any better than that!
About The Program Instructors
Judy Michaud
Judy Michaud has spent the past 24 years serving Indigenous community leaders and business owners by developing and designing both in class and online courses that meets the needs of her clients. As a Metis business women, she understands the Canadian landscape in Indigenous education and business and has a mission to support Indigenous people in their quest for professional development. She is also a certified facilitator of the Everything DiSC programs and The Five Behaviours of a Cohesive Team. Judy loves teaching both in class and online and in Feb. 2020 Judy was awarded Inspirational Teacher and Mentor by North East Advancing Society and was nominated for RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards 2020 and 2021.
Joan Kleinsteuber - CPHR
Joan is an Indigenous Entrepreneur that is versatile, passionate and committed to providing education and professional development to Indigenous organizations, communities and individuals. As an experienced Chartered Human Resources Professional (CPHR), and Certified Coach she also has many years experience as an Instructor and Facilitator co-creating solutions with her clients. She is an Authorized Partner and Certified Trainer of Everything DiSC programs and The Five Behaviours of a Cohesive Team helping to cultivate positive workplace cultures, training and development for leaders and employees.
Here’s what people are saying about the course instructors
They gave me confidence, skills and motivation to teach...
This is by far the best course I have ever done in my life. They gave me the confidence, skills, motivation to teach and develop my own tools to educate online from my Indigenous perspective. Love it and would highly recommend it to others. You can do it and have a sense of gratitude about helping your community too !!
Metis Bev ( Beverly Lambert)
Cultural and Wellness Educator
The Indigenous Educator Program was perfect for me.
I was able to continue learning from my home. Judy and Joan were very helpful. I highly recommend this course.
Victoria Wanihadie
Language and Culture Consultant
This course provide an Accredited Strategic Educational Structure for Educators
This course provides an Accredited Strategic Educational Structure for Educators with a solid foundation to assist a whole new target audience with a whole new set of tools: There is not a course like this offered anywhere!
Celeste Bird
Educator - Self Path Creations Inc.
Educator Training and Tech Tools To Give You What You Need to Develop Amazing Programs
This unique program has been custom-designed for people who are ready to learn new skills, enhance their job, learn how to develop custom education solutions for Indigenous people, and serve in the Indigenous communities, making a difference in peoples lives.
This program not your typical hybrid online program where you learn new concepts and then need to find a way to integrate the skills on the job. We give you practical application examples and materials you can use immediately to apply the skills you have learned. With two instructors and over 40+ years of professional training combined, you can count on the support you need to achieve the results you're looking for. This course combines instruction techniques with training on some of the new technology tools being used by course creators in the world today. We want you to have the skills to provide quality training your students will love. We have limited seats available so, if you're on the fence don't wait long, apply today!
Limited Seats Available. Learn how to be part of this unique Educators program.
Life Time Access
Retake the program again and again for FREE
It takes time to master anything which happens through repitition and practice. This is why we offer this program online. You can take and retake this program for as long as it is in existence at no additional charge.
Don’t wait! Look at what past students have to say about this course
Carol P.
I began the course because I wanted to get over my fear of public speaking
The instructors in this program make learning so comfortable. As I stepped out of my comfort zone I knew everyone in the class was there to support me break my fear of speaking to groups. This program teaches so many things about education, while providing professional development skills you can use anywhere.
Lisa A.
Lead EAS Officer
If you're not into technology this course may change your mind
I was not big on new technology when I started this course and didn't see all the value understanding the tech Instructors use in today's classroom. Now I see things in a whole new way. I'm embracing tech and adding it into my classrooms whereever I can. Thanks ladies!
Shirley A
Language Instructor
I'm excited now to teach Beaver language
I learned so many things taking this course. I loved being a part of this program and taking my Beaver Language training to a whole new level. I can hardly wait to get my courses up and running both in class and online so I can teach many people our traditional language.
I'm not a tech expert but, I'm now not afraid to keep practicing.
Limited Seats Available. Learn how to be part of this unique Indigenous Educator Program.
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Are you ready to take your career to a new level?
If you're still not sure because you have a fear of public speaking, I can assure you we can help. I still remember my first class instructing on my own, I was filled with fear. That was 24 years ago. Even though I was afraid I realized after my first class I loved teaching. If you think the technology will be tough don't let that stop you either, we give you plenty of instructions and tools and hands on support to help you through. Go on, take the leap, it's your turn to change lives. I hope you join us on our journey to support our friends and family access education they can count on.
Judy Michaud