The process for achieving IT status at a higher level is also straight-forward, all you need to do is lead an ICW at the higher level.
- Gain extensive experience as an instructor over two years, ideally 6 or more skills classes with 3 at your highest level.
- Build your network, teach with multiple instructors to learn various techniques. These instructors will also be helpful for your required 3 reference letters.
- Line up a trainer to work with and complete the IT Registration Form
- Complete the IT Self Study. It doesn't hurt and ACA/SEIC policies change periodically. The office will let you know whether the online exam is necessary.
- The ITE will be contacting the SEI Department to ensure they don't have any issues with your candidacy. Make certain you have stayed current on your skills/assessment class reports - they are vital.
- I strongly recommend assuming as much control in your lead as your ITE permits. You want a very active hand in recruitment, interviews, course outline development, student evaluations, etc. Complete the lead ICW course paperwork and make certain you gather student evaluations from all Instructor Candidates - these are essential. Here are all of the ICW forms: IT Forms.
- After submitting the ICW paperwork, complete the IT Application.
- Make certain this paperwork is complete: 3 letters of recommendation, complete ICW course report with all student evaluations and instructor trainer evaluations, a course outline that covers everything in the instructor criteria, dues are current as well as First Aid and CPR certifications.
- Contact the SEI Department and verify all papers are in order.
- The Standards Committee will evaluate and the SEI Department get back to you with a decision.
- Assuming you passed, check to see that your new status is reflected on the ACA website.
