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THE AQUARIAN TRAINER ACADEMY


 

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Welcome to the Aquarian Trainer Academy. The purpose of the Academy is to cultivate and fully utilize the talents and attribute of each individual who is called to be a Teacher Trainer, while maintaining quality and consistency in training.  Through the structure of the Trainer Academy, we are striving to create coherence and credibility in the continued transmission of the teachings of the Master. This insures that future Trainers will have the necessary skill and caliber to deliver the teachings.  The Aquarian Trainer Academy is dedicated to the realization of the fullest potential and contribution of each Trainer. Toward this end, we have created an orderly, yet flexible system of classification and developmental process.  What follows is an overview of the progression of an Aquarian Trainer as it is currently envisioned and actualized. Each step in this process carries a specific set of qualifications, teaching roles, program roles, skills, attributes and annual licensing appropriate to that level.

 

ALL Trainer candidates must provide “Entry into the Academy” documents and the applicant fee FIRST before applying to another level.

Entry into the Academy
A Trainer candidate enters the Academy through an application and approval process. To begin, a prospective trainer is responsible for finding a Training Program and Lead Trainer who accepts them for mentoring. Then, after reviewing the written list of qualifications and judging that they are met, the candidate submits an application, documentation, and applicant fee to KRI.

 


CLASSIFICATION OF LEVEL ONE TEACHER TRAINERS:


Intern
The Intern is in the initial stage of training and assists in the organizational and administrative aspects of the course and learns how to deliver the program through co-teaching and assisting with Practica. The Intern works as part of a Teaching Team and is mentored by the Lead Trainer of the Team. Internship usually lasts two cycles. An Intern is allowed to teach a segment of the program under the supervision of a qualified Trainer. They are required to attend all hours of the Training. To move to the next level the Intern can initiate the application process once they believe they meet the qualifications for Associate Trainer.


Associate Trainer
The Associate Trainer maintains his or her mentoring relationship with their Lead Trainer but is eligible to teach up to 25% of a program without direct supervision. An Associate training period will range over one or more cycles of a Teacher Training Program. When the Associate Trainer is ready to progress, he/she has two options. They can move into the role of either the Specialist Trainer or Professional Trainer. If an Associate Trainer chooses and feels qualified to become a Professional Trainer, a formal application is submitted to KRI. The candidate will then meet with a review board of qualifies Trainers.

Specialist Trainer
The Specialist Trainer is one who prefers to specialize in one or more subject areas in the curriculum and is not on track to become a Professional Trainer. For example, a Trainer might be a Postures Specialist or a Sound and Mantra Specialist. As part of a Training Team under the supervision of a Lead Trainer, a Specialist may teach up to 25% of a program. In addition to expertise in their chosen area, the Specialist Trainer must meet the same criteria as the Associate.


Professional Trainer
The Professional Trainer is licensed to deliver any content area (exception: Western Anatomy) and can participate in any KRI Level 1 Teacher Training Program. The Professional can teach up to 80% of a program as part of a team under the supervision of a Lead Trainer. If a Professional Trainer wishes to take on a leadership role in Teacher Training and believes they have the necessary qualities, they may begin the process of becoming a Lead Trainer.

Lead Trainer
The Lead Trainer is the engine of a program, leading a Training Team and licensing a Level 1 Training Course with KRI. The Lead Trainer is proficient in all aspects of course content (with possible exception of Western Anatomy) and may teach up to 80% of the program. The Lead Trainer has the ability to set up an intern program and mentor Interns and Associate Trainers.

Trainer Interview and Evaluation Forms


Entry into the Academy:

Associate Trainer:

Professional Trainer:

Lead Trainer:

 

 

 

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