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Program Supervisor - Ms. Micky Saeftel

Instructor Development encompasses the philosophy of "How to teach the NSPS way".  It details the "mentoring" process, along with instructor and course administration training that applies to all NSPS disciplines.
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Instructor Development Phase I Course - All members aspiring to be an NSPS instructor, regardless of the chosen discipline, must successfully complete this mandatory course.   This is a good course to have under your belt even if you do not wish to be an instructor.  All members (candidates too!) are welcome to attend/participate. 
NLT 1 Nov (annually) - Discipline Program Supervisors:  Instructor update rosters are being sent to you annually from the National office during the July/August timeframe.   If you have questions on what to do with the roster, email Mike "Ski Dog" Staszewski for details on what to do and what not to do with your instructor roster.
Instructors of Record:  When registering course on the National website, make sure the course end date is not the same as the start date.  The system will process a course number for you and you'll be notified by email but when the start date passes, it will no longer show on the National online course calendar.  All historical reference visibility is lost.

•  Lesson Learned:  Make sure the course end date is at a minimum of one day later than the start date.

Q:  How do I become an NSPS Instructor?

A:  Contact the specific Division Discipline Program Supervisor and refer to paragraph 6.48 of the Division Policy & Procedures Manual.

Downloads:   

•  Global Phase II Administration - PowerPoint presentation - Applicable to all NSPS disciplines.  Details the mentoring program, registering courses on the National website, timely course completion record submission and the instructor recognition program.  Normally included as part of the ID-Phase I course curriculum.

•  Body Language - Key elements to remember about what your body language might convey to others.

•  Instructor Do & Don'ts - An ever expanding list of helpful tips for instructors to remember when prepping for classes and while teaching.