The Instructor Training Seminar (ITS) in the Instructor Training Program (ITP) is divided into 2 segments: ITS 1 and ITS 2. This 5 day seminar is the first part. The ITS is an important part of the educational process that prepares trainees to teach Ortho-Bionomy at the foundational level and to assume the many responsibilities of an instructor. Join us in Santa Fe for this enriching, deepening, and inspiring experience! For more info, read the ITP Handbook at www.ortho-bionomy.org. Click on "Instructor Training Program" under "Training Programs".
Please note that in order to apply to this program, you must have completed 375 hours of the Adv. Practitioner Program. Also be aware (see ITP Handbook p. 34) that only one bench assist may be completed for credit before the first ITS with a registered instructor who has a minimum of one year active teaching experience.
Tuition:
Early Bird Discount: $990 (by check) OR $1,025 (credit card)
A non-refundable deposit of $290 (check) OR $300 (credit card) is due by January 15, 2024 with the balance $700 (check) or $725 (credit card) is due by March 15, 2024.
Regular Rate (after Jan. 15th deposit date): $1060 (check) OR $1,100 (credit card)
A non-refundable deposit of $290 (check) OR $300 (credit card) is due as soon as possible with the balance of $770 (check) or $800 (credit card) due by April 1, 2024.
Need a Payment Plan? Email Jessica to inquire: jessica@orthobionomy.net
Prerequisite: An approved application to enter the ITP. The latest date your application can be submitted into SOBI in time for this ITS is Jan. 15, 2024.
If your application to the Instructor Training Program is not approved, you will be issued a full refund of your deposit.
For Questions Regarding:
Seminar Content—contact Ursula Hofer at: ursulahofer4@icloud.com
Registration Support—contact Jessica Mark at: jessica@orthobionomy.net
Space is limited.
ITS Week is held in Santa Fe, NM. Lodging, food, and transportation are all the responsibility of the participant and are not included.
Paying by Check?
Please make check payable to “Ursula Hofer” and mail to:
Ursula Hofer
2019 Galisteo Unit M-3
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Instructor Training Program Overview
Here are the basic steps of the Instructor Training Program:
1. Apply to the program
2. Once accepted, attend and complete Instructor Training Seminar (ITS) - Part I
3. Work towards completing your Bench Assists requirements in the classroom
4. Evolve to Associate Instructor
5. Attend and complete Instructor Training Seminar (ITS) - Part II
6. Complete all required Co-Teaches and Supervised Teaches
7. Evolve to Instructor
Prerequisites for applying to the Instructor Training Program
SOBI membership is current
Registered Advanced Practitioner or Registered Practitioner who has completed at 375 units of the Advanced Practitioner Training Program
Application and acceptance to the Instructor Training Program
Complete these Requirements and Include:
1. The first page of the Application to Enter the Instructor Training Program (Page 4).
2. The second page of the Application to Enter the Instructor Training Program. Type all answers to the essay questions (Page 5).
3. Two Recommendations:
∙ One of the Advisor Recommendation forms (Pages 6-7) & one of the Instructor Recommendation forms (Pages 8-9)
∙ OR Two Instructor Recommendation forms (Pages 6-7).
WE suggest that you ask each recommending Instructor of their willingness to work with you in the classroom throughout your training.
4. If you are not an Advanced Practitioner: then include your Advanced Practitioner Training Program Record showing completion of at least 375 units of the Advanced Practitioner Training Program.
5. Please scan these documents in the order mentioned above into a single PDF file and email the file to office@ortho-bionomy.org
6. Keep all originals for yourself & send an email copy of the PDF file to your advisor.
7. Pay $100 application fee, invoiced from SOBI office after receipt of your packet
Curriculum
The ITP coursework curriculum consists of the following classes/topics:
Hours/Units Class/Topic
4-8 Clarification of Program, Roles and Responsibilities
16-48 Demonstration of Teaching
8-16 Clarification of Technique
4-6 Demonstration of History and Philosophy
16-32 Classroom Dynamics (Ethics and Energy)
8-16 Business of Teaching
20-32 Observation and Discussion of a Class
6-48 Tutorial, Feedback and Demo Practice
16 How to Teach so Students Will Improve
4-8 How to Supervise Trainees
4-6 Society's Policies and Ethical Relationships
Suggested Elective: Comparison of Ortho-Bionomy to Other Modalities
Classroom observation and experience consists of Bench Assists, Co-Teaches and Supervised Teaches. The following are the minimum required classes and units/hours for each in the Instructor Training Program:
Class Type # of Classes Hours
Bench Assist 6-12 (16 hours each)=96-192
Co-Teach 3-6 (16 hours each) =48-96
Supervised Teach 1-2 (16 hours each) =16-32
One may bench one Phase 4 class (no presentations) prior to the ITS - Part 1.
