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Certified AIMSweb Training Application
 

How do I become a CAT?

We annually seek potential candidates for our Certified AIMSweb Trainer (CAT) Program. CAT certification is earned via an application, acceptance, and advance training process. CAT candidates who successfully complete the training and certification process are then eligible to become contracted trainers through Pearson (formerly Harcourt Assessment, Inc.) and AIMSweb.

In other words, once you successfully complete the CAT Training program, we coordinate with you to provide training and consultation services for all of our customers, nationwide!

How often do CATs work?

CATs with whom we currently contract work at-will and as their schedule allows. CATs are not employees, but are per-diem, independent contractors through Pearson, Inc.  As CAT consultative services are requested by customers, CATs are then contracted through us and paid a very competitive stipend, plus all travel and related expenses for conducting our professional suite of AIMSweb training and consultative services. 

Many CATs train on occasion while retaining their full-time employment status with their current employer. Others contract with us to conduct training as part of their spectrum of services they provide via independent consulting businesses.  Though we provide a tremendous amount of CAT Training and Consultation Services year-round, May through October is an especially busy time for AIMSweb Trainings. Many CATs work full or part time in their schools and then generate additional income while contracting through us over the summer to provide training nationwide.

Earning CAT Certification requires:

  • Application, acceptance into, and successful completion of the CAT Certification Program.
  • Demonstrating an exceptional ability and willingness to train and lead educators in the proper implementation and maintenance of the AIMSweb software and assessment system.
  • Successful training and solid work experience as a Local AIMSweb Manager (LAM) in a school/district or organization which uses AIMSweb Pro for a minimum of one year. That means you must be a Local AIMSweb Manager or a pre-service trainer who is working cooperatively with a local school using AIMSweb for at least a year. You also must have a background in curriculum-based measurement accompanied by specific and involved experience in the implementation of AIMSWeb Benchmark, Progress Monitor, and Response to Intervention (RTI) systems.
  • Individuals currently holding CAT certification may be asked to complete education and experiential requirements to retain certification.

Preference is given to applicants with:

  • Those with seasoned (i.e., typically 1 year or more) of solid experience using AIMSweb and CBM.
  • A background in the field of PreK-12 education and special education services.
  • A strong background in psychometrics and assessment.
  • Familiarity with General and Special Education laws and related issues.
  • Willingness and ability to successfully consult with and assist clients in implementing the AIMSweb system within their organization.
  • Superior professionalism, organizational, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to make themselves available periodically for training others locally and/or nationally during the school year and summer.
  • Those with excellent public speaking abilities, professionalism, and solid work ethic.
  • Those who express a genuine willingness to prepare educators in how to use the AIMSweb Assessment and Improvement System and related applications. 

If you would like to be added to the list of potential candidates, please complete the following Online Application. We review applications annually and will notify you if you have been selected to participate in our training program! 

Our next CAT Application review process is scheduled for Winter 2008-09 (Dates to be announced).  

CAT Candidate Selection process:

  • All CAT Applicants are screened carefully via the application process.
  • Additional interviews and/or other information-gathering may occur before a final selection for the year's CAT Trainee group is made.
  • Applicants will be notified by email or phone if they have been selected for the AIMSweb CAT Training Program.
  • Those chosen to become CATs will receive online training followed by one week of training at our corporate location in San Antonio, TX.  All training, travel, and related expenses are paid via AIMSweb.
  • Those not selected are welcome to reapply.  Your application data is retained for re-evaluation at a later date.

Thank you so very much for your interest in becoming a Certified AIMSweb Trainer! Many of our CATs have used this experience to augment their careers in multiple ways! Our network of CATs is powerful, educated, and very much connected as a community. I look forward to you potentially joining us as we help schools move forward in adopting AIMSweb! 

Please complete the CAT Training Application below to be considered for our training team:

Application to Become a Certified AIMSweb Trainer (CAT)