In order to become a Certified Facilitator of Survival Skills programs, interested individuals must complete an intensive, interactive, three-day training by an SSED trainer and score 80% or better on their oral presentation of a segment of one of the workshops.

Training Objectives
During three days (21 hours) of training, trainees will:

• Familiarize with the developmental history and special features of the selected program
• Understand the program goal and philosophy, and the impact of the program on participants
• Familiarize with the curriculum components and their purpose in the learning process
• Participate in the program implementation planning and discussion
• Assume the role of a participant in a Survival Skills workshop
• Review homework assignments completed by program participants
• Familiarize with the behavioral learning principles incorporated into the program design
• Demonstrate use of effective facilitator behaviors for optimal learning and group management
• Complete a data report utilizing mock workshop materials
• Deliver a program segment, demonstrating competence in following the script and utilizing facilitator behaviors

In addition to training, Survival Skills Facilitators receive:

• Feedback regarding data sheets submitted
• Data summaries provided on request at agency or state level
• Ongoing technical support for program implementation from SSED staff
• Special mailings on program activities and updates
• College credit (available through Kansas State University)
• Continuing education credits (arranged by trainee or trainee’s agency)
  
• Certification