Computer and Web-based Tutorials

The training materials found on this page were developed as part of the Recruitment and Retention Project.

Oregon Special Education Recruitment and Retention Project

Oregon Special Education Recruitment and Retention Project

Providing Supervisor Support

(Web-Based)

The purpose of this web-based tutorial is to acquaint readers with recent research and information regarding the state of special education and attrition and to present strategies and techniques that special education and building administrators can utilize to support beginning and experienced special education teachers.

Tutorial content was selected in response to current research and literature as well as needs assessment summaries from the field. Materials and content were developed adhering to elements identified in adult learning literature as well as the extensive experience and expertise of The Teaching Research Institute staff.

The tutorial is accompanied by a Study Guide in PDF format which can be downloaded.

Click on the link to go to the Providing Supervisor Support tutorial.

Teaching Research Inservice Model

(Web-Based)

This web-based tutorial presents a model for the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of staff development and program planning activities. The model is based on a process approach and is not tied to any particular content. It has been used to develop training for professionals and paraprofessionals from a variety of disciplines and in numerous content areas. The model is most useful to those interested in training that results in skill level outcomes.

The training workshop covers:

how to assess staff training needs;
how to identify desired training outcomes and competencies;
how to develop objectives for a training session;
how to organize a workshop to maximize training through various learning modes;
how to conduct effective follow-up in the classroom; and
how to effectively evaluate training (during and following a session).

Click on the link to go to the Teaching Research Inservice Model tutorial.

Mentor Training

(Computer Based Training)

The goal of this computer based training is to enable mentors to effectively support mentees both instructionally and emotionally.

The objectives of this unit are:

Mentors will understand their roles and responsibilities and the characteristics of effective mentoring relationships.
Mentors will understand needs of beginning special educators and characteristics of adult learners.
Mentors will be able to use effective mentoring skills and strategies.
Mentors will gather and use knowledge of local contexts, mentoring program structure, expectations and resources to implement the mentoring program.

For information on obtaining the training materials, contact: Roxanna Marvin.

For more information, contact
The Recruitment & Retention Project
Teaching Research Division
Western Oregon University