South Carolina District Royal Rangers
Leadership Training Academy
Certified Instructor (CI)
ICS Applications - Pre-Registration Form for new candidates and recertifications.
The following information is taken from the Instructor Trainer Notebook (Revised 04/02/05).
Instructor Certification Evaluation and Procedures - Instructor Certification Seminar candidates must meet certain standards in order to be certified as an instructor. The following directives are to be used as tools by which to evaluate the ability, character, and skills of a potential instructor.
Requirements for Certification - Candidates for certification as instructors in the LTA must meet the following requirements:
1. He has completed the requirements for t.he Leaders Medal of Achievement through the Leadership Training Course (LTC), and has attended the LMA Transitions Module, or he has completed the requirements for the Leaders Medal of Achievement through the Leadership Training Academy (LTA).
2. He has attended a National Training Camp or Ranger Kids Training Conference.
3. He has been actively involved in the Royal Rangers program for at least two years.
4. He is currently actively involved in a local church and, if possible, involved in his outpost.
5. He is approved by his pastor.
6. He must pass an open book exam with 85% or above, and complete an apprenticeship with a seasoned certified instructor or instructor trainer.
7. The candidate must successfully complete an Instructor Certification Seminar (lCS) conducted by his district. If an lCS is not available in your district, contact the district commander for approval to attend an ICS in another district.
8. The candidate must fully accept and adhere to all national standards and procedures governing the Leadership Training Academy.
9. The candidate must demonstrate general knowledge of teaching methods, principles, procedures, and skills.
10. The candidate must demonstrate his knowledge and skills of the total Royal Rangers program.
11. The candidate must prove his ability to communicate effectively, teach, and motivate adult leaders.
12. The candidate must demonstrate how to properly wear a Royal Rangers uniform according to the standards in the Royal Rangers Leaders Manual.
13. The candidate must be approved by the district certification committee.
14. He must pass the closed book ICS exam with a score of 85% or higher.
15. The candidate must pass the Instructor Assessment with an average score of 40 or higher.
Requirements for Re-certification - Certified instructors must qualify for re-certification every two years after their initial certification by completing the following requirements:
1. Points must be earned in at least 2 of these 3 categories:
a. Teaching - teach any LTA module at any Royal Rangers training event (e.g., Regional workshops or expos) or topics at any national training camp. 1 point awarded for each hour taught (if instructor "tag-teamed" with other CI's, only count those hours you personally taught the class - Y2 points are allowed).
b. Attending - attend a district, regional or national training event. 1 point awarded for each event attended. These events would include a District Commanders Conference, Regional Conference or Seminar, or National Council.
c. Continuing Education - complete any LTA module or national camp to increase your knowledge of Royal Rangers. 1 point awarded per module completed.
2. A minimum of 5 points must be earned through teaching during the 2-year certification period.
3. Report points earned to your District Training Coordinator.
Renewing CI's who meet these requirements qualify for the re-certification ICS, which involves registering and attending an ICS, getting the updates and taking the exam. The sample teaching and completing this notebook are not required for re-certification if the renewal requirements are met.
District Guidelines . Each district is given the latitude of allowing renewing CIs who have earned a minimum of 10 points during the two-year certification period to extend their ICS status from 2 to 4 years. Only the District Commander, in consultation with the District Training Coordinator, can grant this extension. Contact your district training coordinator for more details. In exceptional circumstances the District Commander has the option of allowing a one-year extension for those instructors who have earned less than the 10 points needed for the 2-year certification period, otherwise, the instructor must renew his certification by attending an ICS.
Sample Teaching . Renewing CI's will not have to prove their teaching skills by performing a sample teaching session. Active CI's should be keeping their teaching skills sharp by teaching on a regular basis.
For more information on certification or re-certification requirements contact Tracy Chavis, District Training Coordinator
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