Basic Provider training is a one-day or two-day introductory course on the use of the MOVE Program and Curriculum for those who work with children with motor disabilties (go to Training/Events section on this website for upcoming Basic Provider training locations and dates open to the public).

Course Objectives:

• Learn to determine eligibility for the MOVE Program
• Understand the six steps of the MOVE Program
• Understand how to use the MOVE Curriculum and Assessment Profile to test and evaluate students/clinets in order to design an individualized program for developing mobility skills for more active involvement and participation in the school, home and community
• Learn how to use equipment and common furniture as instructional tools.

Upon successful completion of this training, attendees are certified as MOVE Basic Providers. There is no term limit on Basic Provider certification. Basic Providers ARE NOT certified to teach and certify others on the use of the MOVE Program and Curriculum.

MOVE Practicum

The MOVE (Mobility Opportunities Via Education) Practicum I is an on-line training designed to provide in-depth instruction on critical topics related to the MOVE Basic Provider Training and to help to more effectively implement the MOVE Program. Participants in this training must have completed Basic Provider training. (MOVE Site Trainers and MOVE International Trainers are also encouraged to enroll.)

The MOVE Practicum I will include instruction in:

• Top-down Curricular Planning and Activity-Based Instruction
• Effective Administration of the Top-Down Motor Milestone Test
• Identification of Priority Activities
• Teaching Strategies

View more about MOVE® Practicum 1

MOVE for Adults Provider

The MOVE for Adults Provider training is new in 2007 (go to "Training/Events" section on this website for upcoming MOVE for Adults training locations and dates open to the public). This is a two-day training on the use of the MOVE Program for those who work with adults with motor disabilities. There is also an additional one-day follow-up training at a later date.

Upon successful completion of this training, attendees are certified as a MOVE for Adults Provider. There is no term limit on Adult Provider certification. MOVE for Adults Providers, however, are not certified to teach and certify others on use of the MOVE for Adults Program.

MOVE Site TrainerSM (MST)

MOVE Site Trainer training (currently offered in Bakersfield, CA only)is a four day course to certify MOVE Basic Providers with at least two years of experience using the MOVE Program to train and certify others as MOVE Basic Providers within their employment base only. Candidates must have an undergraduate degree or equivalent degree in a field related to serving children and adults with disabilities.

Course Objectives:

• To teach effectively the six steps of the MOVE Curriculum
• To teach effectively the philosophy of the MOVE Program
• To teach effectively the philosophy of how equipment is used in the MOVE Program
• To teach effectively the use of the team approach in the MOVE Program

Upon completion of this four day training, attendees are certified as MOVE Site Trainers for a three-year period. MOVE Site Trainers may train an unlimited number of employees at their employment site only as MOVE Basic Providers for no fee other than a $10.00 cost for MOVE handout packets distributed to attendees. The required handout packets for each attendee are available from the MOVE International office.

MOVE International Trainer® (MIT)

MOVE International selectes MOVE International Trainers from qualified and certified MOVE Site Trainers. Some of the selection criteria used are: 1) number of employment-based training events conducted, 2) attendee evaluations, 3) level of activity in using and promoting MOVE in their local areas, and 4) need for more trainings in a specific field, such as educators or therapists. These trainers, like MOVE Site Trainers, are authorized to conduct training and certify others as MOVE Basic Providers (training to use the MOVE Curriculum and Program directly with students/clients) within their employment base.

In addition to training within their employment base, MIT's also provide MOVE Basic Provider training outside their employment base when requested and arranged by MOVE International. MOVE International pays a preparation/presentation fee to the MIT conducting Basic Provider events outside of their employment base. MIT's must attend a recertification course every three years at the MOVE International Headquarters in Bakersfield, California.