Special Needs Life Quality Coach

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• At least 20 years of age

• Proficient in written and spoken English

• Ability to access online courses

• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities

The on line training program lasts for 16 weeks, with one new course posted on our Academy site each week. An assignment is given at the end of each course that must be posted within 6 days. Depending on the assignment, students spend about 30-45 minutes reviewing the online material; 15 minutes taking the end of module tests; and 2-3 hours a week involved in completing outside assignments.

The classes cover 3 primary subject areas. The first involves learning about various needs that families experience as their child ages. This includes first learning about their child's special needs; the transition to public school; the transition to adulthood; and aging parents with adult children. Included in this section is information about laws that relate to education and family supports; services and resources available to families; and potential needs of families at various times across the lifespan.

The second subject area focuses on techniques for coaching families, including forms that coaches can use to determine family needs and priorities; how to design and execute action plans; and how to find local resources to help families, as well as techniques for effectively supporting families and individuals with a wide range of special needs. The third primary subject area involves how to establish your own coaching practice; how to market your practice; how to find and keep clients; and ways in which you can specialize and individualize your services. A final examination project gives you practical, hands-on experience

with children, adults, and families in the area in which you will set up your coaching practice.

The third primary subject area involves how to establish your own coaching practice; how to market your practice; how to find and keep clients; and ways in which you can specialize and individualize your services. A final examination project gives you practical, hands-on experience with children, adults, and families in the area in which you will set up your coaching practice.

Yes! Each instructor has up to 16 students per course. We have limited the number of students so the instructor has ample time to give individual feedback and to support their students throughout their learning process. Instructors are available by e-mail and by phone.