Education Specialist Training Module
Welcome to the TAA Education Module.
We’re excited that you are here and interested in becoming a TAA Education Volunteer. Your primary role as a TAA Education Volunteer is to do presentations for education professionals.
Step 1:
Complete the TAA Education Module
This module will train you to administer the TAA School Education Presentation to school professionals. At the end of the module there will be a survey to complete. Please complete this survey and upon doing so you will receive your certificate of completion.
You will also access the PowerPoint presentation at the end of the module. Please download and save this presentation for all future TAA School Education Presentation future events.
Step 2:
Send Proof of Completion
Please email the certificate to:
Congrats! You should now have everything you need to provide high-quality programming and services to your community. We appreciate your commitment and willingness to further contribute to the TS community!
Additional Resources
Here are some additional resources that will help support your training and knowledge. Please read them over as they will also be distributed to attendees at the presentations that you administer. Please reach out to Greater Carolinas Tourette Group with any questions.
Helpful chart that explores possible accommodations available for students with Tourette Syndrome.
Printable documents below to get a sense of what you or your child may benefit from as well as specific tools that can be used for reading, writing and organizing.
This tool kit is designed to assist educators and support staff in recognizing complex symptoms and serve as a guide towards developing effective support plans to allow children with Tourette Syndrome (TS) and Tic Disorders to thrive both socially and academically. The tool kit provides resources to teachers, administrators, counselors, school psychologists, speech and occupational therapists, consultant and resource teachers, school nurses, college professors and other support personnel to help understand and support children with TS and Tic Disorders.