RSS Feed1. Pyramid Certified PECS Implementer:
Pyramid Certified PECS Implementers have actively demonstrated to Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc. their ability to implement all phases of PECS according to the PECS protocol. If necessary for the certificate holder, Pyramid Consultants can verify that these individuals can properly implement the phases of PECS.
People seeking this certification must provide proof of attendance at a PECS Basic Training conducted by Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc. All participants must have attended this workshop within two years of the application date. Each candidate must complete each of the following requirements:
- Competency in implementing PECS at each of the six phases
- Competency in error correction within PECS
- Competency in implementing PECS during functional activities within classroom, home, or community environments.
- Competency in writing PECS lessons
- Competency in data collection within Phases of PECS
- Competency in writing summaries of PECS implementation
After satisfying the above requirements, each candidate must also pass a written exam. This exam will be faxed or emailed to the participant at a pre-determined time.
Upon successful completion of all requirements, PECS Implementers will receive:
- PECS Implementer Certificate-renewable every three years
- Recognition as a Certified PECS Implementer on Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc. web page
Pyramid Certified PECS Implementers MAY:
- Implement PECS according to the standard Phase I-VI training protocol with individuals on their caseload displaying a variety of communication difficulties.
- Coach and monitor immediate team members (teachers, classroom assistants, OTs, SLPs parents, etc.) in implementing PECS with their students/children. This must be on a 1:1 interactive basis only and is best done one phase at a time as the students progress through the phases of the PECS protocol. This is not a substitute for a PECS Basic Training.
- Work with team members to write PECS lessons.
- Demonstrate implementation to immediate classroom team and families.
- Create PECS activities for implementation across a variety of settings/activities.
- Create and adapt materials for use within PECS.
- Apply for acceptance into the PECS Supervisor Certification Program.
Pyramid Certified PECS Implementers MAY NOT:
- Conduct PECS training workshops, classes or seminars.
- Use the title "Certified PECS Implementer", "PECS Consultant", "PECS Expert" or anything similar to acquire additional clients, paying or otherwise, outside of their work agency, school, etc.
Please note: This level of PECS Certification requires only attendance at the PECS Basic Training. No additional workshop attendance is required for this certification. It is a self-paced program. However, applicants must complete all requirements within one year of application date. Exceptions will be made on an individual basis.
2. Pyramid Certified PECS Supervisor:
Pyramid Certified PECS Supervisors are qualified to supervise staff at their job sites that are using PECS. PECS Supervisors may also participate in the certification process, to assist others within their place of employment to complete the requirements for PECS Implementer Certification. Supervisors may also present the PECS Overview to fellow employees.
Candidates seeking PECS Supervisor Certification must have current PECS Implementer Certification. Participants must attend the Three-Day PECS Supervisory Training Course conducted by Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc.
In addition to the Three-Day PECS Supervisory Course candidates must:
- Pass a written exam on the Pyramid Approach to Education, Skinner's Analysis of Verbal Behavior and PECS-specific information from the three-day training
- Demonstrate competency (live or via video) in providing supervisory feedback to a person he or she has trained to implement PECS.
- Demonstrate competency at providing written feedback to PECS Implementer candidates.
- Demonstrate competency at conducting a 90-120 minute PECS Overview.
Upon successful completion of all requirements, PECS Supervisors will receive:
- PECS Supervisor Certificate- renewable every three years
- Recognition as a Certified PECS Supervisor, on Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc. web page
Pyramid Certified PECS Supervisors MAY:
- Implement all phases of PECS according to the standard Phase I-VI training protocol with individuals on their caseload displaying a variety of communication difficulties.
- Coach and monitor immediate team members (teachers, classroom assistants, OTs, SLPs, parents, etc.) in implementing PECS with their students/children. This must be on a 1:1 interactive basis only and is best done one phase at a time as the students progress through the phases of the PECS protocol. This is not a substitute for a PECS Basic Training.
- Work with team members to write PECS lessons.
- Demonstrate implementation to immediate classroom team and families.
- Create PECS activities for implementation across a variety of settings/activities.
- Create and adapt materials for use within PECS.
- Supervise people implementing PECS within their work agency only.
- Supervise people seeking PECS Implementer Certification and make recommendations to Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc. regarding granting PECS Implementer Certification within their own work agency.
- Maintain supervision of current PECS Implementers whom they supervised.
- Conduct PECS Overviews up to two hours in length. Prior to the presentation, PECS Supervisors must give Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc. written notification of the date and location of each PECS Overview.
Pyramid Certified PECS Supervisors MAY NOT:
- Conduct PECS training workshops, classes or seminars.
- Use the title "Certified PECS Supervisor", "Certified PECS Implementer", "PECS Consultant", "PECS Expert" or anything similar to acquire additional clients, paying or otherwise, outside of their work agency.
- Conduct PECS Overviews without Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc.'s consent.
Engaging in any unauthorized activities will
result in the revocation of PECS Certification status.
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For more information about the PECS Certification program please contact certification@pecs.com.