Training of Trainer(s) (TOT) Professional Development training sessions are synchronous, non-credit bearing learning experiences for trainers taught by master trainers with subject matter expertise and adult learning knowledge and skills. The intention of the TOT is to expand the knowledge and capacity of trainers who will in turn provide effective instruction to professionals.
We've created the Training of Trainer(s) (TOT) Curriculum Approval Process to ensure that any trainers in the Aspire Registry are gaining the appropriate knowledge and skills necessary to provide high-quality professional development to early learning professionals in New York State.
It’s important to note that only training organizations or institutions specializing in curriculum development and/or professional preparation can submit their TOT curriculum for review to the Aspire Registry.
Curriculum Developers must complete the following:
Step 1: Review our TOT Curriculum Approval Process to check that your content meets all required criteria and follows our current policies and definitions.
Step 2: Submit a Training of Trainer (TOT) Curriculum Approval form, including supporting documentation.
Step 3: Upon approval, enter the course into the Aspire Registry; the Professional Development Quality Assurance team will verify applicable qualifications regarding Trainer Endorsements, Course Tags, and/or Educational Incentive Program (EIP) scholarship eligibility.
Step 4: Before the training takes place, assign the appropriate trainer(s) to the respective sessions in the Aspire Registry, schedule the event, enter the pre-approved course to ensure it’s accessible to trainers, and send the course information to PDP.
Step 5: Following the TOT session, provide the Aspire Course ID number for official training, send the list of endorsed trainers to the Aspire Registry and PDP, and add approved trainers to the course.
Step 6: Have your endorsed trainers schedule pre-approved training at least one week in advance, and add attendance after the event is complete.
Click below for a printable PDF of the Training of Trainer (TOT) Curriculum Process: