Path to Certification
PROVISIONAL TEACHING AUTHORIZATION
Upon successful completion of the first year of the Training Program students may be eligible, with the endorsement of the Core Faculty, to apply to the Feldenkrais Guild of North America (FGNA) for provisional authorization to teach Awareness Through Movement in public classes for the remainder of the Training Program. This provisional authorization allows students to advertise and teach Awareness Through Movement as part of their ongoing training so long as they remain in good standing with the Training Program and the FGNA.
GRADUATION
Upon the satisfactory completion of the Training Program, qualified students will be certified to teach Awareness Through Movement to the public. Satisfactory completion includes: being up to date on training attendance and/or make-up of any missed days, having the core staff’s support based on in-class observation, completion of any required written homework processes and finally to undergo an individual supervision of the student leading Feldenkrais group movement classes, (Awareness Through Movement).
In the event a student is unable to perform an adequate level of Awareness Through Movement teaching in their supervisions, the educational director reserves the right to ask any student to receive further training, or complete additional assignments outside of class time, before being considered for graduation and full Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Teacher status. It is our goal never to surprise a student at the end of the training with additional requirements. Given the ongoing evaluation process, difficulties meeting the graduation requirements are identified early and plans are made with the student’s participation to achieve successful completion of the program in a timely fashion.
ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION
The New England Awareness Through Movement Training Program is fully accredited by The Feldenkrais Guild® of North America. Upon graduation from the program students will be eligible to apply to the Feldenkrais Guild of North America to be certified as Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Teachers. Feldenkrais Institute of San Diego does not guarantee that graduates of the training will be able to practice in states or countries where local laws, licenses and regulations may stipulate additional specific requirements.
CANCELATION
Training programs are subject to cancellation as a result of insufficient enrollment, teacher availability, and/or location availability. Training programs are subject to cancellation with 30 days advance notice. In case of instructor and/or location change, applicants will be notified 30 days in advance and given the option of participation or refund.