Individuals must demonstrate basic knowledge of the Pyramid Approach to Education® and the PECS® teaching protocols by completing The PECS Level 1 Knowledge Examination, achieving a score of 90% or greater.
Individuals who pass the examination will be issued the PECS Level 1 Knowledge Certificate (this certificate is valid for two years from the date of completion).
Upon successful completion of the examination, individuals holding a valid PECS Level 1 Knowledge Certificate may continue on to the PECS Level 1 Practice Demonstration.
Prerequisites: Candidates must hold a valid Certificate of Attendance for the PECS Level 1 Training™ or PECS Level 2 Training presented by Pyramid Educational Consultants within the past six (6) months.
Fee: $40.00 USD per person
Individuals will demonstrate basic competency in implementing the PECS® teaching protocol and elements of the Pyramid Approach to Education®.
Demonstration requirements include:
- Demonstrating the teaching of phases I through VI, including a basic attribute lesson.
Written requirements include submitting:
- Two instructional plans.
- Three data sheets.
- A written description of how PECS is being implemented within two functional activities.
- A self-evaluation of all submitted demonstrations and written assignments.
Individuals will have one year to successfully complete all of the PECS Level 1 Practice Demonstration™ requirements. Upon successfully completing the demonstration requirements a Certification of Completion for the PECS Level 1 Implementer Certification Program™ is issued.
The PECS Level 1 Certified Implementer™ status is valid for three years from the date of completion.
PECS Level 1 Certified Implementer™ holding a valid certificate may continue on to the PECS Level 2 Implementer Certification Program™.
Prerequisites: valid PECS Level 1 Knowledge Certificate™
Fee: $500.00 USD per person
The PECS® Level 2 Knowledge Examination requires individuals to demonstrate problem solving within the PECS protocol, knowledge of teaching advanced skills in the PECS protocol and the Pyramid Approach to Education®. Individuals must complete The PECS Level 2 Examination, achieving a score of 90% or greater.
Individuals who pass the examination will be issued the PECS Level 2 Knowledge Certificate (this certificate is valid for two years from the date of completion).
Upon completion of the examination, individuals holding a valid PECS Level 2 Knowledge Certificate may continue on to the PECS Level 2 Practice Demonstration.
Prerequisites: Candidates must hold a valid Certificate of Attendance for PECS Level 2 Training presented by Pyramid Educational Consultants within the past six (6) months and a valid PECS Level 1 Knowledge Certificate.
Fee: $40.00 USD per person
Demonstration requirements include:
- Implementing PECS in within different functional activities across the day
- Teaching attributes within an activity/lesson to a learner
- Teaching Phase VI within an activity/lesson to a learner
Written requirements include:
- A written description of how PECS is being implemented within functional activities (included as part of the PECS Across the Day demonstration requirement)
- Answering questions on how to solve common PECS implementation issues
- Identifying Phases of PECS and the related Error Correction Procedures
- Completing instructional plans on how to teach the phases of PECS
- Completing a self-evaluation for all submitted demonstrations and written assignments
Individuals will have one (1) year to successfully complete all of the PECS Level 2 Practice Demonstration™ requirements. Upon successfully completing the demonstration requirements a Certification of Completion for the PECS Level 2 Implementer Certification Program™ is issued.
The PECS Level 2 Certified Implementer™ status is valid for three (3) years from the date of completion.
Prerequisites: valid PECS Level 1 Implementer Certificate™ and PECS Level 2 Knowledge Certificate™
Fee: $500.00 USD per person
Individuals must achieve a score of 90% or better on the PECS Level 1 Knowledge ( Written ) Test to demonstrate basic knowledge related to the Pyramid Approach to Education® and the PECS® teaching protocols .
Individuals who pass this exam will receive a PECS Level 1 Knowledge ( Written ) Certificate , valid for 2 years from the date of completion )
Upon successful completion of the exam , individuals are awarded a valid PECS Level 1 Knowledge ( Written ) Certificate of Completion.
You may continue to demonstrate PECS Level 1 practical skills .
Requirement : Applicants must have a certificate of completion of a valid PECS Level 1 Training™ or PECS Level 2 Training provided by Pyramid Training Consultants within the past 6 months .
Fee: $40.00 USD per person
Describes the PECS® Teaching Protocol ( Manual ) and basic competencies to implement the elements of the Pyramid Approach to Education®
Practical requirements :
PECS 1-6 levels , including basic quantifier lessons .
Submission of written requirements :
2 teaching plans
3 data sheets _
- Submit a description of how the PECS was implemented in two functional activities
- Submission of self-evaluation of the practical skills and notes submitted
The PECS Level 1 Practitioner Certificate ™ is valid for 3 years from the date of issue .
A PECS Level 1 Practitioner Certificate ™ continues to be a valid qualification for the PECS Level 2 Practitioner Certificate Program ™ .
Prerequisites : Valid PECS Level 1 Written Certificate ™
Registration fee : 660,000 won