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Teaching Public Speaking Skillsand creating opportunities for
self-advocates
Desiree IsenbergBrad KeddalWilliam RoseJosh Pactovis
Describe the DDS pilot project
and the results.
Describe the curriculum that was
developed.
Discuss next steps and opportunities
for speakers.
Pilot Goals
Develop a training curriculum to provide public speaking skill development and practice opportunities for interested self advocatesDevelop
Make curriculum available to Providers, Advocacy Organizations and DDS Offices / Training DepartmentsDistribute
Support on-going training opportunitiesSupport
Network with Training Sponsors to gather best practice, modify curriculum, (if necessary), review outreach and support strategies and consider more advanced training opportunitiesNetwork
Explore ways to create public speaking opportunities for training graduatesExplore
Explore ways to create and maintain a listing of public speakers or Speaker’s BureauExplore
Research
SPECIAL OLYMPICS GLOBAL MESSENGER
PROGRAM
BEST BUDDIES AMBASSADOR
PROGRAM
THE ART OF PUBLIC SPEAKING- CARNEGIE
SUCCESS IN TELLING YOUR STORY-
NATIONAL GATEWAY TO SELF
DETERMINATION
VARIOUS SELF ADVOCACY TRAINING
MATERIALS
Pilot Activities
• Four Session (three hours each) Trainings offered:
Work, Inc Hosted, May 2018 with 8 participantsMetro Residential Services Hosted, July- August 2018 with 8 participantsPrice Center Hosted, September – October 2019 with 12 participants
• Curriculum refinement and best practice review
• Curriculum ‘finalized’ and Training Packet to be distributed
Personal Goals of
Participants
• New tips that we do not know on public speaking
• Getting more courage about speaking to crowds; relax, be comfortable
• To get better at public speaking• To be able to plan and organize my
speech • Stay on task and focus on speaking
points• Engage with the audience when
speaking• To know that when I am speaking people
will listen
The Public Speaking Training Curriculum
The Public Speaking Training Curriculum:
See yourself as a Public Speaker
Think about your appearance and behavior
Learn what public speaking is
Understand the importance of practice
Confident Appearance?
Professionally Dressed?
Organized?
Making a Speech
The Public Speaking Training Curriculum:
Organizing the Content of your Speech
What is the topic?
What do you or your sponsor want the audience to learn?
What are the points that you want to make?
What are the ways of gathering information?
How do you find facts to support your points?
Parts of Presentation
• Introduce your topic to your audience
Beginning
• All the things you want to say about your topic.
Middle
• Tell your audience the most important thing you want them to remember or do.
End
The Public Speaking Training Curriculum:
Delivering your Speech
Ways to help you give your speech
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Using other aids to help you remember your speech andemphasize points with the audience
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Connecting with the Audience
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Sample of Class Presentations
How to get a job
Respecting others and getting respect at your job
Registering to vote
Being patient is a good quality
Family is important
Special Olympics- become an athlete
A Healthy Lifestyle is important!
Adopting a shelter pet
Advocating for community accessibility
Pilot Findings
• Outreach Events• In Person Training Curriculum Distributed• Support Material and Resource Information Provided
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Curriculum Adaptations and Improvements
Virtual Training Classroom
Required Coaching Support
for Students
Preselected Topic Areas
and Public Speaking Opportunities
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Next Steps for students and developing a CV guide
Desiree Isenberg
Goal: To encourage and help others through training, coaching, and volunteering. Personal skills and Interests: People say that I am kind, enthusiastic and have a good sense of humor! I like working with others to learn and try new things in their life and to be good self-advocates. I love pets and have many interests including cooking, gardening, reading, dancing, singing, and making crafts. Activities and experience Made bracelets to donate as gifts to patients in Breast Cancer Treatment Centers in the Boston Area. Volunteer gardener in community garden in Somerville. Assistant Manager at Vinfen Corporate Office Cafeteria in Cambridge. Performed various catering duties for guest functions. Activity Team leader for Bay Cove Human Services. Assisted others in various community events. Completed a 10-week Public Speaking Training Course in June 2021.
William RoseGoal: To share information, experience, and education with others on supporting individuals with disabilities.
Personal skills and Interests:I love talking with others and keeping up on current events.People say that I am very approachable and have a good sense of humor!I enjoy reading nonfiction books, watching movies and sports, and going out to eat at restaurants. I like researching and learning new things.
Background:I am now dependent upon care from others due to a stroke in 2016. From my own experience, I want to educate others on sensitivity, dignity, and advocacy.
Activities and experience: Completed a 10-week Public Speaking Training Course in June 2021.
Joshua PactovisGoal: To help and encourage others through teaching and leadership.
Personal skills and Interests:I like talking with and helping people. I am hardworking and I enjoy being part of a group that creates change. I have good computer skills. I like traveling and biking and I enjoy new experiences.
Activities and experience
Member of Self Advocacy Group sponsored by the Price Center in Newton, MA since 2014.The group has worked on several projects including lobbying Town Officials to create safer crosswalks.
Volunteered for State Representative for her campaign distributing information to voters.
Traveled with my family to a number of places in New England.
Activity Assistant for preschool and afterschool programs.
Completed a 5-week Public Speaking Training Course in November 2019.
Assisted the Massachusetts Developmental Services Agency in two outreach presentations to Providers and to an Advisory Board to promote the Public Speaking Course for individuals with disabilities, December 2019.
Worked with Massachusetts Developmental Services staff in developing a new remote based Public Speaking curriculum for individuals. November 2020 – March 2021.
Co-Instructor for one Session of Public Speaking Class, January 2021
Support on-going training opportunitiesSupport
Network with Training Sponsors to gather best practice, modify curriculum, (if necessary), review outreach and support strategies and consider more advanced training opportunities
Network
Explore ways to create public speaking opportunities for training graduatesExplore
Explore ways to create and maintain a listing of public speakers or Speaker’s BureauExplore
Helpful materials for you!
In person training
curriculum
Remote training
curriculum
Best Practice Guidance
Other Support Documentation
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING MATERIALS INCLUDED IN REMOTE COURSE
Advance Materials
Public Speaking Training Course Overview, Description and Application form
Sample Acceptance letter template
Sample Presentation Topic Description
Sample Release for Zoom recording
Sample Project Implementation Guide for Sponsor
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING MATERIALS INCLUDED IN REMOTE COURSE Orientation
Coaching:Coach Orientation Session Sample agenda
Student and Coach expectations for Course
Zoom Orientation:Zoom Orientation for students and Coaches sample agenda
Zoom tips and practices
Best Practice Review: Tips and Tricks for teachers educating on Zoom, 4/2020 and Zoom for teachers Tutorial- Learnit
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING MATERIALS INCLUDED IN REMOTE COURSE Session Modules
Session 1Session 1 Power Point ModuleIntroduction Speech Worksheet Final Speech Topic worksheetSession 1 Homework AssignmentSample Class GoalsSample Class RulesLink for Do’s and Don’ts video
Session 2Session 2 Power Point ModuleSession 2 Lesson PlanSpeech Preparation ExerciseHomework Review ExerciseSorting Exercise Gathering Information ExerciseFinding Facts ExerciseProblem Solution ExerciseSession 2 Homework Assignment
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING MATERIALS INCLUDED IN REMOTE COURSE Session Modules
Session 3Session 3 Power Point moduleSession 3 Lesson PlanHomework AssignmentFinal Presentation WorksheetHow to make a basic Power Point ExerciseSpeech Delivery ExerciseSession 3 Homework Assignment
Session 4Session 4 Power Point ModuleSession 4 Lesson Plan Additional Considerations for Speech- Worksheet
Session 5Session 4 Power Point ModuleSession 4 Lesson Plan
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING MATERIALS INCLUDED IN REMOTE COURSE Session Modules
Session 6Session 6 PowerPoint Presentation Session 6 Lesson PlanFeedback Discussion Topics for CoachesReference Ideas for Skills Learned in Public Speaking CourseNext Steps WorksheetResource Information: presentation tips and Speech Worksheet templateInstruction Page- Public Speaking CVSample Public Speaking CV
Instructor’s Guide
Program Best Practice 10-14Adapting In Person Training Curriculum to Remote Training Remote Zoom Classroom ExperienceApplication Interview on ZoomTechnical Issues to be addressed with ZoomOutreach to Prospective Students and Commitment of SponsorCourse CoordinationRequired Coaches for StudentsPreselected Topics and Creation of Speaking/Training OpportunitiesNext Steps with Individual Sessions
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