Become an Oregon Intervention System Instructor

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APPLICATION PROCESS

The application allows us to gain a better understanding of you and verify that you meet the criteria to become an instructor.

It acts as an essential tool for exploring your background, skills, and experiences, enabling us to determine how we can best support you.

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4-DAY WORKSHOP

Spend 4-days immersed into adult learning principles while gaining practical experience with the OIS curriculum.

Multiple workshops are offered throughout Oregon

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OBSERVE & CO-TRAIN

Observe an OIS workshop to see an instructor in action. Then, enhance your skills by co-training at least 2 times with seasoned instructors. In these sessions, you’ll receive valuable feedback on your teaching style, grasp of the material, and classroom management abilities.

By actively engaging with a mentor, you position yourself to become a more effective educator, ultimately benefitting participants and enhancing their learning experience.

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FINAL EVALUATION

This is the last step on your journey to becoming an instructor. You will facilitate an OIS workshop while a reviewer carries out a thorough evaluation to assess your overall performance.

If you achieve proficient scores across all areas, you will earn your certification as an instructor.

Ready to Apply to Be an OIS Instructor?

OIS INSTRUCTOR CANDIDATE APPLICATION

Interested in writing OIS into plans but not teaching OIS workshops? Contact OIS@asioregon.org for information about our non-teaching instructor certification.

OIS Registration and Refund Policy

2026 Instructor Candidate 4-day Workshop Schedule
Pendleton – May 12-15 (full)
Redmond – June 23-26 (full)
Roseburg – September 29-October 2 (4 seats remaining)
Tigard – November 2-5 (full)

Costs

Becoming an instructor is just $1500. Check if there is a subsidy available to make it even more affordable.

Minimum Requirements

  • One year experience working with individuals who need behavior interventions or support with emotional/ behavioral dysregulation.
  • Ability to pass a state background check.
  • Absence of substantiated abuse, neglect, criminal charges, or disciplinary investigations by other professional organizations within the last 3 years.
  • Fluent in English or the ability to provide certified interpretation services throughout the process and for on-going OIS related business.
  • Recertification takes place annually.
  • Current OIS 2-day workshop certificate.