The Teachers Agreement

Introduction

ASIACT (the Academy) welcomes you as a teacher of the Aura-Soma colour system.

You are in a unique position to share your love and knowledge of Aura-Soma. Many people will be inspired by your teaching and touched by the dynamic living energies of Aura-Soma, helping them to create happiness, harmony and wellbeing in their lives.

Aura-Soma teachers play a vital role in developing Aura-Soma and bringing this exciting colour system to the public. The Academy is grateful for the dedication and commitment given by Aura-Soma teachers around the world and enthusiastically encourages and supports their endeavours.

In order to maintain the integrity of the Aura-Soma colour system and ensure the highest teaching standards and practices, it is important that both the Academy and teachers have a clear understanding of their respective roles, rights and responsibilities. These are set out in the Aura-Soma Teacher Guide, (“The Teacher Guide”.)

The Academy appreciates your agreement to observe the standards and practices in the Teacher Guide. This Agreement is necessary for enrolment prior to entry into the Aura-Soma Teacher Training Programme and continued certification as an Aura-Soma Teacher.

Agreement by the Academy

The Academy agrees, for the benefit of the Teacher who signs this Teacher Agreement, that it will respect the Teachers rights set out in the Guide and comply with its responsibilities in the Teacher Guide.

Agreement by the Teacher

I have read the Teacher Guide and I understand it and accept everything set out in it (see summary of main points below). I also understand that by signing this Teacher Agreement, the Teacher Guide is binding on me from this day on.

Date:

Name of Teacher:

Address of Teacher:

Signature of Teacher

These are the standards and practices necessary to be fulfilled in order for an Aura-Soma course to be certified by the A. S. International Academy of Colour Technologies (“The Academy”).

You agree to:
1a) Accept only those students who have satisfied course prerequisites.
1b) Present courses personally or with an officially trained Aura-Soma teacher.
1c) Teach each course for at least 36 hours over a minimum of six days and within a maximum period of twelve weeks.
1d) Present all the essential components of each course to the students during that level of the training.
1e) Provide each student with the essential materials for each level of the training. Include the cost of these in the tuition fee.
2a) Ensure each student completing a course with you becomes registered with the Academy for that course and that they receive the appropriate Certificate of Attendance signed by you.
2b) Inform students that they may become Practitioners after they have completed their Level 2 Intermediate course.
2c) Keep student`s personal details confidential.
2d) Remain reasonably available for student’s questions and ongoing support after each course.
2e) Read your students` 2000 word essays and keep a copy of each Confirmation of Completion letter that you send.
3a) Ensure each student has fulfilled all prerequisites for each course before accepting their registration.
3b) Ensure each student completes a Student Registration Form before attending a Level 1 Foundation, Level 2 Intermediate or Level 3 Advanced course.
3c) Send the top copy of each completed Student Registration Form to the Academy for processing.
3d) Keep the second copy of the Student Registration Form.
3e) Send a completed Course Details Form to the Academy.
3f) Pay the Academy for the services it provides.
3g) Keep up to date with necessary Academy paperwork.
3h) Maintain a current Aura-Soma Teacher Practising Certificate.
3i) Respect and uphold the practices and conditions as set out in the Practitioner Guide.

The Academy will
3j) Issue Teacher Practising Certificates.
3k) Register each student on the Academy’s Register of Students and issue them with a Certificate of Attendance.
3l) Maintain your contact details next to your entry on the Academy’s Teacher Register.
3m) Make available the information essential for you to teach effectively.
3n) Advertise your course dates on the Academy’s website.
3o) Make on-going teacher development courses available.
3p) Provide teachers with the opportunity to participate in decision making.
3q) Provide travelling teachers with details for distributor and teacher contacts in those areas where they will be working.

In addition
4a) Make your courses open to all, subject to any conditions pertaining to the environment in which you teach.
4b) Offer your courses at a reasonable price.
4c) Avoid giving the impression that students are required to participate in further activities with you.
4d) Maintain appropriate relationships with your students.
4e) Observe the fundamental principle that "The Greater Guide is within".
4f) Maintain a professional dress code.
5a) Teach anywhere in the world without limitation.
5b) Respect the Aura-Soma trademark.
5c) Provide a suitable teaching venue and environment.
5d) Consider taking out insurance.

To become and remain a practising teacher you will:
6a) Sign the Teacher Agreement if you have not already done so.
6b) Complete the Application Form for the Teacher Practising Certificate and return to the Academy.
6c) Pay the Teacher Registration Fee.
6d) Comply with any local requirements.
7a) Observe the points of the Teacher Agreement and Practitioner Guide.
7b) Fulfil any requirements for ongoing teacher training and development.
7c) Pay the Teacher Registration Fee
8a) Comply with any disciplinary procedure and decisions