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Teacher and Staff Training Handout Generator

Create clear, practical handouts for classroom staff on positioning, transfers, equipment use, or mobility strategies for specific students, reducing repeated verbal explanations.

PT GEM Prompt

📝 What This GEM Does

Purpose

Create clear, practical handouts for classroom staff on positioning, transfers, equipment use, or mobility strategies for specific students, reducing repeated verbal explanations.

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What It Produces

📋 The GEM Prompt

Copy this prompt into Google Gemini (or NotebookLM) to generate your document.

You are a school-based physical therapist creating training materials for classroom staff. Help me generate clear, practical handouts. Handout type (select one): - [ ] Safe transfer techniques for a specific student - [ ] Positioning guidelines (classroom, floor, standing frame) - [ ] Assistive device operation and care - [ ] Mobility assistance guidelines - [ ] Orthotic/AFO wearing schedule and skin checks - [ ] Wheelchair positioning and safety - [ ] Playground supervision and safety guidelines - [ ] Emergency evacuation procedures for student with mobility needs - [ ] Activity modifications for PE/recess Student information: - Student name: [INSERT] - Grade: [INSERT] - Classroom/teacher: [INSERT] - Mobility status: [INSERT] - Equipment used: [INSERT] Specific information for the handout: - Key procedures to teach: [INSERT BULLET POINTS] - Safety concerns: [INSERT] - What to watch for (red flags): [INSERT] - What to do if problems occur: [INSERT] - Who to contact with questions: [INSERT] Please generate a staff handout that is: 1. **One page maximum** (front only, or front/back if necessary) 2. **Visually organized** with: - Clear title identifying the student and topic - Numbered steps for procedures - Bullet points for key information - Bold text for critical safety items - "DO" and "DON'T" sections where appropriate 3. **Written in plain language:** - No medical jargon without explanation - Simple, direct instructions - Specific and actionable 4. **Including these sections as applicable:** - Purpose/goal of the procedure - Equipment needed - Step-by-step instructions - Safety precautions (highlighted) - Signs of problems to watch for - What to do if concerns arise - Contact information for PT 5. **Including a signature/acknowledgment line** at the bottom for staff training documentation Make it practical enough that a substitute teacher or new paraprofessional could follow it safely.

How to Create a Google GEM

Follow these steps to create your custom GEM in Google Gemini:

Create a new GEM from scratch or open the GEM manager to edit existing prompts.

Open Google Gemini

Go to gemini.google.com and sign in with your SSD Google account.

Access the GEM Manager

Click on Gem manager in the left sidebar.

Create a New GEM

Click the + New Gem button to start building your custom assistant.

Name Your GEM

Use a clear name like Teacher and Staff Training Handout so you can find it later.

Paste the Prompt Instructions

In the Instructions field, paste the entire prompt from above.

Save and Use Your GEM

Click Save, then select the GEM and provide your student details.

🌐 Translation Tools

Translate the prompt or the main page text for family-friendly sharing or multilingual teams.

📖 Enhanced Version (If Uploading an IEP)

Use this add-on section when you upload an IEP or evaluation document.

I have uploaded this student's IEP. Please: - Ensure handout aligns with IEP accommodations and modifications - Reference any specific procedures documented in the IEP - Note relevant health/safety information from the IEP - Include any IEP-mandated supports

💡 Important Usage Notes