Learning / Teaching StarTran at Home

Learn StarTran at Home!		Be a StarTran Private Tutor!
Bright, mature individuals who wish to become court reporters, steno transcriptionists, or captioners, if there is no court reporting school in your area or you just want to begin your reporting studies on a part-time basis, NCRA-approved StarTran can help you realize your dream! If you are: self-disciplined, in good health, have strong English skills reading comprehension and a high school diploma, there is no reason why you can't learn the fundamentals of court reporting machine shorthand at home on your own time. The course will take five to ten months with three to four hours of practice a day. Once you finish the comprehensive StarTran program, you can then transfer to the court reporting school, distance learning or at-home court reporting program of your choice to continue your academic and speedbuilding education. To augment your self-study and stay connected to your professional goal, StarTran highly recommends that court reporting students find a compatible court reporter to be a mentor. There are many successful court and depo reporters who are enthusiastic about helping to train the next generation of reporters. Check the Mentor Program at the National Court Reporters Association for a mentor just right for you.. When you purchase the StarTran self-study course, you aren't alone. To get you started with GlobalCAT software and your StarTran Realtime Theory course, you will first receive a series of easy-to-follow email handouts. From then on, you may call or email at any time with any questions or problems you may have, and get your answers quickly and directly from the author or StarTran Realtime Theory.	"After privately tutoring for a number of years, I am convinced that there is no better way to learn theory than one-on-one with a qualified instructor -- and my students are the best proof of that!" MARLENE STRUSS, CRI Santa Barbara Court Rptg. Clinic "Now that I'm in the field I see the conflicts and problems other reporters have and I'm more thankful than ever that I learned StarTran, a truly conflict-free realtime theory." SALLY DAVIS, CSR, RPR "StarTran is a very well-thought-out theory and is impressive in its simplicity and structure." BRENDA McSWIGAN, Owner National Professions, Inc. "Since students tend to focus on the whys, the theory has to be logical, and I found StarTran to be logical." JANET RICE, CR Instructor Lane Community College "I have found StarTran Realtime Theory to be a very well-designed, streamlined system of writing . It was easy to learn, and the Practice Habits give valuable advice and support that really helps." DAWN FISHER StarTran Independent Student "Very well put together! You have a great product." DONNA PHILP, Lead Instructor Argonaut Court Reporting "I think your theory is superb, so superior that there wouldn't be any question about which to choose. I'm even incorporating some of it into my own writing!" JUDITH SPRIGGS, Owner Farr/Spriggs Reporting USA, Inc. "I love StarTran Theory! It was very clear and made a lot of sense so I didn't need much help. The tapes were a challenge, but that's how you learn. I practiced about one to two hours a day and finished Basic and Advanced in about six months." LEIGH ANN WADE, Independent Student Rogers University "I'm starting Lesson 10, and I absolutely love StarTran so far!! It makes much more sense to me than Phoenix." Penny Beaver StarTran Home Student	Reporters and court reporting instructors who wish to train your own reporters or mentor someone you think would make an excellent court reporter, StarTran will help you to pass your knowledge and experience on to the next generation of reporting professionals by starting your own business in the rewarding occupation of private tutoring. Many self-motivated and bright students are reluctant to give up a good job right away to attend full-time school before they've had a chance to see what court reporting is all about; many times there is no reporting school in the area to attend. The NCRA- approved StarTran Realtime Theory program is comprehensive and self-reinforcing. Two to three hours a week of private coaching is more than adequate to give your selected student the best theory foundation possible. StarTran will help supply you with everything you need. HERE IS WHAT STARTRAN WILL SUPPLY: Besides step-by-step suggestions in the comprehensive Teacher's Manual, StarTran offers these free valuable aids: Sample syllabus for your program Timing dictation charts Teacher's Day 1 & Teacher's Day 2 Tapes recordings of the first two days of live StarTran Theory class with teacher Marlene Struss.uter Tutor "games" corresponding with Lesson Tapes Tape/Tutor ledger lists each section of the StarTran Lesson Tapes and it's location on the tape with corresponding Computer Tutor Lesson Business and technical support from author Marlene Struss, phone or email whenever necessary
HERE IS WHAT YOU'LL NEED: StarTran Realtime Theory Set Basic, Advanced, Reference Vol StarTran Realtime Theory Tapes may be purchased by the UNIT Any standard cassette player transcriber preferred * IBM compatible computer IBM compatible computer Windows 95/Pentium or better required w/serial port * GlobalCAT Student Version CAT (computer-aided transcription) software. Free * StarTran Computer Tutor Lessons free with Lesson Tapes * Metronome** New or used stenotype writing device** must be computerized to use GlobalCAT Student Version and computer tutor lessons; manual machine minimum requirement * optional but recommended Where do I get a steno machine? Click here ProCat company. In addition to their professional Flash writer, ProCAT also has a kit to convert a manual machine into a computerized device called the ProWriter. Court reporters' old student machines. Call around, and meet some reporters while you're at it! Court reporting schools. Students who have dropped out or graduated often have machines for sale. STENOTECH, StenoTrader, Acculaw and Top Cat Steno have new and preused reporting equipment. Journal of Court Reporting classified ads, National Court Reporters Assn. (800-272-6272). Many reporters advertise in this publication. Business office equipment stores often have machines on consignment. eBay and other online swap meet stores may have steno machines for sale.		HERE IS WHAT ELSE YOU'LL NEED: StarTran Realtime Theory Set Basic, Advanced, Reference Vol StarTran Teacher's Manual StarTran Realtime Theory Tapes may be duplicated if registered as tutor Tape Recorder * IBM compatible computer Windows 95/Pentium or better required * GlobalCAT Student Version CAT (computer-aided transcription) software. Free * StarTran Computer Tutor Lessons free with Lesson Tapes * Metronome * Timing watch * New or used stenotype writing device must be computerized to use GlobalCAT Student Version and computer tutor lessons * optional but recommended. Students must have steno machines.
Of the top National Court Reporters Association approved theories, only StarTran gives you the same education as you could get in the classroom. Contact Santa Barbara Court Reporting Clinic to find out how you can start your career today!		Contact Santa Barbara Court Reporting Clinic and register your interest in beginning your next career as a StarTran Private Tutor!