1. CESPTM Recertification
Presenter:
Cassy Beckman
CESP™ Director
National APSE

2. Presentation Goals Certification and its Value
Recertification Timeline
Ways to Recertify
Recertification Requirements
Application Submission via Wizehive
Overview of what’s involved in starting a new, PROFESSIONAL certification program

3. Review: What is Certification?
Process by which individuals demonstrate required knowledge and skill
Tool for identifying minimally competent individuals
Usually voluntary, non-governmental (vs. licensure)
Time-limited
Independent of a specific class, course, or other education/training program (vs. certificate programs)
Primary focus on assessment
All professional certification programs have the same basic key components, regardless of the profession/industry
ASPE has content knowledge, expertise, experience = critical
SeaCrest brings knowledge of certifications standards, process (especially important for exam)

6. Many states are now…
Requiring CESP
Offering higher reimbursement rates to those who are certified
Offering large-scale certification efforts by fully sponsoring exam seats

7. 3 Year Recertification Cycle
Get/Stay Certified!
Do/Learn
(obtain CE’s)
Upload Documentation
Submit Application
(up to 9 months prior)
Pay Recertification Fee

8. Recertification FAQ’s

9. When does my certification expire?
Expires on the last day of the month, 3 years following your date of expiration
Example:
Certification Date- 6/15/2013
Expiration Date- 6/30/2016
Can recertify up to 9 months prior
Reminders
Sent at 6 months prior, 3 months prior, 1 month prior
Sent to professional provided at time of application

10. What happens once my certification expires?
Timeline:
Within 30 days of expiration date, may be reinstated via the typical renewal process
Following 30 days past expiration date, must reapply and sit for the exam
Removal from:
LinkedIn Group
Professional List on APSE Website
Removal from list, CESP-specific publications such as the quarterly newsletter
Required to discontinue all use of “CESP” in all forms
Digital certificate will be deleted

11. What are the Requirements for CE Credits?
36 CE Credits are required to maintain the CESP™ certification
1 CE credit is equivalent to 1 hour of clock time (except as noted)
Documentation which verifies the reported number of CE credits must be submitted with the recertification application
All documentation is subject to audit by ESPCC
Repeated CE activities/content will not be counted for credit within the same 3-year recertification cycle. All CE activities must be directly related to ESP content.

12. How do I know if my CE Activity is Acceptable?
Check two things:
Is it listed as a acceptable activity on the Requirements for Continuing Education Form?
Does that activity include the knowledge and skills defined by the Content Outline?
Both documents are available for download at apse.org

13. Acceptable Activities
There are many different activities that are acceptable for submission toward your recertification. Full list may be found here

14. Content Outline: Five Domains/ 80 Topics
Application of Core Values and Principles to Practice & Legislation and Funding
Individualized Assessment and Employment / Career Planning
Community Research and Job Development
Workplace and Related Supports
Ongoing Support
Full list may be found here.

15. APSE Website

16. Discussion: How Can we Continue to Strengthen our Professional Community?
What are some barriers to recertification?
What are reasons people may not recertify?
How can we increase the perceived value of CESP?
What are some ways we can come together locally?
How can we work together to increase state recognition of CESP, thereby its perceived value?

17. Cassy Beckman
CESP™ Director