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Professional Standards Program
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| The continuing education of
educational office professionals is essential to cope with rapidly
changing conditions in the profession.
The National Association of Educational Office Professionals (NAEOP) provides the opportunity for members to enhance their professional competencies through academic programs, conferences, and institutes. These incentive activities enable the members to take progressive steps to their desired professional growth level. Successful completion of a NAEOP approved program qualifies the member for one or more of the following Professional Standards Program certificates:
Each certificate is based on requirements in three areas: education, experience, and professional activity. Members of the National Association of Educational Office Professionals may apply for admission to the Professional Standards Program at any level upon completion of one full year of NAEOP membership immediately prior to applying. Graduation from high school (or the equivalent) is required. Filing dates for PSP applications are January 15, May 15 and September 15. Enrollment--A member may enroll in the program at any level. Membership must be continuous while pursuing a PSP certificate. For complete requirements, request a PSP book from NAEOP, PO Box 12619, Wichita, KS, 67277-2619 or pick one up from the PSP table at the IAEOP Conference. Applicants are notified as soon as all requirements are met. All certificates are mailed to qualifiers within four weeks after the deadline, and their school district administrators are notified of their accomplishments. PSP recipients are recognized at the IAEOP Awards Banquet. A PSP banquet is also held during the NAEOP annual conference to recognize members who have earned a PSP certificate or the distinction of CEOE. Certified Educational Office Employee: Application for the distinction of Certified Educational Office Employee (CEOE) may be made after completing requirements for certain level certificates.
The IAEOP PSP Committee Chairperson is Sandra Ash, 3193 Chieftain Way., Boise, Idaho 83709. She can also
be reached at [email protected].
Please feel free to contact her with any PSP questions. |
