PSP

The PSP is governed by the National Association of Educational Office Professionals (NAEOP) to encourage professional growth of educational support staff.  The certificates are based on five areas: experience, education, evaluation, in-service, and professional activity.  You must complete requirements in all five areas and must be a member of NAEOP to apply.

The three deadlines for applying for the PSP certificates are January 15^th, May 15^th, and September 15^th.  Certificate awards include a 2%, 4%, 6%, and 7% pay increase per the negotiated Collective Bargaining Agreement, Section 507.1.

PSP Workshops are held throughout the year at the TOTEM Office at 3310 Arctic Blvd, Suite 200.  The workshops are designed to make the PSP process as easy as possible.  Forms are available in a Microsoft Word format (PSP Forms-Word) or a PDF version can be found online at http://www.naeop.org/psp.htm.  If you have any questions you may call Connie Carlisle at 337-0047 (home) or 742-3846 (work) or email her through the Anchorage School District.

PSP Recertification

Established May 15, 2002, recertification provides the opportunity for continued recognition of professional growth. For a PSP certificate to be considered as current by NAEOP, members must recertify their highest-level PSP certificate every five years or upgrade to a higher PSP level.  Recertification applies to all PSP certificate levels, including those with the Certified Educational Office Employee (CEOE) Distinction. However, those with the CEOE distinction will be not be required to pay for the CEOE title if they already have done so. The first recertification certificates will be awarded May 15, 2007, for those certificates awarded before May 16, 2002.

     Eligibility Requirements: The applicant must be an active member of NAEOP for five continuous years and complete sixty  (60) hours of continuing education (any combination of continuing education courses, workshops, or seminars).

     Application Forms: Form V-Application for Recertification of PSP Certificate Level and Form VI-Continuing Education Recertification

     Dates for Filing: September 15, January 15, May 15 Application should be filed with the PSP Registrar five years from issue date of current highest-level PSP certificate. APPLICATION MUST BE POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE FILING DATE.

     Recipient Recognition: Upon approval by the NAEOP Board of Directors, certificate will be mailed to recipient.  The date on the certificate will reflect the date of the filing period.  Administrator will be notified, provided recipient completes the notification form received from the PSP Registrar.

     Application Fee: The application fee of $20 must be paid by check or money order payable to NAEOP and mailed to NAEOP, P.O. Box 12619, Wichita, KS 67277-2619.  Application fee is mailed with Form V-Application for Recertification of PSP Certificate Level and Form VI-Continuing Education Recertification and includes the cost of enrollment fee, certificate, and notification to administrator. The fee is not refundable.

Upgrading PSP Certificate Level

The application and instruction for upgrading your PSP Certificate Level are also available at the NAEOP website. 

     Application Forms: Form IV-Application for Upgrading of PSP Certificate Level

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CPS

The CPS Certificate is well known in the business world as a mark of excellence that will be recognized no matter where the person works.  It shows an employer that an employee will go the extra mile and is someone interested in keeping up with the new technology and current office practices.  Many colleges and universities also offer course credit for passing the CPS exam.

The CPS test is administered twice a year, the first Saturday in May and in November.  It is administered in various locations worldwide.  IAAP (International Association of Administrative Professionals) is an organization representing office professionals throughout the world.  The IAAP chapter in Anchorage is the Billikin Chapter.

The exam is administered in Anchorage on the UAA campus and is proctored by the professors from the Business Department.  There are three parts to the test: Finance and Business Law, Office Systems and Administration, and Management.  TOTEM Association has books for studying for the CPS which may be checked out through the TOTEM office.  Upon successful completion of the CPS exam, you will receive a 6% pay increase as negotiated in the TOTEM Collective Bargaining Agreement, Section 507.1.

More complete information may be found on the website of IAAP, www.iaap-hq.org.  For the test location, contact Kay Ferio at the Adult Learning Center,786-6409.

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