Type 73 Recertification

Type 73 Recertification: Type 73 Recertification: Everything You Need to KnowEverything You Need to Know

Stephanie Andrews, V-P Graduate StudentsStephanie Andrews, V-P Graduate Students

Dan Stasi, ISCA Executive Director Dan Stasi, ISCA Executive Director

Illinois School Counselor Association www.ilschoolcounselor.org

Background InformationBackground Information Illinois State Board of Education RuleIllinois State Board of Education Rule

Effective July 1, 2008 and forwardEffective July 1, 2008 and forward Anything received prior to 7/1/2008 will not countAnything received prior to 7/1/2008 will not count

Affects Illinois Affects Illinois PublicPublic School Personnel School Personnel

Covers all Type-73 Certificate Holders Covers all Type-73 Certificate Holders (counselors, social workers, nurses, psychologists)(counselors, social workers, nurses, psychologists)


Who it does Who it does NOTNOT affect affect

Substitutes on a part-time/day-to-day basisSubstitutes on a part-time/day-to-day basis

Nonpublic SchoolsNonpublic Schools

NOTE!NOTE! You still must maintain your You still must maintain your certificate active and valid by paying the certificate active and valid by paying the registration fee in order to renew.registration fee in order to renew.


What do I have to do?What do I have to do? 2 ways to renew your Type-732 ways to renew your Type-73

Maintain an Active License/Certificate & Show Maintain an Active License/Certificate & Show Proof Proof • Renewing state licenseRenewing state license

(LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW, Speech Language Pathologist)(LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW, Speech Language Pathologist)

• National Certificate National Certificate (NCSP, NCSN, NCC, NCSC, Certificate Speech/Hearing)(NCSP, NCSN, NCC, NCSC, Certificate Speech/Hearing)

• NBPTS NBPTS (National Board for Professional Teaching Standards)(National Board for Professional Teaching Standards)

OROR 80 CPDUS within 5-year renewal period80 CPDUS within 5-year renewal period


CPDUs?CPDUs?

Continuing Professional Development UnitsContinuing Professional Development Units Unit of measurement used by ISBE to award Unit of measurement used by ISBE to award

credit of participation in a broad range of credit of participation in a broad range of activities.activities.

Various activities to earn CPDUs (see matrix)Various activities to earn CPDUs (see matrix)• Attending workshops, conferences, etc. Attending workshops, conferences, etc.

1 CPDU = 1 hour of attendance1 CPDU = 1 hour of attendance• 5 hour workshop (not including lunch)= 5 CPDUs5 hour workshop (not including lunch)= 5 CPDUs

Must be offered by an approved providerMust be offered by an approved provider


Examples of ActivitiesExamples of Activities Supervising an Intern: Up to 30 CPDUs Supervising an Intern: Up to 30 CPDUs per renewal periodper renewal period

Completed College Coursework : 15 CPDUs/ sem hrCompleted College Coursework : 15 CPDUs/ sem hr

Curriculum Development/Assessment: Up to 11 CPDUs/ semCurriculum Development/Assessment: Up to 11 CPDUs/ sem

Participate on improvement/planning committee: up to 8 CPDUs/ semParticipate on improvement/planning committee: up to 8 CPDUs/ sem

*Be sure you have all required documents needed for proof of evidence!*Be sure you have all required documents needed for proof of evidence!

Example: Supervising an intern requires a written contract between Example: Supervising an intern requires a written contract between you and the institution from which the intern is enrolled at & a log of you and the institution from which the intern is enrolled at & a log of dates.dates.


Purpose of CPDUsPurpose of CPDUs

Advance both knowledge & skills consistent with IL Advance both knowledge & skills consistent with IL Standards endorsed in.Standards endorsed in.

Develop knowledge & skills in areas determined by State Develop knowledge & skills in areas determined by State Board of Education to be critical for school service Board of Education to be critical for school service personnel.personnel.

Address knowledge, skills, goals of your local Address knowledge, skills, goals of your local improvement plan.improvement plan.

Address the needs of serving students with disabilities, Address the needs of serving students with disabilities, including adapting & modifying clinical/professional including adapting & modifying clinical/professional practices to meet the need of students with disabilities in practices to meet the need of students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.the least restrictive environment.


What about CEs and CEUs?What about CEs and CEUs?

CEs are used by the State of Illinois for CEs are used by the State of Illinois for licensurelicensure. . e.g. LPC would collect CEs.e.g. LPC would collect CEs.

CEUs are used at some conferences and CEUs are used at some conferences and equate to 5 hours of attendance for every equate to 5 hours of attendance for every 1 CEU.1 CEU.

Both CEs and CEUs Both CEs and CEUs CANNOTCANNOT be be transferred/converted into CPDUs!transferred/converted into CPDUs!


Approved ProvidersApproved Providers Workshops and conferences only count Workshops and conferences only count

towards CPDUs if the provider is recognized towards CPDUs if the provider is recognized by ISBE.by ISBE.

Some approved providers include: IMHCA, Some approved providers include: IMHCA, ISCA, and ICA.ISCA, and ICA.

A full list is on Educator Certification A full list is on Educator Certification Systems website: https://sec1.isbe.net/ecs/Systems website: https://sec1.isbe.net/ecs/


When do I need to start counting?When do I need to start counting?

Right now! (As of July 1, 2008) Right now! (As of July 1, 2008)

Proportionally Reduced if your certificate Proportionally Reduced if your certificate is still active: 16 CPDUs/yearis still active: 16 CPDUs/year

Example of someone renewing in July 2011:Example of someone renewing in July 2011:2011-2008: 3 years2011-2008: 3 years

80 CPDUs / 3 years = 48 CPDUs80 CPDUs / 3 years = 48 CPDUs


What about Part-Time Employment?What about Part-Time Employment? The # of CPDUs needed to renew can be The # of CPDUs needed to renew can be

reduced by 50% for any amount during the reduced by 50% for any amount during the certificate-holder has been employed and certificate-holder has been employed and performing services on a part-time basis.performing services on a part-time basis.

CPDUs Needed When ActiveCPDUs Needed When ActiveValidity CycleValidity Cycle Per Year Per Year Per Semester Per Semester

Full TimeFull Time 80 CPDUs80 CPDUs 16 CPDUs 16 CPDUs 8 CPDUs 8 CPDUs

Part TimePart Time 40 CPDUs40 CPDUs 8 CPDUs 8 CPDUs 4 CPDUs 4 CPDUs

Illinois School Counselor Association www.ilschoolcounselor.orgIllinois School Counselor Association www.ilschoolcounselor.org

CPDU Reduction ContinuedCPDU Reduction ContinuedExample:Example: If you are .50 FTE during all 5 years of the If you are .50 FTE during all 5 years of the

renewal period then you would be required to renewal period then you would be required to complete 50% of CPDUs required or 40 complete 50% of CPDUs required or 40 CPDUs. CPDUs.

For each semester you are not employed For each semester you are not employed (inactive) you subtract that semester’s CPDUs(inactive) you subtract that semester’s CPDUs

e.g. unemployed 1.5 years. Subtract 24 CPDUS from total 80e.g. unemployed 1.5 years. Subtract 24 CPDUS from total 80

Proportionate rate only relevant if using CPDU Proportionate rate only relevant if using CPDU renewal optionrenewal option


Certificate Status & RenewingCertificate Status & Renewing Status of your certificate is important during Status of your certificate is important during

renewalrenewal Valid & Active: You are currently employedValid & Active: You are currently employed Valid & Exempt: Not currently working/employedValid & Exempt: Not currently working/employed

Changing your statusChanging your status Done online at ECS under EXEMPTIONSDone online at ECS under EXEMPTIONS

• Enter/review your exemptionsEnter/review your exemptions Modify Exemption StatusModify Exemption Status Indicate which semester are active and which are exemptIndicate which semester are active and which are exempt Provide reason for exemptionProvide reason for exemption

• Then submitted to the ROE and approved/deniedThen submitted to the ROE and approved/denied


What if I hold two certificates?What if I hold two certificates? When two certificates are being used at the When two certificates are being used at the same same

timetime, the certificate used for 50% or more of the , the certificate used for 50% or more of the school day determines the continuing professional school day determines the continuing professional development requirements you complete.development requirements you complete.

Examples:Examples:60% day Student Service & 40% day teaching: 60% day Student Service & 40% day teaching:

- Complete Student Service Personnel requirements- Complete Student Service Personnel requirements

50% day Administration & 50% day Student Service: 50% day Administration & 50% day Student Service:

- You choose which certificate to renew- You choose which certificate to renew

40% day Student Service & 60% day teaching40% day Student Service & 60% day teaching

- Complete teaching requirements- Complete teaching requirements


What are Rolling Credits?What are Rolling Credits?

In the second and subsequent renewal In the second and subsequent renewal cycles, and creditable activities completed cycles, and creditable activities completed on or after April 1st if not claimed in the on or after April 1st if not claimed in the prior renewal period can be “rolled over” prior renewal period can be “rolled over” into the subsequent renewal cycle.into the subsequent renewal cycle.

Activities cannot be counted twiceActivities cannot be counted twice i.e. not in the current and next renewal cyclei.e. not in the current and next renewal cycle


How do I go about submitting my How do I go about submitting my CPDUs?CPDUs?

Electronically at https://sec1.isbe.net/ecs/Electronically at https://sec1.isbe.net/ecs/

ECSECS (Educator Certification System)(Educator Certification System) tracks your tracks your professional development activitiesprofessional development activities

ECS allows you to register and renew your ECS allows you to register and renew your certificate(s) onlinecertificate(s) online


ECS TutorialECS Tutorial




Date must be typed exactly

how they state e.g.

01/01/2009




Your CPDU Evidence of Completion that will be handed out at a workshop can be typed word for word into this box.





Tips when using the ECSTips when using the ECS

Allow yourself time to enter with no distractions!Allow yourself time to enter with no distractions! Often kicked out after short period of timeOften kicked out after short period of time

Limited characters. Abbreviate & be concise with Limited characters. Abbreviate & be concise with descriptionsdescriptions

ECS keeps a running total of your CPDUs for you!ECS keeps a running total of your CPDUs for you!

Keep track of meeting dates and any other additional Keep track of meeting dates and any other additional info needed to receive credit for an activity & include info needed to receive credit for an activity & include it when possibleit when possible


Statement of AssuranceStatement of Assurance

An electronic statement verifying that you An electronic statement verifying that you have completed all of the professional have completed all of the professional development activities that you listed on development activities that you listed on the Educator Certification System. the Educator Certification System.

It is confirmation from you that you have It is confirmation from you that you have met all professional development met all professional development requirements. requirements.


Submitting the Statement of AssuranceSubmitting the Statement of Assurance Can only be done on or after September 1 of the final Can only be done on or after September 1 of the final

year of your validity cycle. year of your validity cycle.

If I expire 7/1/2011 then I can submit it no sooner than If I expire 7/1/2011 then I can submit it no sooner than 9/1/20109/1/2010

Once you have entered all of the applicable professional Once you have entered all of the applicable professional development onto the Educator Certification System, development onto the Educator Certification System, select "Statement of Assurance". select "Statement of Assurance".

Next, select "Submit/Review Statement of Assurance". Next, select "Submit/Review Statement of Assurance". Ensure that everything listed is accurate, and "Submit Ensure that everything listed is accurate, and "Submit the Statement of Assurance". the Statement of Assurance".


After submitting the statementAfter submitting the statement Once the Statement is approved by your Once the Statement is approved by your

Regional Superintendent and the State Regional Superintendent and the State Teacher Certification Board (as opposed to Teacher Certification Board (as opposed to the State Board of Education), you may the State Board of Education), you may re-register with your Regional Office of re-register with your Regional Office of Education for the next validity cycle.Education for the next validity cycle.

Registration fee: $25.00 per Renewal PeriodRegistration fee: $25.00 per Renewal Period


Statement goes to ROE & recommends statement/

CPDUs

Enter CPDUs into ECSDuring renewal period

80 CPDUS in 5 yrs

Sept 1st of last year Of renewal cycle

Submit Statement of Assurance

ROE sends it off toState Teacher Certification Board

STCB makes final decision

If passed certificate is renewed

Pay $25 next cycle to begin


Recertification Process Overview

Documents

Type 73 Recertification