Frequently Asked Questions
Certification Maintenance
- What is SPēD Certification Maintenance?
- How do I maintain my certification(s)?
- What happens if I fail to maintain my certification(s)?
- My certification expired. How do I get it back?
- What is a professional development unit (PDU)? What counts as a PDU?
- How long do I have to complete my certification maintenance?
- Can I get an extension to complete my certification maintenance?
- What is a certification renewal form (CRF)? Where do I find the CRF?
- What happens after I submit my certification renewal form (CRF)?
- Why do I need to maintain my certification(s), anyway?
What is SPēD Certification Maintenance?
The purpose of the SPēD Certification Maintenance Program is to:
- Enhance continuing subject matter competence
- Recognize and encourage learning opportunities
- Offer a standardized and objective measure for obtaining and recording professional development activities
- Sustain the global recognition and value of SPēD Certifications