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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

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