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