CPE Credits for NYS School Administrators

New York State - State Education Department

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credits
for NY State School Administrators

The State Education Department / University of the State of New York, Office of the Professions, Deputy Commissioner Office of Higher Education has provided the following information in CEO Memo #06-05 - Educational Leadership Certification, Attachment 1: Frequently Asked Questions, September 20,2006, relative to changes to Part 52.21(c) regulations:

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

7.. What are the professional development requirements for the SDL [School District Leader], SBL [School Building Leader], and SDBL [School District Business Leader]?

A total of 175 hours [average of 25 hours per year] is required every 5 years to maintain the Professional certificate as an educational leader. School districts have been provided flexibility to define the professional development activities that are appropriate for the school leaders in their district. These activities will become part of the district's Professional Development Plan.

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THEREFORE:

1. It is incumbent upon the school administrator to keep an accurate record of CPE (Continuing Professional Education) credits earned, so as to defend his/her rights to professional certification status.

2. It is incumbent upon the school administrator to seek and have prior school district approval for any CPE (Continuing Professional Education) credits.

The following are high quality professional development programs offered by the Greater Southern Tier BOCES:

Superintendent Development Program (SDP) - 125 CPE Credits

Transition to Superintendency Program - 26 CPE Credits

Cycles of Success for New Superintendents - 36 CPE Credits

School District Internal Auditor Association (SDIAA) - CPE Credits by program

School Business Officials Training & Support Program - 40 CPE Credits

Tenure Culture Service - CPE Credits by program

Best Practices for Extraclassroom Activity Funds - 3 CPE Credits
with attention to Internal Fiscal Controls and Fund Safety

Successful Administration of School Construction Projects - 5 CPE Credits

At the Table Negotiating Skills - 15 CPE Credits

Board Member Fiscal Training - Fiduciary Responsibility and Accountability
- 6 CPE Credits

Fiscal Navigation for Superintendents - 14 CPE Credits

Tenure - Developing a Culture of Quality and Accountability - 5 CPE Credits

The Great Game - 3 CPE Credits

Audit Committee Training - 3 CPE Credits

Effective Evaluation of the Problem Teacher - 5 CPE Credits