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CAEOP's Professional Incentive Program (PIP) Sets You Apart!

A certificate program to recognize your professional achievement.

Click here for the CAEOP PIP Guidelines and application-update.doc (revised 06/08)

Click here for the CAEOP PIP Guidelines_and_Application-update.pdf (revised 06/08)

INTRODUCTION

Earning your Professional Incentive Certificate identifies you with a distinguished group who have demonstrated the experience and the determination to be at the top of their field. PIP recipients are highly visible and raise the standards of our profession. Respect and prestige are associated with a Professional Incentive Certificate.

GOAL STATEMENT

The California Association of Educational Office Professionals sponsors a Professional Incentive Program (PIP) to assist members in their quest for personal and professional excellence. The comprehensive scope of the PIP Program will provide opportunities for acquiring, expanding and balancing general knowledge, technical expertise and personal enrichment. Achievement in the Professional Incentive Program (PIP) is recognized by a certificate awarded to members who meet the program requirements. This certificate will be awarded at the Annual or District conference of the recipient's choice.

ENDORSEMENTS

The Professional Incentive Program is endorsed by:

	Chancellor, The California State University
	Chancellor, California Community Colleges
	Association of California School Administrators
	California Association of School Business Officials
	California School Boards Association

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ELIGIBILITY

Membership in the California Association of Educational Office Professionals is not a requirement. Credit will be given for professional responsibilities and in-service completed, or in process, during the last five years. Successful completion of an AA or course work in adult school, community college, university, correspondence classes in accredited institutions, and/or seminars taught by a credentialed instructor will be credited outside of the five year limit.

You are eligible for a PIP Certificate upon completion of the required points earned in three categories and if:

	You desire to develop your potential.
	You attend CAEOP sponsored professional programs.
	You attend district sponsored professional programs.
	You attend community sponsored professional programs.
	You hold membership in professional or civic organizations.
	You serve as an officer, committee member, or presenter in the above organizations.
	You successfully complete course work in adult school, community college, university, correspondence classes, or seminars taught by a credentialed instructor.

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TIMELINE

Records of completed courses and activities may be submitted at any time. However, to receive your certificate at the Annual Conference in March, records must be submitted no later than September 1 to the Professional Incentive Program Chairman.

The Professional Incentive Program Committee will meet between September 1 and December 1 to verify completion of requirements and eligibility.

RECORD KEEPING

It is the responsibility of the candidate to keep ongoing records of completed courses and/or activities for the candidate's personal information. Record keeping forms will be provided upon receipt of your registration.

it is the responsibility of the CAEOP Pip Chairman to maintain a file on each candidate that shall include copies of submitted course work, in-service, professional responsibilities, and a copy of the certificate awarded. The Chairman shall keep the necessary financial records, and a current list of all certificates awarded.

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CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION

The recipients of the Professional Incentive Program Certificate may select the event where their certificate will be presented.

A letter of special recognition will be mailed to the recipient's administrator, supervisor, or designated individual advising of the completion of requirements and extending an invitation to attend the function where the certificate will be awarded.

Duplicate certificate may be issued upon request and must be marked "duplicate."

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Candidates may contact the PIP Chairman for information and the necessary forms to apply. Applications may also be picked up at the Annual Conference or at District conferences.

Return the application, and the necessary fee, to the PIP Chairman. Enrollment date shall begin upon receipt of the application and fee.

Candidate should submit verification of credits earned, in-service attendance, leadership or committee service as soon as they are received, if possible. The PIP Chairman will evaluate and keep in contact with candidate regarding progress toward completion.

The PIP Committee shall evaluate and determine whether or not candidate is eligible for the certificate. Candidates not meeting requirements will be notified of where points are lacking. Candidates successfully completing all requirements shall be notified by proper form requesting their designation of where certificate is to be presented.

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PIP COMMITTEES

This program has two committees, CAEOP's Professional Incentive Program Committee (PIP), and an Advisory Committee.

The PIP Committee shall be composed of:

	Chairman - CAEOP Board Member
	Past President - Ex Officio
	CAEOP District Directors
	Vice President Inservice

It shall be the responsibility of the PIP Committee to:

	Determine the eligibility of each candidate.
	Determine that course work, committee work, and other professional activities of the candidate meet established criteria.
	Determine satisfactory completion of all requirements of candidates.
	Approve awarding of Professional Incentive Program Certificate to candidate and notify appropriate personnel, i.e. administrator, supervisor, or designated individual, as well as issue a news press release.
	Review and update Professional Incentive Program periodically and submit recommendations to the CAEOP Executive Board for approval.

The Advisory Committee shall serve as consultants to the PIP Chairman. This committee shall be composed of

	One representing administration
	One representing classified
	CAEOP Executive Consultant

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PROGRAM CONTENT

PIP points will be awarded in the following areas:

Course Work

Successful completion of an AA or course work in adult school, community college, university, correspondence classes in accredited institutions, and/or seminars taught by a credentialed instructor will be credited outside the five year limit.

Related subject areas: Course work may include, but is not limited to any of the following: Audio-Visual Instructional Media, Accounting, Business Administration, Business Writing, Computer Technology, Data Processing, Education, English, Foreign Language, Graphics, Health/Safety, Labor Relations, Library Technology, Psychology, Public Speaking.

General subject areas: Course work may include but is not limited to, any of the following: American History, California History, Consumerism, Estate Planning, Investments, Philosophy, Physical Education, Retirement Planning, Self Improvement-Sociology, Taxes, World History.

Inservice Options

Verified attendance at conferences, conventions, institutes, seminars, and workshops, sponsored CAEOP, other professional associations, or private organizations.

Professional Responsibilities

Membership in any professional educational association and/or other professional organization. Leadership or committee service in any professional association.

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

	Conference: A formal meeting of a number of people for discussion or consultation.
	Convention: An assembly, often periodical, of members or delegates, as of a political, social, professional, or religious group.
	Course: A complete series of studies leading to graduation, a degree, etc.
	Institute: A short teaching program established for a group concerned with some special field of work.
	Semester: 1) A 6-month period; half year 2) Either of the two terms, of about 18-weeks, which usually make up a school or college year.
	Seminar: 1) A course of supervised students doing research or advanced study, as at a university 2) A course, for such a group, or any of its sessions 3) Any similar group discussion.
	Workshop: A seminar or series of meetings for intensive study, work, discussion, etc. in some field.

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Apply Today!

	The first step in obtaining a Professional Incentive Certificate is to enroll in the program. Upon enrolling you will receive all pertinent requirements to be met and the forms to complete that will qualify you for your certificate.
	Upon completion of the program you will receive the PIP Certificate attesting to your achievement.
	You will receive special recognition at the CAEOP function where the certificate is presented.
	A letter of special recognition will be mailed to your administrator, or designated individual, advising him/her of the completion of requirements and extending an invitation to attend the award ceremony.
	Your name will be released to the press.
	You will have the authority to use the PIP designation on letterhead, business cards and all forms of address.

Send your application today and enclose a check in the amount of $35.00 payable to CAEOP Pip Program (includes all materials and Certificate).

Make $35.00 check payable to CAEOP PIP Program and send it to:

Adrian Ober, Office Manager

McPherson Magnet School

aober@orangeusd.k12.ca.us

714-628-4325 - work

714-633-7073 - home

Address for mailing PIP verification and documents:

1590 N. Handy St.

Orange, CA 92867

Click here for the PIP Guidelines and Application as a Word file (revised 07/03)

Click here for the PIP Guidelines and Application as a PDF file (revised 07/03)

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CAEOP is proudly affiliated with NAEOP and ACSA

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www.acsa.org

CAEOP Mission Statement

The California Association of Educational Office Professionals is a non-profit organization that focuses on providing professional growth and training programs for non-certificated personnel and encourages its members to grow professionally to better understand their role in serving public and private educational institutions.

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