Certifications

The PSP program allows MAEOP members to take progressive steps to their desired professional growth level through earning one or more of the following PSP certificates:

• Basic   

• Associate Professional

• Advanced I

• Advanced II

• Advanced III

• Associate Degree

• Bachelor Degree

• Master Degree

• Doctoral Degree

Once a member meets the requirements for Advanced III or above, they may apply for one of the following:
    Certified Educational Office Employee (CEOE) 
    Certified Educational Support Employee (CESE)

Each certificate is based on requirements in three areas: education, experience, and association responsibility. For continued growth, members upgrade or recertify their highest-level PSP certificate level within five (5) years from the anniversary date. 

Enrollment & Application

A member may enroll in the program at any level by. PSP applications may be submitted at any time during the year and will be reviewed once a month. Applicants are notified as soon as all requirements are reviewed. Qualifiers will receive PSP certificates by mail.  The member’s PSP certificate achievement will be shared with their Administrators if contact information was supplied in the Application. 

An Awards/PSP banquet is held during the MAEOP annual conference to recognize members who have earned a PSP certificate or the distinction of CEOE or CESE.

Email Pam Posey  for PSP application.