CDBIS Recertification Requirements

CATEGORY 1: CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE): 20 POINTS MANDATORY MINIMUM

ALL CE MUST BE FROM AN *ACVREP APPROVED CE PROVIDER AND/OR FROM A FORMAL UNIVERSITY/ COLLEGE COURSE
* REFER TO TAB "FIND CE OPPORTUNITES" FOR APPROVED CE PROVIDERS WWW.ACVREP.ORG/RECERT/CE-OPPORTUNITIES

*ACVREP CE Approved: Workshops, Seminars, Conferences, Webinars and Training

Sign Language Courses / Sign Language Proficiency Interview (In-Person or Online)

To qualify for CDBIS recertification credit, Sign Language courses or Proficiency Interviews must meet the following criteria:

1. Course Recognition
   The course (e.g., American Sign Language - ASL, Langue des Signes Québécoise - LSQ, Pro-Tactile etc.) must be offered by an accredited institution or a widely recognized organization in the field. This ensures the training meets professional standards and provides educational value.
2. Certificate of Completion
   Participants must receive an official certificate upon completion, detailing the course duration and total hours. This documentation is required for recertification.
3. Qualified Instructor
   The course must be taught by a culturally Deaf or Deafblind instructor. This ensures authentic instruction and meaningful engagement with heritage language users and their lived experiences.

By submitting this certification, applicants confirm that the course meets all the above criteria.

Courses:

1 hour = 1 point

University/College Courses:

1 semester = 15 points
1 quarter = 10 points

University/College Continuing Ed transcript or certificate of completion CEU:

1 CEU = 10 points

Documentation Required: Upload an official university or college official transcript documenting course completion into recertification tracker.

CATEGORY 2: PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 40 POINTS MANDATORY MINIMUM. UP TO MAXIMUM OF 80 POINTS

1 point = 8hrs
Minimum 40 points = 320 hours
Maximum 80 points = 640 hours

• Direct Service Provider (intervenor)
• Supervisor, Manager
• Administrator (facilitator, project lead)
• Consultant
• Instructor: field related

2 points = 8 hours, up to max 80 points

Documentation Required: A statement on letterhead of the organization, agency, university or college confirming the number of hours met in the most recent 5 years and specifying the exact role. This document should be uploaded into the recertification tracker.

CATEGORY 3: DIRECT PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Article /Blog post - i.e., Deafblind International (DbI) (intervenor or deafblind related content)

Per Post = 2 points up to a maximum of 20

Webinar or Podcast:

1 hour = 2 points up to a maximum of 20

Peer Reviewer:

Journal Article = 1 point per article
Textbook = 5 points per chapter review

Organization/agency newsletter article (Peer reviewed or edited):

Per submission = 2 points

Textbook (Published):

Author = 50 points
Chapter Author = 20 points
Editor = 25 points

Published Review of Journal or Book:

Published Review of Journal or Book = 10 points

Published Research Abstract:

Published Research Abstract = 2 points

Unpublished Completed Master's / Doctoral Thesis:

Unpublished Completed Master's / Doctoral Thesis = 50 points

Guest/Periodic Lecturing College / University Course:

Guest/Periodic Lecturing College / University Course = 2 points per hour

Presentation Professional Conference/CE Program

Presentation Professional Conference/CE Program = 2 points per hour

Documentation Required: Upload verification of publications or presentation into recertification tracker.

CATEGORY 4: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: 20 POINTS MAXIMUM

Local/National/International Organization Officer/Committee Chr.:

Local/National/International Organization Officer/Committee Chr. = 10 points per year

Local/National/International Organization Board/Committee Member:

Local/National/International Organization Board/Committee Member = 5 points per year

Documentation Required: A signed letter of the organization?s letterhead, stating the position and years of service, verifying attendance at least two meetings per year during years of service. This document should be uploaded into recertification tracker.

ACVREP Subject Matter Expert Committee:

ACVREP Subject Matter Expert Committee = 2 points per hour

Documentation Required: Upload email from the ACVREP President verifying hours of service in most recent 2 years, including subcommittee hours into recertification tracker.

Service on a Committee for Employer:

Service on a Committee for Employer = 2 points per year

Documentation Required: Upload signed letter from the employer on official letterhead, evidencing years of service and verifying at least 4 committee meetings per year during years of service, into recertification tracker.

Onsite/Offsite Supervisor for Practicum or Internship of students or entry level professionals:

Onsite/Offsite Supervisor for Practicum or Internship of students or entry level professionals = 0.25 points per hour

Documentation Required: A copy of the CCE form provided to student or letter from university/college stating the hours supervised hours. For an entry level professionals, a letter from the employer stating the number of hours supervised is required.

Revised July 2025