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CDP Launches Continuing Ed. Program
CDP Launches Continuing Ed. Program - Jul 15, 2008
USA Rugby Expands Coaching Program
CDP Launches Continuing Ed. Program
BOULDER, Colo. - In an effort to provide coaches with ongoing learning and certification renewal opportunities, the USA Rugby Coach Development Program (CDP) today launched its Continuing Education Program.
About the Program
Coaches who hold a current USA Rugby coach certification will be able to extend the life of their certification by participating in various coach education events. The continuing education and currency program will be unit based. During the span of a three year coaching certification, coaches can participate in various events that will be worth 1-5 units each. To extend their current certification by one additional year, coaches MUST earn 10 continuing education units while their certification is still current
The Unit System
5 units - USA Rugby HOSTED events:
• USA Rugby specialty coach seminars
• USA Rugby annual coach conferences
• USA Rugby annual youth conferences
• USA Rugby Course Leader training
• Elite CDP event attachment
• IRB Trainer or Educator training
• IRB Rugby Ready online course
• Designated Online modules*
4 units - USA Rugby APPROVED events, which include but are not limited to:
• International Rugby Academy of New Zealand (IRANZ) courses
• University of Queensland workshop
• Non-Contact Rugby (NCR) Course
• Orientation to Coaching High School Rugby Course
• Graduate level coursework related to coaching
• Other coach education experiences through submission of petition
• Designated Online modules*
1 unit - Other educational events, which include but are not limited to:
• Territorial Union (TU) coaching events
• Local Area Union (LAU) coaching events
• Attendance as a coach at player development camp
• Undergraduate level coursework related to coaching
• Other coach education experiences through submission of petition
• Designated Online modules*
*Online module release TBD
Certification equivalency
USA Rugby will recognize International Rugby Board (IRB) and Rugby Football Union (RFU) certification as equivalent:
• Level I to Introducing Rugby
• Level II to Developing Rugby Skills
• Level III to Advanced Coaching Course (ACC)
The new certification will expire at the same time as the original certification OR three years from the issue date, whichever comes first. Coaches seeking equivalency must fill submit request form found at: http://www.usarugby.org/goto/ceu
Certification Renewal (valid for 3 years)
A coach may attend any CDP workshop and complete all corresponding online requirements (Introducing Rugby, Developing Rugby Skills, or ACC) to obtain an automatic three-year renewal of certification.
If certification expires a coach will need to retake the entire course.
Continuing Education Tracking
To receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs), coaches must fill out an online form corresponding to the units earned. Continuing education units will only be credited when the CDP staff receives this form. Once received, the CDP staff will notify the coach of the continuing education units awarded. Coaches are responsible for submitting and keeping track of their own CEUs. Coaches must have proof of attendance or be able to demonstrate knowledge of the attended event.
At each USA Rugby HOSTED event, participants will be asked to sign in and will receive a voucher that is receipt and proof of attendance. The CDP staff will record attendance and maintain a certification database but responsibility for currency fall on the coach.
Participants will only need to present their voucher if there is a question about their attendance at an event. Once coaches earn 10 continuing education units, the CDP staff will send an updated certificate that includes a new certification expiration date. Coaches may petition for points that have accrued since January 1, 2006. No pre-2006 CEUs will be accepted.
To submit Continuing Education Units, completely fill out the forms found at http://www.usarugby.org/goto/ceu.
For more information, please visit the USA Rugby Coach Development Program website (http://www.usarugby.org/goto/coaches) or contact Sadie Thomas (sthomas@usarugby.org) or Kate Strickland (kstrickland@usarugby.org).
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Posted Until Aug 31, 2008
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