Benefits of Certification

Benefits of Certification

Special recognition is given to programs that are designated as a promising practice or validation candidate in the following ways:

Program recognition and advocacy

Your program will be summarized for statewide dissemination in the NYS publication, Educational Programs That Work (EPTW) booklet; on the Sharing Success website; and in other relevant publications and newsletters. Other school districts with similar needs will be encouraged to replicate/adapt your program.

Professional recognition

Directors of validated programs and promising practices are often seen as leaders in their fields. Opportunities for speaking engagements and presentations at statewide and regional meetings and conferences may become available to you.

Competitive edge for grants

Your status as a designated program will draw the attention of grant reviewers on any competitive grant applications you are seeking. Sharing Success certification distinguishes your application from all others.

How to Begin

If your program can demonstrate its effectiveness, Sharing Success will encourage replication of your program in New York State. To download an application, simply follow the appropriate links below.

New York State Programs must submit evaluation evidence to Sharing Success for validation or recognition as a promising practice or be willing to gather such data with technical assistance provided by Sharing Success.

Out-of-State Programs must submit results-based research evidence to Sharing Success for recognition as a Research-based Program.

Forward Application To:

Elizabeth Keefe, Research Assistant, Sharing Success Technical Assistance Center
The Westchester Institute for Human Services Research, Inc.
7-11 South Broadway, Suite 402, White Plains, NY 10601
Phone: (914) 682-1861 ext. 312; Fax: (914) 682-1760

Please note: The Out-of-State applications have been converted into Adobe's Portable Document Format. You'll need Adobe's free Acrobat Reader to view and print the application.

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