In the early fall of the final year, you will receive a Final Year Instructions document that includes a detailed review of requirements along with a calendar of due dates. The Portfolio is due February 1; all other materials are due March 1. Due Feb. 1: Portfolio Due Mar. 1: Cover Sheet Criminal...

First Review Candidates for all levels should send their first completed competency to the Professional Development Program Manager (PDPM) for review, correction, and/or suggestions as soon as it is finished....

Refer to the “Reflective Essay Questions” page for the reflective essay questions, by prompt. Anti-Racism Prompt A Spiritual Life and Self-Care Prompt C Professional Role Prompt E...

Show how you have applied the Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression, Multiculturalism lens in five or more competencies. Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression, Multiculturalism (ARAOMC) Throughout your portfolio, provide evidence of how ARAOMC shapes your work as a religious educator. You should seek

Choose one: Family Ministry “Growing our UU village” Scope of Knowledge and Skills Congregation-family relationships UU identity development at home Support for family life-cycle changes Support for the diversity of families present (or yet-to-be present) in your community (e.g., single,...

Administration & Volunteer Management “Creating a dynamic and sustainable Religious Education Program" Scope of Knowledge and Skills Record-keeping and budgeting Oral and written communication Working with the RE Committee Advocating for the RE Program and for the needs of children and youth...

Learning Experiences Advanced Level candidates are required to take 5 Sparks Modules or other pre-approved trainings, such as the OWL Facilitator training. Approval can be sought by contacting the Professional Development Programs Manager. Advanced Level candidates must also have one...

Application Form Criminal Offense Disclosure Form Endorsement Forms (2, including 1 from supervisor) Resume Statement of Readiness and Aspirations...

LREDA – Liberal Religious Educators Association The professional organization for liberal religious educators. LREDA provides mentors for all candidates. www.lreda.org…; RECP – Religious Education Credentialing Program The UUA’s three-level Program designed to increase professionalism among...

This page provides instructions for how to format your portfolio and then models those instructions. Note that you should use a san serif font (e.g. Arial or Calibri), making body text 11-point font and headings bolded 14-point. Paragraph spacing (e.g. single- or double-spaced) and use of...

Options for equivalencies and substitutions exist for some requirements. For instance, you can propose a Resource List substitution, an alternate portfolio format, or a graduate course not included on the provided list. Contact the PDPM if you wish to pursue an alternative way of meeting a...

Visit your Level’s section for information on which of the following Reflective Essays are required for that Level. Anti-Racism Prompt A Discuss your understanding of anti-racism and your experience weaving anti-racism into your work. Note that while the lens, for portfolio purposes, is ARAOMC...

Mentor/Candidate Status Check DUE twice annually February 1st and August 1st Candidates are responsible for initiating and continuing regular check-ins with their mentors assigned by the LREDA Committee on Mentoring. These meetings are to happen approximately 10 times per year and both...

Please submit all materials to the email addresses noted below. First Review All Levels Deadline: As soon as finished Year: 1 Item: First completed competency To Whom:...

First Review Candidates for all levels should send their first completed competency to the PDPM for review, correction, and/or suggestions as soon as it is finished. Second Review Associate Level candidates do not submit material for a second intermediate review....

This process looks different for each candidate. Most people start by taking stock: what experiences have you already had that enable you to demonstrate the competencies? Remember to consider other jobs, volunteer roles, hobbies, etc.

Should you choose to pause your program, two options exist: 1. Hold status pauses your program for up to a year in emergency circumstances. While on hold, your will not meet with your mentor;

You must complete the Religious Education Credentialing Program within three years of the date that you are accepted. Exceptions may be requested through the PDPM.

Working with a mentor is a requirement for completing the RECP. Mentors serve as cheerleaders, sounding boards, and constructive critics for RECP candidates.

Once all of your application materials have been received and reviewed, the Professional Development Programs Manager (PDPM) will contact you to schedule an Entry Interview. Your Entry Interview provides a time for you to share more about your congregational context, your working style, and your...