Hello NADSP Members,

In preparation for the rollout of NADSP's Direct Support Professional Credentialing Certificate program, Frontline Initiative is asking the help of DSPs across the country. We would like to publish portfolio work samples from DSPs who are working towards their Certificate. A work sample is an example of hands-on work done by the DSP such as photo essays with narrative explanation, progress documentation samples, a short documentary, etc. These samples must reflect "best practice" in the field of supporting individuals with disabilities, must be produced by the DSP who is making the submission, and should demonstrate mastery level of the specific Community Support Skill Standard similar to those suggested in the College of Direct Support Courses. Work samples should demonstrate the skills, depth of knowledge and personal philosophy of the DSP in addition to showing evidence of competency.

Each submission should include at least each of the following:

Name of the DSP:

Contact information (optional):

Name of the Community Support Skill Standard (CSSS) - Skill Area:

(to view the CSSS visit: http://www.nadsp.org/training/csss.asp)

Personal or Summary statement explaining how this work sample represents the DSP's mastery of the competency and skill or performance indicator (1-2 paragraphs):

Insert Work Sample here:

Evidence of permission, release of information and/or assurance of confidentiality for individuals with disability, co-workers, family members or others identified or shown in the work sample:

Please submit materials or questions to Michelle Trotter, Assistant Editor, Frontline Initiative, at trot00262umn.edu