Reference Rating
Reference ratings for Endorsement® are critically important. They are our primary source for documenting an applicant's skills in the domains of Reflection, Working with Others, and Thinking. Each category of Endorsement® requires three professional Reference Ratings. For every category, one of the reference ratings much come from a current supervisor. There is a process established for the vetting of a reference rater who is not endorsed to determine if the proposed rater is familiar enough with the Competency Guidelines® to rate the applicant's knowledge and skills as defined within.
Reviewing the questions from the reference rating form is recommended both for applicants and raters. These questions can be used in supervision sessions to mutually assess the applicant's professional progress. To view questions, please us the following links that match the category of Endorsement® you are seeking:
The links below share webinars on this portion of the application. The first webinar covers the Reference Rating process for Applicants. The second webinar reviews the importance of reference rating forms to the Endorsement® process, as well as how to complete a reference rating form. When considering Reference Raters, you will want to ensure that these individuals know you well enough to speak to your work, knowledge, and skills. Please note that reference rating forms are only valid for one year from the date completed.
Reviewing the questions from the reference rating form is recommended both for applicants and raters. These questions can be used in supervision sessions to mutually assess the applicant's professional progress. To view questions, please us the following links that match the category of Endorsement® you are seeking:
- Infant Mental Health Endorsement (scroll to Reference Rating Forms)
- Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement (scroll to Reference Rating Forms)
The links below share webinars on this portion of the application. The first webinar covers the Reference Rating process for Applicants. The second webinar reviews the importance of reference rating forms to the Endorsement® process, as well as how to complete a reference rating form. When considering Reference Raters, you will want to ensure that these individuals know you well enough to speak to your work, knowledge, and skills. Please note that reference rating forms are only valid for one year from the date completed.
