The new policies announced May 5, 2009 discontinue courses offered via the "web enhanced correspondence" delivery methods. The new policies also set new requirements for learning management systems. More information about these policy changes can be found in the May 2009 Newsletter.
The Appraisal Foundation issues the following announcement on May 7, 2009.
The International Distance Education Certification Center (IDECC), which is recognized by the Appraiser Qualifications Board as a reviewer of the delivery systems of distance education, has agreed to use the functional specifications published by the Appraisal Foundation in its review of courses seeking equivalency to the on-line National USPAP Courses. Accordingly, any inquires regarding the functional specifications should be directed to IDECC.
Get more information about IDECC's role in the review process and view a list of frequently asked questions.
TIME AND PLACE
Saturday, June 13, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (doors open at 8:00 a.m.) This seminar is being held in conjunction with the Real Estate Educators Association (REEA) Annual Conference. The seminar is free to any paid registrant to the REEA conference. Attendees must indiate they are going to attend the seminar on the registration form. Visit www.reea.org for more information.
LOCATION:
Portland Marriott Downtown
1401 SW Naito Pkwy
Portland, Oregon 97201
CONTENT AREAS INCLUDE
- How to meet the ARELLO-IDECC Instructional Design and Delivery Standards (applicable to primary and secondary providers).
- Regulatory acceptance of distance learning, including updates on jurisdictions considering changes in distance education policy.
- New! Introduction to new federal course design criteria for Uniform Standards for Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) online courses.
- Perspectives on important distance education issues from industry leaders.
- Recent statistics regarding distance learning trends and related technology.
- Development and marketing ideas along with best business practices for offering distance education.
The ARELLO-IDECC Distance Education Seminar is designed to help course providers, developers, and regulators understand the landscape of distance education in the real estate and appraisal industries. The seminar facilitators will provide an overview of how to meet ARELLO-IDECC instructional design and delivery standards that are recognized by regulatory agencies throughout North America. A variety of delivery methods for distance learning will be addressed along with how the standards apply to each.
As of January 1, 2009, instructor(s) associated with distance education courses being submitted for ARELLO and/or IDECC (re)certification will be required to have the CDEI™ designation. Instructors that have not earned the CDEI™ designation will not be permitted to be listed as the instructor for ARELLO or IDECC certified courses. ARELLO-IDECC requires a qualified instructor to be associated with every certified course. Email notification of this new requirement will be sent to each provider and instructor on file. Education providers should double check with their course instructors to ensure they are aware of the new requirement. Learn
more about becoming a Certified Distance Education Instructor.
Do you need to verify IDECC certification for a distance education course? You can easily do so by selecting "Certified Courses" choosing the name of the school and pressing search. The name of the course should match precisely with what was communicated to you by the school. [Show me how to search.]
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