KITT Recertification Information
KITT Recertification
Overview
The goal of the CITE Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Policy is to ensure that all alumni maintain the appropriate level of current knowledge and proficiency in the three defined strands of our certificated programs: Leadership, Technology and Education.
The Education Programs Team sets the requirements for the CPE hours, approved by the Education Committee, Steering Committee, and CITE Board of Directors. CITE offers the following policy to guide alumni through the CITE Recertification Process. Participants who successfully complete a CITE-certified Education Program will be required to renew their certificates through the CITE Recertification Process to keep their certifications current.
KITT Recertification Requirements
8 CPE Hours/Year
$25 Maintenance Fee
Benefits of KITT Recertification
There are many benefits to recertification but the number one benefit is having continuous access to your Alumni community! Your alumni community is filled with incredible knowledge, experience, and support, and we hope that you’re able to maintain long-lasting connections.
Additionally, renewing your certification ensures that employers and industry partners know you are up-to-date on recent IT trends, leadership strategies, and K-12 best practices.
Remaining certified guarantees you access to:
- CITE Online Alumni Community
- The CITE Certified KITT Badge
- Virtual and In Person Alumni Gatherings
- Ongoing opportunities to contribute to CITE Education Programs
Process To Submit CPE Hours Online
Each professional development credit opportunity will be recorded through the submission form. It will subsequently be reviewed and approved or denied, and you will be notified via e-mail.
Please only submit one activity per form.
Step 1
Fill out this form for each activity.
- Use this document to support your Description of Activity (see below for a complete guide)
- Ensure you request no more than the maximum number of hours per activity type
Step 2
Once you receive the final approval via e-mail, informing you that you've acquired all required CPE hours for that year, submit the $25 maintenance payment here. (You must be logged in to navigate to this page.)
Step 3
CITE will notify you of the certification renewal approval status via e-mail. Once approved and paid, an updated TMAP certificate will be included as an attachment.
Example of KITT Recertification Process
Qualifying Continuing Professional Education
(CPE) Opportunities
To receive credit, please submit receipts, attendance records, or other documentation that includes hours attended/participated, and length of event. Please review the "Documentation Requirements and Audits" page below, for more information.
Qualifying Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Opportunities Guide
For certifications or courses, you must submit a certificate of completion or evidence of completion.
Please use the table below to determine how many hours your CPE opportunity qualifies for.
The table below provides examples of CPE opportunities. If you believe you've participated in a CPE opportunity that should qualify for recertification hours, please email education@cite.org to discuss.
| Activity Areas | Activities | Detail |
| CITE Conference | Attending | 15 hours |
| Speaking |
3 hours Per Session |
|
| Volunteering | 1 CPE hour per hour spent volunteering. | |
| CITE Regional Group Meetings or Webinars | Attending CITE Regional Group Meetings, Webinars, and Events | 1 CPE hour for each hour attended, excluding lunch and other breaks |
| Planning and organizing CITE Regional Group Meetings | 3 hours maximum per meeting | |
| CITE Events | Serving as a Mentor, Instructor, or on the CTO Mentor Program Steering Committee | Automatic recertification for one year |
| Attending or supporting CITE events (Collab labs, Webinars, panelist for CTOM Oral Presentations, etc.) | 1 CPE hour for each hour of the activity | |
| Serving as a Facilitator or Subject Matter Expert (SME) for CITE Education Programs or Academies | 2 CPE hours for each hour spent preparing for, developing, and/or facilitating the course | |
| Serving as a TA (Teacher’s Assistant) in the TMAP Program | 1 CPE hour for each hour spent providing TA support | |
| Serving on a CITE Committee (Education, Conference, Resource Programs, etc) | 2 CPE hours for each hour of the activity | |
| Non-CITE Conferences/Webinars |
Attending events led by formal CITE Partners:
|
12 hours maximum 1 CPE hour for each hour of participation in professional development activities related to K-12 IT leadership |
|
Attending events (Webinars, Conferences, one-off classes) led by CITE Collaborating Organizations:
|
15 hours maximum 1 CPE hour for each hour of participation in professional development activities |
|
| Blogs/Publications/ Social Media Posts |
Posting or writing publications related to K-12 IT leadership, in locations such as:
|
12 hours maximum 1 CPE hour for each hour of active participation |
| The following activities require approval by CITE Education Staff. To check if your activity counts for credit, please email education@cite.org. We highly encourage you to check with CITE before registering for any course to ensure it will grant CPE hours. | ||
| University Courses | Completing a University course that relates to K-12 IT leadership | Successfully completed courses can earn 15 CPE hours per semester, and 10 CPE hours per quarter |
| Online Courses | Completing an online course that relates to K-12 IT leadership |
12 hours maximum 1 CPE hour for each hour of active participation |
| Professional Certifications | Completing a certificated course such as CISSP, CCNP, MCSE and others. |
15 hours maximum 1 CPE hour for each hour of active participation in the Certification Program, including tests and exams |