WHAT HAPPENS AFTER WE ACHIEVE CERTIFICATION?

Following the successful completion of the Certification recognition process, you will receive the following:

• An e-mail communication stating that your program has achieved certification. This is sent within seven (7) business days of the decision being made.
• A packet that contains, among other things, a formal notification letter stating that your program has been certified and the location of the program certified. This is sent by hard copy to your Program Administrator within two weeks. Note: All related recognition fees must be paid before the formal notification packet is sent out.
• A certificate reflecting your achievement of recognition. You will receive this within two (2) weeks of your formal notification.

COA views Certification as a wonderful achievement and recommends that you celebrate and publicize this milestone with your staff, community, and stakeholders. We can provide you with a sample press release that can be revised and disseminated to all interested parties in order to assist you with this celebration.