Duties of the State Association Certification Chair

1. Be Knowledgeable

• Be aware of procedures for procuring an application packet and making an application for MTNA Certification
• Be able to explain application brochure and procedure
• Review the renewal points folder and know of activities that will count for certification renewal points
• Answer any questions regarding the MTNA Professional Certification Program or know where to refer them for an answer

2. Be a Communicator

• Serve as liaison to local certification chairman--Provide them with ideas for promoting certification
• Recruit candidates for MTNA Professional Certification
• Write a regular article for your state's newsletter/magazine
• Answer all inquiries about certification promptly and pleasantly
• Encourage retention of NCTM through the MTNA Professional Certification Renewal program

3. Be Available

• Recruit candidates for MTNA Professional Certification
• Offer to provide a certification program for local associations

4. Be Visible

• Provide a certification display for your state convention
• Organize a question/answer or other certification information session at a state workshop or as part of the state convention
• Secure mentors, when requested, for candidates applying for MTNA certification
• Acknowledge the names of those newly certified in the state at state convention

5. Be an Organizer

• Arrange for time and place at state convention to proctor examinations
• Administer Proficiency and Certification Examinations at State Conventions
• If unable to be present during MTNA proficiency and certification examinations, provide information packet to the Examiner administering certification examinations