Can I present my Certificate of Completion to my school for professional development credit?

Yes, the Hope Squad Certified Advisor Training hours may count towards 6 professional development credit hours. We suggest verifying with your school district if Hope Squad Certified Advisors Training hours can be utilized for Professional Development hours or Continuing Education credits.

Depending on your state, Hope Squad may not offer Professional Development Credit through an accreditation entity.     

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• How can my school replace an Advisor with someone new?

  For the standard and premium programming options, Advisors may be replaced at no additional cost for the first two and three years, respectively. If you are on the Basic subscription or are no longer eligible for complimentary Advisor replacement ...

• Does every Advisor need to participate in a Certified Advisor Training?

  Yes, all Advisors must complete a Certified Advisor Training. If you want to complete Advisor Training, please fill out the Advisor Form on this link here: Advisor Form. Once you have submitted the form, one of our Customer Success Team Members will ...