Affiliate Development Certification

What is ADC?
The Affiliate Development Certification, or ADC, enables SBGA Affiliate Members (those whose duties support the director of school facilities) to broaden their knowledge, sharpen their skills and achieve a key milestone that can move their career forward. Through ADP, you prove or gain competencies across the spectrum of facility issues — from personnel management and technical systems to facilities management, safety and codes.

Who Qualifies?
All Affiliate members in good standing qualify to participate in the program.

Who Can Become an Affiliate Member?

1. 1. All persons who are regularly employed by a public or private educational institution in the State of New York.
   2. All persons who perform similar duties within the scope of the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds or duties allied to this position such as health and safety coordinator, supervisor of maintenance, supervisor of custodians. Eligibility for membership in doubtful cases to be determined by the membership committee after investigation.
   3. Affiliate Members shall enjoy the same privileges as Active Members except the right to vote. They may hold office at the Chapter level but may not hold office as State Officers and/or State Directors.

Why ADC?
Because it upgrades your skills and opens doors to professional development opportunities. With technology changing so fast, and communities asking more of their facilities, school districts actively seek leaders who have demonstrated their skills, experience and commitment to learning. The ADC communicates that you are committed to your field and to professional development, making you a more desirable candidate as you seek to move forward. Even in your current position, the knowledge you gain from the ADC equips you to better serve your community.

How do I complete the ADC?
For starters, complete and return an application. Once enrolled in the program, candidates will need to earn 300 points after acceptance into the program. These points come from many different sources: completion of education and training courses, attendance at the SFMI Professional Development Conference, production of a Personal Data Portfolio that displays your work experience, college courses, certifications and an interview, among others. And if you become a school facilities director, you can apply your ADC points directly to your pursuit of the Certified Director of Facilities (CDF) designation. It is the ADC participant's responsibility to track points earned and to maintain support documentation of all programs attended.

General Procedures for Tracking Your Progress:

1. 1. 1. Application received at SFMI office
      2. Applicant's SBGA membership status is confirmed and information entered into the SFMI database
      3. Applicant registers and attends required training programs, noted above
      4. SFMI training program attendance is tracked in the SBGA database
      5. Upon earning enough points, applicant submits their resume to SFMI office
      6. SFMI staff forwards Candidate Qualifications portfolio to SFMI Co-Chairs for review/evaluation
      7. If candidate meets criteria, an appointment for a "mock interview" is made
      8. If candidate successfully completes interview phase they are issued a certificate of completion at the SFMI annual convention

Congratulations!
Congratulations on your commitment to professional growth in the field of facilities management. Please contact us if we can be of assistance to you along the way — This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (800) 359-7242

Congratulations to members who have successfully completed the ADC Program!

• Todd Brant, Asst. Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds, Letchworth CSD
• Andy Ridgeway, Maintenance Coordinator, Sandy Creek CSD
• Paul Davis, Energy Manager, Liverpool CSD
• Patty Cerio, Assistant Health and Safety Coordinator, Jefferson-Lewis BOCES
• David Flood, Mechanic Supervisor, Rush Henrietta CSD
• Elaine MacLachlan, Custodial Coordinator, Skaneateles CSD
• Peter Wilcox, Asst. Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds, Middletown City SD
• Mike Galvin, Maintenance Supervisor, Liverpool CSD
• Terry Dean, Director of Facilities, Whitney Point CSD
• Keith Watkins, Custodial Supervisor, Marcellus CS
• Bradley Hill, Custodial Supervisor, Liverpool CSD
• Julie Shoemaker, Assistant Health & Safety Coordinator, Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES
• Mike Temara, 2^nd Shift Supervisor, Fayetteville-Manilus SD
• Ron Valentine, Assistant Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds, Marcellus CSD

Don't see your name on this list? Get started today!
The first step is completing the brochure and sending in payment.

Affiliate Development Program Brochure

ADC Applicant Resources
Once you have been accepted into the program you will receive a confirmation letter as well as the ADP Application. This application is also available below along with an ADC resume template.

Affiliate Development Program Application

ADC Resume Template

Advanced Affiliate Development Certification

What is AADC?
Advanced Affiliate Development Certification is the next step on your road to success. After successfully completing your ADC you can move on to earn your AADC. The AADC consists of 13 additional competencies, an Accreditation Committee Review, and an Accreditation Committee interview. 

Who Qualifies?
All Affiliate members who are in good standing and have successfully completed the ADC.

Why AADC?
Through AADC you continue to gain and prove competencies across the spectrum of facilities issues. At this advanced level you gain competencies in architectural systems, transportation systems, facility maintenance systems, occupational safety and health, civil structural systems, blueprint reading, real property contracts, fire protection systems, principals of measurement, legal relationships, site systems, managerial accounting and insurance for vendors.

How do I complete the AADC?
To complete the AADC you must earn an additional 150 points after you complete your ADC (450 total) in the 13 additional competencies listed above. This will be followed by an Accreditation Committee review and an Accreditation Committee interview. See points chart above for point values of various training/professional development options. Please note that it is again the ADCC participant's responsibility to track all points earned and maintain support documentation for all training completed.

General Procedures for Tracking Your Progress

1. 1. Application received at SFMI office
   2. Applicants SBGA membership is confirmed and information is entered into our database
   3. Applicant attends the appropriate training programs
   4. SFMI training program attendance is tracked in the SBGA database
   5. Upon earning enough points, applicant submits resume to the SBGA office
   6. Staff forwards Candidate Qualification portfolio to SFMI Co-Chairs for review/evaluation
   7. If candidate meets requirements, an appointment for a mock interview is scheduled
   8. If candidate successfully completes interview phase they are issued a certificate of completion at the SFMI annual conference
      

How Do I Get Started?
The first step is completing the brochure and sending in payment.

Affiliate Development Program Brochure

AADC Applicant Resources
Once you have been accepted into the program you will receive a confirmation letter and an AADC Application. The application is also available below along with a AADC Resume Template.

Affiliate Development Program Application

AADC Resume Template

Congratulations!

Congratulations on your commitment to professional growth in the facilities management profession! Please contact us if we can be of assistance to you along the way - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (800)359-7242.

 Congratulations to members who have successfully completed the AADC program!

• Todd Brant, AADC, Assistant Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, Letchworth CSD

Key Contacts:

Keith Watkins, RDF - Accreditation Vice Chair
Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds
Marcellus Central Schools
2 Reed Parkway
Marcellus, NY 13108
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Office 315.673.6031
Cell 315.374.8922
Fax 315.673.6032