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APS Term Start/ End Dates
2019 Term 3Open 8/26/19 Close 12/02/19
2020 Term 1
Open 1/6/20 Close 3/30/20
2020 Term 2
Open 4/27/20 Close 7/20/20
2020 Term 3
Open 8/17/20 Close 11/23/20
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NEW!!! Instructions for Accessible Resources
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Accessibility Instructions
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Closed Caption Instructions
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APS Resources
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Course Sequence
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Course Catalog - May 2018
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Need Help? Please Read this FAQ Document
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Certified Peer Specialist Certification
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NY Peer Specialists Website
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New!!!! Peer Specialist Certification Process Updates (6/30/17)
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Webinar Recording (90 minutes)
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Volunteering
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How To Become A Volunteer
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Archived Webinars
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Best Practices for Effectively Integrating Peer Staff in the Workplace (Feb 2017)
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Presentation Slides
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Recorded Webinar
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Transcript PDF
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APS Webinar May 2014
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CPS Webinar May 2014
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Academy of Peer Services Webinar - March 5, 2014
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