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The ANCRT newsletter is distributed electronically to all active NCRPs through the NY State Community Action Association.
Here is the link to see prior editions.
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Application process

Are you ready to apply?
We accept applications for new candidates for two levels the National Peer to Peer ROMA Training and Certification program: Trainer and Implementer. Please review the information presented below to determine which level is best for you.

Once you feel you understand the training and evaluation activities that are part of the certification process, you are ready to prepare your application to become a ROMA Candidate. Please do not submit your application without first understanding what you are applying for!!

If you feel you would be an asset to our network, as either a Trainer or an Implementer, go to the Event tab https://www.roma-nptp.org/events.html to see dates for upcoming cohorts. (Note: cohorts are identified by the year and month of the Phase II group sessions.) If you see dates that match your schedule, you can indicate that in the "location" section of the application.

When you go to the Application Tab, you should be prepared to enter a few things:

-- respond to some questions about why you want to become NCRP
-- provide contact info
-- provide a resume and other documentation of your experience and expertise.
--- enter the name and email address of specific individuals who will support you: your employer/immediate supervisor, the state Association, and the CSBG office.

Once you apply and are approved, either you/your agency or someone on your behalf must submit an application fee (NCRT, $995.00; NCRI, $775.00).

Question? Use the "Contact Us" tab.




Learn about becoming a Nationally Certified ROMA Implementer

Compare two levels (docx)
Brief comparison between NCRT and NCRI. Use "contact us" for questions and comments.

NCRI Considerations - who should apply? (word)
Please review the attached document if you are thinking about applying to become an NCRI. This is the result of discussions with individuals who have become NCRIs and with their supervisors.
We are working to assure that the person selected to take the Implementer training is the person who will have a role in the actual ROMA work at the agency. This document raises some ideas for individuals and agencies to consider


Information about 4 phases ()
There are 4 phases to the training and certification process to become NCRI.

VIRTUAL ADAPTATION - Implementer Candidate Phase 2 ()
Phase 2 will help candidates understand the application of ROMA principles as they apply to local agency practices, which they will document in their portfolio (Phase 3). State Office and Association staff will use documents of local agencies as examples in their portfolio.

Understanding the commitment - NCRI (word)
When you have read the information about the process of becoming and continuing to remain an active Nationally Certified ROMA Implementer, please print and sign the acknowledgement form. This will become a part of your application.



Learn about becoming a Nationally Certified ROMA Trainer

Memo to Potential NCRT Candidates (word)
Memo that can be used for recruitment of new NCRT candidates.

Roles of Trainers (word)
After thinking about roles and activities that the NCRIs can be engaged in, we looked back at the Trainers to think about what individuals and agencies should consider before sending an individual to become a Nationally Certified ROMA Trainer.

Information on 4 Phases - NCRT (word)
This document describes the virtual adaptation of the training to become NCRT.
This is the process in effect in 2021. Questions? Use the Contact Us tab.


VIRTUAL ADAPTATION - Trainer Candidate Phase 2 (word)
Phase 2 for Trainer candidates will include two sets of webinars, held approximately one month apart. See Event Tab for upcoming cohort dates.
Between Part 1 and Part 2 of Phase 2, candidates will meet in groups, with a Mentor, to prepare to present during Part 2.


Phases 3 and 4 - things to consider (word)
While Phase 2 is done as a cohort, Phases 3 and 4 are done independently, with a team, with NCRTs in your area, or in conjunction with your state community action association.

Understanding the commitment - NCRT (pdf)
When you have read the information about the process of becoming and continuing to remain an active Nationally Certified ROMA Trainer, please print and sign the acknowledgement form. This will become a part of your application.



Information about In-Person Phase 2 sessions

NCRT - IN PERSON Three Day Phase 2 information (word)
NOTE: during COVID response, these sessions will be held virtually.
see Virtual Adaptation section on this page.

Phase 2 "classroom sessions" for the NCRT level of certification are three days in length. Participants are expected to attend from 8:30 to 5:00 each day. This is an intense experience, that may include evening preparation with Mentors and Master Trainers. The document here shows a sample schedule for the three days.


Supporting an NCRT (Trainer) Cohort (word)
This is a sample agreement between the National Peer to Peer ROMA Project and local (could be state wide or regional) entity who will assist in bringing the Phase 2 of the training project together.

NCRI - In-person One-Day Phase 2 (word)
THIS DESCRIBES PHASE 2 DONE IN-PERSON.
During 2021, this phase will be done virtually, as described in section above.

The in-person Phase 2 session for NCRI level is only day in length. It is the bridge between the knowledge acquired in the e-course and the production of a portfolio to demonstrate competence. Candidates begin to use their own documents to demonstrate their understanding of ROMA Principles and Practices.
this is the draft agenda for the day.


Supporting Local NCRI Cohort (word)
Sample agreement regarding the NCRI cohort, including the role of the "host" at the Phase 2 session



Be a Mentor

Invitation to Mentor (word)

Mentor Activities (word)
A quick overview of mentor activities for candidates.