Grievance and Appeal Policy

If you are a trainer for CECPD whose contract has not been renewed, or you have been denied payment for training or a CDA observation, you must follow the steps below to file a grievance. 
First, notify the Project Director for the Professional Development Approval System (PDAS) in writing within 30 days of receiving a denial letter. See more details below. 
Contact information:

Project Director: Katie Shearer
Email: kts@ou.edu 
Address: 1801 N. Moore Ave, Moore, OK, 73160

Appeal #1:

• Appeals must be received within 30 days of the date of the denial letter.
• Appeals must be submitted in writing and addressed to the Project Director for the Professional Development Approval System. Please include a thorough explanation of your appeal. 
• Appeals can be submitted via mail, fax or e-mail.
• Within 10 business days of the receipt of Appeal #1, the participant can expect a reply in writing from the Project Director reflecting the decision of Appeal #1.

 Appeal #2:

• Appeal #2 should be received within 14 days from the date of Appeal #1’s decision.
• Appeal #2 must be submitted in writing and addressed to the Executive Director of CECPD
• Appeal #2 can be submitted via mail, fax or e-mail.
• Within 10 business days of the receipt of Appeal #2, the participant can expect a reply in writing from the Executive Director reflecting a decision.
• Decision from the Executive Director on Appeal #2 is final.