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Question: With the revised score
form, I am confused if I should use pen
or pencil? I'm afraid to use pen
in case I make a mistake. What do I do?
Answer: In our current method of
data entry, the score forms are scanned. We
have found that when only a pencil is used, the image is not captured by our
scanner (yes, it is a different scanner and process than used prior to 2007).
A pen must be used for at least part of
the “x.” Solution: As
you mark the score form initially, make 1 line using a pencil. As you CHECK
the score form for blanks, use a pen to “cross” the X. This gives
you a chance to revise a miss-marked standard AND helps in checking the form
for blanks.
Question: What is NSOPR and
why is it a big deal?
Answer: NSOPR stands for the National
Sex Offender Public Registry. It is a free,
Web-based service of the U.S. Department
of Justice. It is the Web site required
to be used for screening in Standard HR4A
and will only reflect certain types of
criminal sexual behavior. At this time,
it is the only NATIONAL database of its
type.
Question: Are Written Documentation Previews
(WDP) required?
Answer: While a WDP is not required
by ACA National, some sections have considered
making it a requirement of the visit. WHY?
It is one method by which a Section knows
a camp is preparing for a visit and has
the strong potential of being ready the
day of their on-site visit. Also — as
the purpose of ACA Accreditation is education,
the WPD is a valuable resource!
Question: Do WPDs have to be conducted
in person?
Answer: NO! In the electronic world
of today, the WDP can be conducted via
the Web as well as in-person. Many camps
have their application, health forms, significant
staff information, parent information,
etc. already on their Web site. Use this
resource as well as asking a camp director
to e-mail you documentation to review in
the comfort of your home/office.
Question: Someone told me I should read past
Standards Newsletters. Where do I find
them?
Answer: You can find past Standards
Newsletters as well as other useful information
on the Visitor's page of the ACA Web site.
Visit: http://www.acacamps.org/volunteers/standardsvisitors/ to
see the resources available! |
