The list below is an overview of the activities that qualify for educational experience, with examples and points earned for each activity. The activities must be related to and consistent with the knowledge base of the sewing and design professions. They can be activities for personal professional development or contributions to the profession.
Personal Professional Development
Activity
Example
Points Earned
Documentation
Academic Degrees
Points awarded if Clothing Design or Textile Related
Associates
50
Bachelors
100
Masters
50
Doctorate
100
Transcripts
Professional Educational Conferences
Attending Professional Workshop or Class
1 point per instruction hour
See Below*
Professional Educational Conferences
-Participating
-Speaking
-Networking Opportunities
-Vendor Marketplace
2 points per day
See Below*
Industry Trade Shows
Viewing Vendor Exhibits at Industry Trade Shows
2 points per day
Maximum of 10 points per reporting cycle.
See Below*
Academic Fashion Sewing and Design Courses
Credit Courses
15 points per credit hour
Audited Courses
8 points per credit hour
Transcripts
Design Competitions
Submission of a Garment
5 points
Placing or Recognition
15 points
Photo Documentation
Exhibitions
Acceptance and Participation in a Juried Exhibition
15 points
Photo Documentation
Education Travel
Subject Matter Education Travel or Tour Sponsored by Professional Organization
2 points per day
Maximum of 25 points per reporting cycle
See Below* or Photo Documentation
Teaching Sewing Related Courses
Credit Course
30 points per course
Non-credit Course
15 points per course
Academic Vita
See Below**
Contribution to the Profession
Professional Education
Conference
Teaching Presentations, Workshops or Classes
3 points per instruction hour
Academic Vita
See Below**
Educational Resources
Development of Educational Materials such as Course Curriculums, Curriculum Guides, Learning Packages and Workbooks
Single Author: 40 points
Co-author: 30 points
PDF file of samples
Perspectives and Other Industry Related Periodicals
Writing Newsletter Articles and Answering Posted Questions
3 points per article
PDF file of samples
Publications
Published Book Contributing to the Sewing and Design Knowledge Base
Informational Article in Newspaper, Consumer Magazine or Professional Magazine that Fulfills the Mission of Sewing and Design
Single Author: 45 points
Co-author: 23 points
Contributor: 15 points
Chapter Author: 10 points
Listed Editor: 10 points
Contributor to Revised Editions: 10 points
Single Author: 3 points per article
PDF file of samples
Leadership
ASDP Executive Board Position
10 points per year
Serving on Industry Related National Board of Directors
8 points per year
Serving on Industry Related Local Board of Directors
5points per year
Board Documentation
* Documentation for the past six (6) years as per IRS requirement. Beyond six (6) years, a listing of class, year and subject matter or voucher for attendance.
** Course outline or 1099