CVE in Connecticut

KWVRS experts holding CVE: Matthew R. Putts, Ph.D. (Chief of Vocational Services); Christopher Skerritt, M.Ed., MBA (Chief of Economic Services); Paul J. Bourgeois, Ph.D. (Vocational Rehabilitation Expert & Life Care Planner)

Recognition and practice information for Certified Vocational Evaluator in Connecticut.

Recognition and qualification in Connecticut

The CVE credential indicates specialized expertise in vocational evaluation, including standardized testing, work sample assessment, situational assessment, and interpretation of aptitudes, interests, and work behaviors for vocational recommendation.

The Connecticut Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) / Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind (BESB) administers public vocational rehabilitation in Connecticut. KWVRS CVE-credentialed experts apply nationally recognized standards.

Connecticut courts and venues

Expert qualification in Connecticut's courts is determined case by case.

  • Superior Court - General jurisdiction; handles all civil, criminal, family, and housing matters
  • Probate Court - Decedents' estates, trusts, guardianships, adoptions in each probate district

Highest court: Connecticut Supreme Court. Federal venues: D. Conn..

Other credentials in Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the CVE differ from the CRC?

The CRC is broader rehabilitation counseling certification; the CVE is focused specifically on vocational evaluation, including standardized testing and work sample assessment. Many experts hold both credentials.

Is the CVE recognized in federal court testimony?

Yes. CVE-supported vocational opinions, like CRC-supported opinions, have been accepted in federal court when grounded in accepted methodology.

References

  1. CRCC - CVE CertificationOrganization

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