IPEC in American Samoa

KWVRS experts holding IPEC: Matthew R. Putts, Ph.D. (Chief of Vocational Services); Christopher Skerritt, M.Ed., MBA (Chief of Economic Services); Daniel Wolstein, Ph.D. (CEO & President)

Recognition and practice information for International Psychometric Evaluation Certification in American Samoa.

Recognition and qualification in American Samoa

IPEC recognizes specialized training in psychometric assessment for vocational evaluation, including administration and interpretation of standardized instruments.

The American Samoa Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) administers public vocational rehabilitation in American Samoa. KWVRS IPEC-credentialed experts apply nationally recognized standards.

American Samoa courts and venues

Expert qualification in American Samoa's courts is determined case by case.

  • High Court of American Samoa (Trial Division) - Principal general jurisdiction trial court for local civil and criminal matters
  • District Court of American Samoa - Lower local court handling minor civil and criminal matters

Highest court: High Court of American Samoa, Appellate Division (American Samoa has no separate supreme court). Federal venues: none.

Other credentials in American Samoa

Frequently Asked Questions

What instruments does an IPEC-credentialed evaluator typically use?

Commonly used instruments include aptitude batteries, achievement tests, interest inventories, and work sample systems appropriate to the referral question.

References

  1. ABVE - CertificationOrganization

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