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How to Become a Member

Becoming a member is completed in two parts.

Part 1: Registering your account (steps 1-6)Part 2: Completing the online application and submitting documentation (steps 7-17)

Follow the steps below to complete this process and become a Registry member.

Step 1. Go to www.the-registry.org

1. Click SIGN IN / JOIN to get started.


Step 2. Join as an Individual

1. Click INDIVIDUAL to start.


Step 3. Locate Online Application

1. Enter in your personal information.2. Be sure to include an accurate email address. The Registry will use this to contact you about your account.3. Click CONTINUE.

Please note: If your information matches an existing account or if you feel you already have an account, please call The Registry at 608-222-1123.


Step 4. New Online Application

1. Make sure your personal information is accurate.2. Check the box if the MAILING ADDRESS is the same as your HOME ADDRESS.


Step 4b. New Online Application

1. Your birth date and your last 5 digits of your Social Security Number are used to validate your account. Add a SECURITY QUESTION from the drop down menu.2. Click SUBSCRIBE to receive informational emails and newsletters from The Registry. You may change your COMMUNICATION PREFERENCE at any time.3. Click SUBMIT to continue.

Step 5. Privacy Policy

Check the box and click CONTINUE after you have carefully read the Privacy Policy.


Step 6: Success! Check Your Email to Continue

You will receive an email regarding your Registry ID number and password. Please Note: You will need to sign in with this ID number and password to complete your membership application.


Step 7: Sign In

1. Sign In as an Individual with the Registry ID Number and Password that was provided.


Step 8: Personal Profile

1. Check the box to BECOME A REGISTRY MEMBER. You may also check the corresponding boxes below if you would like to ADD A TRAINER ENDORSEMENT or CONSULTANT ENDORSEMENT.2. Notice your Registry ID Number on the right hand side.3. Click CHANGE PASSWORD to edit your password. You may edit this at anytime.4. Click APPLY to start your online application.


Step 9: Application Steps

This manual will show the steps to become a member. Notice there are 6 steps to complete.

1. Click START APPLICATION PROCESS to begin.


Step 10a: Personal Information

Review your personal information and verify that it is correct.


Step 10b: Personal Information

1. Click SUBSCRIBE if you would like to receive Registry newsletters, updates and special offers.2. Click SAVE AND CONTINUE to advance to the next page of the application.

Step 11a: Education

1. Click EDIT to update your High School education.2. Click on the question marks for more information regarding each category.


Step 11b: Education

1. Add information from the drop down menu. Be ready to provide details regarding the information you provide. Please Note: You will need to send documentation to verify this data. More information will be provided at the end of the online application.2. Click CONTINUE to advance to the next page of the application.


Step 12a: Employment History

1. Click on ADD EMPLOYMENT RECORD. You will be taken to a screen where you can select your employer.


Step 12b: Employment History

Please Note: Carefully read the description provided for each step.

1. After reading, click SELECT to add your employer. You will be taken to a screen and may search for your employer by NAME, CITY, LICENSED FACILITY NUMBER, DCF PROVIDER NUMBER, or REGISTRY ORGANIZATION / PROGRAM ID


Step 12c: Employment History

1. Your status will list SELF-REPORTED until your employer verifies your employment record.2. If you have managerial experience, click ADD EXPERIENCE. This is one way of meeting the managerial requirements for Administrator in licensed care centers.Please note: You will need to send in supporting documents that describe the position and duties for verification.3. Click CONTINUE to advance to the next page of the application.


Step 13a: Training

1. Trainings that you took will be listed. 2. Note the check mark means that this training was verified by the trainer.3. Type the EVENT ID NUMBER for any events that you attended but are not listed. The ID Number can be found on the training attendance certificate. Then click ADD EVENT. (See the next step for an example).


Step 13b: Training

1. Once you add the event, it will show up here.2. Notice the event is not verified. This event can be verified by mailing a copy of the certificate. More clarification is provided on the last page of the application.3. If this event was added in error, click DELETE to remove it from your record.

Please note: Trainings completed during the continuing education year without the Event ID numbers will be added as other continuing education hours by The Registry. Please send in a copy of the certificate.


Step 14: Professional Membership / Contributions

1. You may choose from the drop down menus to add memberships and/or contributions. Be prepared to add information regarding your membership / contribution.2. Click SAVE AND CONTINUE to advance to the next page of the application.


Step 15: Submit Application

1. Please make sure you have completely each part of the online application accurately and completely.2. Click SUBMIT APPLICATION to complete your online application.


Step 16: Application Successfully Submitted

1. Please remember to submit the listed documentation. You will also receive an email listing the documents you need to send to The Registry. You may mail your documents to The Registry at the listed address, fax them to The Registry (608-222-9779) or email them ([email protected]). Please note: Remember to list your Registry ID number on your documents.2. Click I HAVE NO DOCUMENTATION TO SUBMIT button if you choose not to send any documents for The Registry to verify. Please Note: By choosing this option, you agree to have your membership application processed with only the information previously verified in your


account.3. You may choose to pay by clicking the PAY NOW button or you can enter and apply a coupon code at this time.4. Click RETURN TO MY PROFILE to view your Registry Summary page (see Step 17a).

Step 17a: Personal Profile

After submitting your application, you will be redirected to your Personal Profile.

1. This date indicates when your application was submitted. An additional date will appear to show when your documentation was received.


Step 17b: Personal Profile

1. You may pay online with a credit card or by mailing a check. If you sent a check, please allow 2-3 weeks for payment processing. Please submit payment as soon as possible. Please note: Your application will be canceled if payment is not received within 90 days from when your online application was submitted.2. All documentation should be sent to The Registry in one envelope. You may also email or fax documentation. The Registry will begin processing your application once documentation is received. 3. Please send in any documents to The Registry as soon as possible. Please note: Failure to


submit the requested documentation within 90 days will result in your application being processed without the necessary documents (if payment was submitted). 4. Click I HAVE NO DOCUMENTATION TO SUBMIT button if you choose not to send any documents for The Registry to verify. Please Note: By choosing this option, you agree to have your membership application processed with only the information previously verified in your account.

Please Note: The Registry will send an email notification that you have completed your online application. The Registry will also send email reminders to send in documentation.

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