Objective: 
Display a comprehensive demographic profile of the programs in which ASPE members work and compare this with profiles from previous years.  Because no comprehensive data were collected before the current 2004 base year, comparison is attempted with results of previous surveys conducted by individuals where these are available. 

Methods: 
Beginning March, 2004, individuals were asked to complete an on-line survey after receiving confirmation of new or renewed ASPE membership.  Only the individual applying for a group membership was asked to complete the survey to avoid duplication.  Participation was voluntary, although when response lagged a series of e-mail reminders were sent.  Survey items contained objective questions about years as SPP; learner types served; services that go to different programs; ratio of programs that teach or assess; quantity of SP encounters; senior exam, in which school years CS assessment are conducted; roles in the program; staff pre-service academic training and roles; role of faculty; budget; salaries; SP pay; website features; research participation and topics; and professional development policy.  Results were grouped across respondents and presented only in the aggregate. 

Results: 
Results from five months of new and renewing members will be available.  These are expected to represent approximately 40% of total annual members. 

Conclusion: 
No generalizations about ASPE programs can be drawn until results are tabulated