About Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
College Board has been approved as an accredited provider of continuing education units (CEUs) by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and may offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/IACET standards, which are internationally recognized as quality continuing education and training practices. Below you can find answers to common questions about how CEUs work and the requirements for earning them through AP professional learning.
FAQ
What does it mean to be an "accredited provider" of IACET CEUs?
College Board underwent a lengthy application process that included submitting organizational information and event materials, being evaluated during a site visit, and agreeing to adhere to the IACET criteria. As a result, College Board received accredited provider status in June 2003.
What is the benefit of being designated as an "accredited provider"?
While the term "CEU" is not trademarked, not all organizations have an equal commitment to quality in awarding CEUs. Through a rigorous application and review process, IACET seeks to ensure a high level of credibility and accountability from its over 575 accredited providers. As an accredited provider, College Board is among a community of organizations that shares a commitment to educational rigor, excellence, and integrity.
What constitutes one CEU?
One CEU equals ten contact hours of participation in organized continuing education classes and/or training conducted by a qualified instructor. A contact hour is equivalent to one 60-minute interaction between an instructor and the participant.
What is the minimum period of contact for which a CEU can be awarded?
A CEU cannot be granted for learning events that are less than one hour in length.
Which College Board teacher professional learning offerings qualify for IACET CEUs?
The entire organization is approved as an accredited provider, so participants can receive credit for our professional learning offerings that meet the ANSI/IACET standard. CEUs are not available for plenary sessions, exhibit hall presentations, meetings, social events, archived online events, or those sessions with a primary aim to promote a product or service.
What are the attendance requirements to receive CEUs for a learning event?
Participants must attend the entire event for which they registered. Certificates are awarded after the confirmation of attendance and participant completion of the learning event survey. CEUs are not eligible for archived online events.
How will I know how many CEUs I have earned?
Each certificate will include the number of CEUs earned and the number of contact hours. A historical record for each participant will be kept by College Board for a period of at least seven years. This record is associated with the College Board account the participant used to register for the learning event.
Can my CEUs be used for state professional learning requirements?
Many states accept IACET accredited CEUs. You should review your local policies to confirm professional learning requirements in your state. Acceptance of CEUs is at the discretion of your school, district, and/or state licensing authority. College Board does not guarantee the acceptance of CEUs by your state or local agencies.
College Board is an approved provider in the states listed below. You must follow the state-specific steps after receiving your CEU certificate to ensure your clock hours are applied.
- Pennsylvania: – Complete the Act 48 Request Form.
- Washington: – Complete the Continuing Education Clock Hour Credit Form 1125 and submit it to the state agency in accordance with their processes. You will need to include your contact information and the name, hours, and date of the training you completed. Please reference your CEU certificate for this information.
If your state is not listed, you should submit your certificate to your local authority for review.