Continuing Education Credit
Smekens Education offers professional development opportunities that qualify for Continuing Education Credits (CEUs). Teachers can earn completion certificates for workshops, online courses, or webPD video content to document their professional learning. Graduate-level credits/units are also available.
After completing a workshop (live or online) or viewing a video from our webPD video subscription, you’ll earn a Completion Certificate that reflects time spent in professional learning. In addition, after completing any workshop (live or online), you are eligible to pursue 1, 2, or 3 graduate-level units.
Because the requirements for each state vary, participants are responsible for verifying that professional learning from Smekens Education will fulfill their state’s continuing education requirements.
Live Workshops (In-Person & Virtual)
At the end of each one-day workshop sponsored by Smekens Education, participants receive a certificate of completion which acknowledges time spent in professional development. Each certificate is signed by the presenter and lists the key points addressed during the workshop.
Illinois Professional Development Credit
Smekens Education is a for-profit entity located outside of Illinois, and as such is not eligible to administer state-approved PD credit. However, local school districts in Illinois may award credit when educators participate in professional development from Smekens and other for-profit, out-of-state entities. Please contact your district to determine if continuing education credit may be earned by participating in professional development events sponsored by Smekens Education.
Teachers who participate in a webAcademy online workshop are also eligible to receive a completion certificate. After viewing all of the different video excerpt components from the workshop, a completion certificate is added to your personal Access dashboard.
Teachers who subscribe to webPD are also eligible to receive a completion certificate for each professional development video they watch. Videos range from short professional learning (1-5 minutes) to longer instruction (30-90 minutes).
Completion certificates are maintained on each video subscriber’s Access dashboard, allowing them to access and print them when needed.
The Texas Education Agency has approved Smekens Education Solutions, Inc. to provide Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for Texas educators.
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With prior approval from a participant’s school or district, it may be possible to earn credit for attending a Smekens Education workshop. For each one-day workshop, participants engage in 5-5.75 hours of professional development.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What are Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) for teachers?
A: CEUs are professional development credits that help teachers maintain licensure, enhance teaching skills, and advance their careers.
Q: How do I earn CEUs through Smekens Education?
A: Earn CEUs by attending live workshops, completing online workshops, watching webPD videos, or watching episodes of the Teach Writing PD Mini-Series. Certificates of completion document all professional learning hours.
Q: Are Smekens CEUs recognized in my state?
A: Requirements differ by state. Texas educators can earn approved CPE credit. In Illinois, district approval is needed. Other states may accept certificates for licensure renewal—check with your local school or district before registering.
Q: How do I track and report my CEUs?
A: Completion certificates are stored on your personalized Access dashboard in the Transcript section and can be printed to submit to your district or licensing board.
Q: Can I earn graduate-level units through Smekens workshops?
A: Yes. Teachers may pursue 1–3 graduate-level units after completing approved professional learning with Smekens Education depending on district requirements.