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The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) records a learner's participation in non-degree credit educational activities. One-tenth (0.1) CEU is issued for each clock hour of participation in learning programs approved by the Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County (Coalition). The unit of measure for CEUs is ten clock hours equals one (1) CEU. 

 To earn CEU, the learners must complete the following requirements:  

• Attend all scheduled training dates.  

• Meet all training expectations: 
  1. Be present, 
  2. Participate throughout the training; 
  3. Complete all required documents 

• Submit a training evaluation  

• Achieve an 80% or higher on the Post Assessment 

When these requirements have been met, an 
official CEU certificate of achievement is emailed to the learner.  

• If a learner scores less than 80%, a certificate of completion (in-service hours) will be awarded. 

• If a learner scores less than 60%, a certificate of attendance will be awarded (non-in-service hours).  

CEU Transcript: A transcript documenting the learners’ participation and completion of a learning program will be on file and available from the Coalition for seven years.  

To request a transcript of CEUs earned through the 
Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County, contact form HERE.  

Professional Learning Institute’s Mission Statement: Our mission is to maximize child outcomes through an innovative professional development system designed to empower early childhood professionals and advocates.  

  Professional Learning Institute’s Core Values:  

• High-quality early learning experiences provide a foundation for success in life.  

• Well-educated and trained early childhood professionals positively impact child outcomes. 

• Working together creates a stronger community and respect for all cultures, backgrounds, and belief systems. 

Instructors will treat all training participants fairly and respectfully and will not discriminate against anyone. 

Disclosure of Proprietary Interest by Trainers: Trainers will disclose 
any significant financial interest or other relationships with:  

• Manufacturers of any commercial products.  

• Providers of commercial services discussed.  

• Commercial supporters: Significant financial interests or other relationships include grants, research support, employees, consultants, principal stockholders, speaker’s bureau members, etc. 

The intent of this disclosure is not to prevent an instructor from presenting but to provide participants with information on which to base their judgments. It remains up to the participant to determine whether an instructor’s interests or relationships may influence the presentation.