Online CEUs

Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County is offering CEUs for Out-of-the-Box Training Kit sessions. Click here for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Now you can meet your continuing education requirements from your home computer in your spare time -- two different ways!

Option#1: Read an issue of Exchange magazine

Option#2: Read a selection of Exchange articles based on a topic

The process is simple, takes place entirely online, and best of all, is extremely affordable. Exchange magazine is proud to offer you this unique opportunity in partnership with University of Wisconsin-Stout (UWS).

The Benefits?

• You receive one CEU for reading one issue or for each set of themed articles
• You enhance your skills to more effectively work with children, their families, and the personnel at your facility
• You can refer to these valuable articles time and time again

The Cost?

The cost is only $79, regardless of the program you choose.

Why wait? Take the first step today by selecting the program most suited to your needs. You won't find a more convenient, affordable, or beneficial way to earn CEUs.

Here's how each program works...

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Option#1: Read an Issue of Exchange magazine

Step One: Select an issue of Exchange magazine to read from the list below and click on "Add to Cart". (This program is unavailable for issues prior to the March/April 2010 issue.) Should you need to purchase a copy of an issue, add an issue to your cart below.

March/April 2010 Purchase Magazine Purchase CEU

Note: this test will not be available to take until April 1, 2010. But you may purchase it now and we will notify you via email as soon as the test is ready.

Step Two: The online exam for each issue will be available to you to take the first of the month following the issue date. For example, the exam for the March/April issue will be available April 1; the exam for the May/June issue will be available June 1; and so on.

When you are ready, go to your My Account page on the Exchange web site and click on the link under Online CEUs to take the test. You will be brought to the UWS web site where the test is hosted. The test must be completed within one year of registration. With a minimum score of 80%, UWS will send you a certificate of completion along with your proof of one CEU, the equivalent of 10 training hours.

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Option#2: Read a selection of Exchange articles based on a topic

Step One: Select the set of course readings you wish to take from the list provided below and click on "Add to Cart". Each set contains six to eight Exchange Magazine articles. Sets are designed for either teachers or directors, though some may be useful to both.

Click on a title to view a list of articles included in the set:

For Teachers Outdoor Play Environments Food and Nutrition Challenges Literacy in the Early Years Serving Children with Special Needs Managing Challenging Behaviors Math in the Early Years Brain Research Implications for Early Childhood Involving Parents in Your Program Observation and Assessment Reggio Emilia Learning Experiences Making Play Work Social and Emotional Development

For Directors Staff Recruitment and Selection Staff Challenges Leadership in Early Childhood Supervising Early Childhood Staff Training Early Childhood Staff Evaluating Early Childhood Programs ECE Leadership Issues #1 Marketing Child Care Services Managing Money Maintaining a Safe Environment Physical Environment and Room Arrangement Organization Management Observation Teamwork Communication

Step Two: Print out the course readings and study them at your leisure.

Step Three: When you are ready, go to your My Account page on the Exchange website and click on the link under Online CEUs to take the test. You will be brought to the UWS website where the test is hosted. The test must be completed within one year of registration. With a minimum score of 80%, UWS will send you a certificate of completion along with your proof of one CEU, the equivalent of 10 training hours.