Professional Development Hours

The terminology for continuing education varies from region to region. In the United States, some agencies refer to it as Clock Hours, some call it Continuing Education Units, others call it Contact Hours, and some don’t have any specific name for it. Your licensing agency might call it CEUs but have very different requirements to obtain a CEU than another agency.

Trillium Montessori online courses can be used for professional development hours if your school, district, or employer accepts them.

How to get approval for professional development hours

Step 1: Check with your local licensing agency

Each state and territory has their own requirements, so please check with your local school district, state professional development office, or childcare licensing agency to find out if these trainings qualify.

Some agencies may require that you get pre-approval before you take the course. We highly recommend consulting with your agency beforehand if you are counting on these professional development credits. You may need to complete some paperwork to get the courses approved. We would be happy to provide a signature if needed, but we do not have the staffing to fill out forms on your behalf.

Step 2: Complete the Certificate Request Form

A certificate request form is available inside the course. Please complete this once you have finished the course. You will need to answer a few brief questions about the course contents to document your attendance.

You will receive a PDF certificate via email within 48 hours. The certificate will have the following information printed on it:

• Your full name
• The title of the workshop
• The name of the instructor
• The length of the session
• Date issued
• Contact information for Trillium Montessori

Step 3: Submit the documents to your licensing agency for approval

Contact your local licensing agency to determine the procedure for submitting the above documents to get approval for CEUs in your area.