Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Options / 1
Revised October 2012
Greenfield Exempted Village School District
Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Options
Use this chart to assist you as you complete the Activity Proposal Form for maximum credit, criteria and verification.
Option / CEU Value / Maximum CEU / Criteria / VerificationNational Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification / Range of 6-17 CEUs for candidates completing the process but not getting the NBPTS certificate / 18 CEUs for NBPTS Certificate / Must be in the subject area of the individual’s assignment. Certification must be completed or participation as a candidate must be verified by the expiration date of the license. / Valid copy of the National Certificate or documentation for candidate not completing the certificate.
Master Teacher / 6 CEUs if approved / Valid copy of Master Teacher certificate
Publication of Original Work-e.g. book, journal article, software, research, curriculum unit / Variable, depending on the product / 6 CEUs / Production of tangible product that enhances teaching and learning / Copy of the book, article, software package, research report, curriculum, and a reflection of the learning while engaged in the process.
Grant Writing / 1 clock hour = 0.1 CEU / 6-Bonus for Grant Approval / Copy of Grant Proposal / Copy of grant proposal, documentation of clock hours for planning, development and reflection on the learning while engaged in the process.
Professional Educational Organization / 1 clock hour = 0.1 CEU / 3 CEUs / Must serve on a formal governance committee representing a national, state or local educational organization or agency. Must be in a position to contribute to the educational profession or add to the body of knowledge in a specific field. / Documentation of hours served and verified by the president or chair of the committee.
Internship/Fellowship / Variable, depending on the activity / 6 CEUs / Must be with an accredited professional organization. Must be completed or participation verified by the expiration date of the license. Production of a tangible product which enhances teaching or learning.
Peer Review and Assistanc / 1 clock = 0.1 CEU / 4 CEUs (Both participants are eligible.) / Each session must include pre-observation discussion, observation, and follow-up discussion / Reflective journal on all segments of the observation process and resulting actions. Documentation of all contact hours.
Mentoring /Resident Educators / 1 clock = 0.1 CEU / 3 CEUs (Both participants are eligible.) / Participation in a formal mentoring program, either through GEVSD or college/university. / Must include a statement of authorization from a supervisor and reflective journal documentation the learning process and contact hours.
Cooperating Teacher for Student Teacher / 1 CEU per Quarter
1.5 CEU per Semester / 6 / Must be a part of a formal college program. / Formal documentation of participation from the college and reflective journal documenting the learning process and contact hours.
Cooperating Teacher for Field Experience / 1 clock hour = .01 CEU / 3 CEUs / Must be part of a formal college program. / Formal documentation of participation from the college and reflective journal documenting the learning process and contact hours.
Curriculum Development Unit/Revision / 1 CEU per unit developed / 3 CEUs / Production of tangible product that enhances teaching and learning / Copy of curriculum unit with reference to current standards or course of study.
Course of Study Development/Revision / 1 clock hour = 0.1 CEU / 4 CEUs / Must serve on a formal committee organized by GEVSD / Copy of the final document and reflection on the learning while engaged in the process.
School Improvement Initiatives / 1 clock hour = 0.1 CEU / 6 CEUs / Must serve on a formal committee organized by GEVSD / Copy of the product, documentation of hours involved and reflection on the learning while engaged in the process.
Professional Learning Team/Reading Study Group / 1 clock hour = 0.1 CEU / 3 CEUs / Subject area must be related to individual’s area of specialization and assignment. / Reflective journal documenting the learning while engaged in the process, time involved and report identifying the action to be taken.
Professional Development Presenter/Presentation / 1 clock hour = 0.3 CEU / 6 CEUs / May be presented two times during a licensure cycle. / Copy of program listing the presentation, presentation notes and related handouts.
Teaching a College Course / 1 clock hour = 0.3 CEU / 6 CEUs / May be taught twice during the licensure cycle. / Course announcement listing the individual as the instructor, a course syllabus, or other verification from the institution.
Trainer of Trainers Certification- e.g. TESA, Quest, Coey / 1 clock hour = 0.3 CEU / 6 CEUs / Must be nationally recognized education program. / Copy of training announcement and syllabus, documentation of completion of training and the action plan for offering the training to others.
Independent Study/Action Research / 1 clock hour = 0.1 CEU / 6 CEUs / Research must involve the examination of current teaching and learning which results in the improvement of one’s instructional practice. / Copy of final product or a report on the findings, time involved and reflective documentation on the learning while engaged in the process.
Self-Directed Educational Research / 1 clock hour = 0.1 CEU / 6 CEUs / Project must be devoted to the enhancement of teaching and learning. / Copy of final product or report on project results, time involved, documentation of media publicity or reflective journal on the learning while engaged in the process.
Educational Travel / 1 clock hour = 0.1 CEU / 3 CEUs / Program must be related to current assignment or area of licensure. / Copy of travel program content, verification of participation, documentation of time involved and/or reflective journal on the learning while engaged in the process.