ACSI
ACSI Certification
ACSI uses Continuing Education Units for certification. Education CEUs and Bible CEUs are separate categories, and approved providers or qualifying institutions are required.
ACSI CEU information →Professional Development • Certification & Renewal
Earn CEUs & In-Service Points
A practical starting point for teachers who need professional learning, certification renewal, or additional hours in a specific area. Find free and paid opportunities, then verify that the activity counts for your particular certification before you enroll.
Start here: CEUs, FACCS In-Service Points, and Florida inservice points are not
interchangeable in every situation. Your certification organization and certificate coverage determine
what will count. When a course is offered by an outside provider, confirm acceptance before paying or
investing significant time.
Choose the certification system that applies to you
These are the three systems most likely to matter to educators using SchoolMission resources.
FACCS
FACCS Certification
FACCS Professional Certificates are maintained through In-Service Points. The FACCS Master In-Service Program tracks approved opportunities for participating schools.
FACCS renewal information →Florida
Florida Professional Certificate
Florida renewal uses college credit, approved Florida inservice points, or permitted combinations. Some certificate areas also have specific reading, SWD, ESOL, or leadership requirements.
Florida renewal requirements →Free professional learning
Free does not automatically mean transferable. Always check the provider and reporting requirements.
Florida Center for Teaching Excellence
Florida law now requires the Center's approved professional learning system to be available at no cost to certified educators seeking renewal or reinstatement, with earned inservice points submitted to the Department of Education on the educator's behalf.
See the 2026 statute →ACSI Member Resources
ACSI says members receive free access to select courses as a membership benefit. Availability varies, so check your member access before purchasing a separate subscription.
ACSI professional development →School & Professional Learning Catalogs
Your school, district, or approved private-school organization may offer training that generates inservice points. Florida maintains professional learning catalog requirements for approved systems.
Florida PL catalogs →CPALMS Professional Development
CPALMS is Florida's standards and instructional resource system and includes professional development programs. A particular course's point value is determined by the program offering it.
See a CPALMS PD example →Required or State-Supported Training
Florida-supported professional learning includes resources from BEESS, CPALMS, Just Read, Florida!, and other Department-supported programs. Verify how the exact activity is credited before relying on it for renewal.
Florida PD resources →On-Campus Training & Staff Development
FACCS recognizes approved on-campus in-service sessions, and ACSI-approved schools can provide qualifying CEU opportunities through their CEU structures. Ask your administrator or CEU/MIP coordinator what is already available.
FACCS MIP details →Current course opportunities
Current listingsReal courses and live sessions that providers are listing now. Use this section to find something available, then send the course information to your school or certification administrator for approval when needed.
Listings were checked September 17, 2026. Dates, prices, availability, and credit terms can change.
From Meltdowns to Meaning: Foundations of Self-Regulation
ACSI Early Education webinar. October 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET. One-hour live session; ACSI lists 1 CEU/clock hour for members.
View course & register →Alleviating Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom
ACSI Early Education Coaching Café. October 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET. One-hour live session; ACSI lists 1 CEU/clock hour for members.
View course & register →Using Effective Child Guidance Strategies to Support Positive Behavior
ACSI Early Education webinar. November 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET. One-hour live session; ACSI lists 1 CEU/clock hour for members.
View course & register →Applying Trauma-Informed Practices to Support Safe and Responsive Classrooms
ACSI Early Education webinar. January 13, 2027 at 3:00 PM ET. One-hour live session; ACSI lists 1 CEU/clock hour for members.
View course & register →Teaching Students with Disabilities
Florida Department of Education/NEFEC professional learning opportunity for non-profit private-school educators. Delivery may be online, face-to-face, or blended; eligibility and course availability should be confirmed with NEFEC.
View Florida course information →Positive Behavior Intervention Supports
Florida Department of Education/NEFEC lists this as a no-cost professional-learning topic for eligible non-profit private-school teachers and leaders.
View Florida course information →AI Literacy in Elementary and Secondary Education
TeachMeCEUs course covering AI fundamentals, classroom applications, ethical considerations, bias, and responsible AI use. Listed at $12 and 1 hour for organizations other than IACET.
View course →Reimagining Responses to Classroom Behaviors
TeachMeCEUs course on trauma-informed, relationship-centered responses to student behavior, including neurodivergence, restorative practices, and proactive classroom strategies. Listed at $24 and 2 hours for organizations other than IACET.
View course →Technology in K–12 Education
TeachMeCEUs course focused on effective classroom technology integration and using technology to enhance teaching and learning. Listed at $72 and 6 hours for organizations other than IACET.
View course →Academic Recovery to Support Literacy Skills in K–12 Education
TeachMeCEUs course covering literacy recovery, assessment, intervention, acceleration, and support for diverse learners. Listed at $24 and 2 hours for organizations other than IACET.
View course →Future-Ready Transition Practices in Special Education
TeachMeCEUs course focused on transition planning, IDEA requirements, transition IEPs, assessment, self-advocacy, and postsecondary preparation. Listed at $24 and 2 hours for organizations other than IACET.
View course →Innovative Strategies and Tools for STEAM Instruction
TeachMeCEUs course covering interdisciplinary STEAM instruction, practical tools, inclusion, and classroom applications. Listed at $24 and 2 hours for organizations other than IACET.
View course →Enhancing Algebra Instruction: Tools and Techniques for Educators
TeachMeCEUs course focused on research-based algebra instruction, differentiation, mathematical reasoning, and supporting diverse learners. Listed at $24 and 2 hours for organizations other than IACET.
View course →Professional, Ethical, and Legal Practices and Policies in Special Ed
Grand Canyon University online course, SPD-5100TE. The current course listing shows 3 credits with upcoming online terms beginning September 24 and November 19, 2026.
View GCU course catalog →Autism Spectrum Disorder: Survey of Special Education
Grand Canyon University online course, SPD-5040TE. The current course listing shows 3 credits with upcoming online terms beginning September 24 and November 19, 2026.
View GCU course catalog →Paid & targeted professional learning
These can be useful when you need a particular category, a larger number of hours, or a recognized provider.
ACSI Online Professional Development
ACSI reports more than 500 hours of formal instruction and dynamic CEU tracking through its Virtual Professional Portfolio. Subscription availability and pricing depend on membership and access.
View ACSI PD →ACSI-Approved Outside Providers
ACSI maintains approved organizations and individual providers, including providers offering Bible and educational study. Approval belongs to the provider and its approved courses, not every course on its website.
See ACSI provider guidance →Conferences & Seminars
FACCS recognizes approved conventions, conferences, and seminars. ACSI also offers professional development opportunities and events that can award CEUs.
FACCS renewal categories →College & University Coursework
College coursework can be useful when you need graduate or semester-hour credit, a subject-specific requirement, or another requirement that cannot be satisfied by a generic workshop.
Florida college-credit rules →ACSI Micro-Credentials
ACSI describes micro-credentials as focused professional credentials built around a specific course of study and body of work. They may be offered through ACSI or qualifying third-party training.
ACSI credentialing →Christian Colleges & Universities
ACSI lists accredited or ACSI-recognized colleges and universities as another route for CEUs or college credit. Bible CEU eligibility can depend on the institution's statement of faith.
ACSI higher-ed guidance →Match the learning to the requirement
A good course is only useful for renewal when it lands in the category you actually need.
Students with Disabilities (SWD)
Florida renewal requires SWD credit within the six-semester-hour renewal package, and the accepted point equivalents can satisfy that requirement. Check the current certificate rules before enrolling.
Reading & Science of Reading
Florida educators with specified certificate coverages beginning July 1, 2020 or later must meet a reading requirement tied to evidence-based instruction and interventions; the current rule identifies 40 inservice points or 2 college credits as an option.
Educational Leadership
Florida certificate holders with Educational Leadership coverage have a specific leadership learning requirement. The Florida renewal page states that this must be met with college credit or inservice points.
ESOL & Language Learning
ESOL requirements can be tied to both certificate renewal and endorsement requirements. The number of hours or points depends on the specific coverage and pathway, so use the state guidance for the category that applies to you.
Subject-Area / Teaching-Field Growth
For subject-specific needs, look for courses that deepen content knowledge or improve instruction in the field you actually teach. FACCS says most renewal points should relate to the teaching field.
ACSI Bible CEUs
ACSI distinguishes Biblical Studies CEUs from Education CEUs. Bible CEUs generally need to come from qualifying ACSI providers or institutions that meet ACSI's requirements.
General Professional Growth
Classroom management, assessment, differentiated instruction, technology, instructional leadership, and other student-learning or professional-growth topics may fit approved inservice structures.
Don't overlook your school's own program
Ask your administrator or CEU/MIP coordinator first. A school-based opportunity can be easier to document and may already be approved under the system your school uses.
Before you sign up for a course
A five-minute check can keep an inexpensive course from becoming an expensive surprise.
- Confirm which certificate or certification system you are renewing.
- Check the exact requirement category you still need.
- Confirm the provider is approved for the type of credit being advertised.
- Verify the number of hours, CEUs, or inservice points that will actually be awarded.
- Ask how completion is reported and what documentation you must keep.
- Keep certificates, transcripts, VPP records, or MIP records until renewal is complete.
- For outside courses, verify acceptance before paying.
- Recheck requirements close to renewal because certification rules can change.
This page is a resource guide, not a substitute for your current certification rules. ACSI, FACCS, and the Florida Department of Education are the controlling sources for their respective certification systems. SchoolMission is providing links and practical guidance to help you find the appropriate opportunity.