IMSE's trainings qualify for college or state credit in many states. If you have any questions, please email us at credits@imse.com and one of our consultants can guide you. Please see below for a state-by-state list of requirements.
IMSE College Credit Information
IMSE's courses are approved for graduate credits through Ashland University. Ashland is regionally accredited through the HLC (Higher Learning Commission). Teachers MUST check with their school district or Department of Education regarding approval/acceptance of graduate credits.
- Participants MUST first complete ALL hours of the IMSE OG training to be eligible to purchase graduate credits.
- Participants must apply for credits during the same course agreement year that the IMSE course is completed.
Ashland University
Comprehensive Training (30-hours) (graduate credit only):
- (2) graduate credits (semester hours)
- Course Title: IMSE Comprehensive OG
- Fees: $310.00
- Application Information
Intermediate Training (30-hours) (graduate credit only):
- (2) graduate credits (semester hours)
- Course title: IMSE Intermediate OG
- Fees: $310.00
- Application Information
Phonological Awareness (12.5-hours) (graduate credit only):
- (1) graduate credit (semester hours)
- Course Title: IMSE Phonological Awareness
- Fees: $155.00
- Application Information
Asynchronous Phonological Awareness (12.5-hours) (graduate credit only):
- (1) graduate credit (semester hours)
- Course Title: IMSE ASYNCH PA
- Fees: $155.00
- Application Directions
Comprehensive Intensive Practicum (graduate credit only):
- (3) graduate credits (semester hours)
- Course: IMSE Comp Practicum
- Fees: $465.00
- Directions provided upon completion of practicum
Intermediate Intensive Practicum (graduate credit only):
- (3) graduate credits (semester hours)
- Course: IMSE Intermed Practicum
- Fees: $465.00
- Directions provided upon completion of practicum
IMSE State Credit Information
Georgia
- Employed teachers should speak to their school/district regarding PLUs
- IMSE is not an approved provider of CEUs for unemployed educators, however, they are still eligible for college credits.
Illinois
Continuing Professional Development Units (CPDU)
- Participants from Illinois should reach out to their school to inquire about credits for IMSE courses.
Iowa
Licensure Renewal Credits
- Participants are eligible for 2 licensure renewal credits by taking either the IMSE Comprehensive Course or the IMSE Intermediate Course.
- Fee: $70 for 2 renewal credits
- Interested participants should contact credits@imse.com no later than the first day of the training.
Maryland
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits
- Comprehensive Training - 2 CPD Credits
- Intermediate Training - 2 CPD Credits
- Phonological Awareness - 1 CPD Credit
- After completion of the course, participants can request their CPD Completion for Credit Form by sending the following information to credits@imse.com: Local School System, Name of School, and Last 4 digits of Social Security Number. In addition, please indicate whether you hold a certificate.
Massachusetts
Professional Development Points (PDP)
- All IMSE Courses are approved for PDPs.
- Participants should request their PDPs after completion of the IMSE course by emailing credits@imse.com.
- Approved provider ID: F201800014
Michigan
State Continuing Education Clock Hours provided through Schoolcraft College
- Comprehensive Training (30 hours) - (30 SCECHs)
- Intermediate Training (30 hours) - (30 SCECHs)
- Introductory Training (18 hours) - (18 SCECHs)
- Phonological Awareness (12.5 hours) - (12 SCECHs)
- Participants should request their SCECHs application forms by emailing credits@imse.com
- Fee: $20 for 30 SCECHs
Mississippi
Continuing Education Units provided through University of Mississippi
- Comprehensive Training (30 hours) - (3 CEUs)
- Intermediate Training (30 hours) - (3 CEUs)
- Introductory Training (18 hours) - (1.8 CEUs)
- Phonological Awareness (12.5 hours) - (1.2 CEUs)
- After completion of the course, participants can email credits@imse.com to request the online application directions for MS CEUs.
- Fee $15
Montana
Renewal Units
- All IMSE Courses are approved for Montana Renewal Units
- After completion of the course, email credits@imse.com to request your MT Renewal Certificate.
Nevada
- Approved Continuing Education Provider for Licensure Renewal
New Jersey
Professional Development Points (PDP)
- New Jersey DOE does not approve or certify providers. Teachers need to submit their training certificate to their school district for credit.
New York
Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) Hours
- Comprehensive Training (30 hours) - (30 CTLEs)
- Intermediate Training (30 hours) - (30 CTLEs)
- Introductory Training (18 hours) - (18 CTLEs)
- Phonological Awareness (12.5 hours) - (12 CTLEs)
- After completion of the course, participants can request their CTLE certificate by emailing their date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy) and the last four digits of their social security number to credits@imse.com.
- Approved Provider Indentifcation Number: 23481
Pennsylvania
Professional Development Points (PDP) - Act 48
- Comprehensive Training (30 hour) - (30 PD Hours)
- Intermediate Training (30 hour) -(30 PD Hours)
- Introductory Training (18 hour) - (18 PD Hours)
- Phonological Awareness (12.5 hour) - (12 PD Hours)
- To request ACT 48 credits, participants should email their state identification number to credits@imse.com after completing the course.
- Entity #3311955
There are additional fees associated with some of the above continuing education points, units, or hours. Fees and continuing education credits or units are subject to change without notice. Please email credits@imse.com for fee schedule and questions.
ASHA Renewal
Review ASHA’s definition of professional development and acceptable professional development activities to determine the acceptability of the course you’d like to complete.
Please do not send your certificate of attendance to ASHA. ASHA will notify you if you have been randomly selected for audit; only at that time will you need to submit your documentation of participation.