Earning Professional Credits at Opening Minds

You can earn the following professional credits at Opening Minds:

• Eligibility to apply and/or achieve a TIER/Star Level for Illinois' Quality Rating System
• Continuing Professional Development Units (CPDUs)
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for Licensed Social Workers
• Early Intervention Credits
• Child Care In-Service Training Certificates
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Hours

Be sure to document the workshops you attend at Opening Minds by asking each presenter to stamp your Certificate of Attendance. You will use this Certificate as proof of your hours for your supervisor and/or licensing agency.

How many DCFS in-service hours can I get at the conference?

You can earn up to 28.5 credit hours by attending Wednesday through Saturday:

How many CPDUs and CEUs for social workers can I earn at the conference?

You can earn up to 28.5 credit hours by attending Wednesday through Saturday:

How may Early Intervention Credits can I earn?

Click here to view the list of approved courses from the E.I. office. The list is contained within this PDF, as well as the Interactive Conference Planner.