Get credit for attending the OER Conference for the Social Studies. Instructions for earning credit hours are listed by state!
State Clock Hour Requirements
ArizonaArizona teachers should fill out the conference participation verification form linked here. Please submit the completed form to ocforss@oerproject.com to receive your certificate of attendance within 3-5 business days. Please add "Arizona" into the subject of your email. |
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ArkansasTeachers in Arkansas should fill out the conference participation verification form linked here. Please submit the completed form to ocforss@oerproject.com to receive your certificate of attendance within 3-5 business days. Please add "Arkansas" to the subject of your email |
CaliforniaCalifornia teachers should request approval from their school/district to receive salary credit for participating in the OER Conference for Social Studies. Visit the CTC website for more information on eligibility and learn how to request school/district approval. https://www.ctc.ca.gov/ If approved, California teachers should fill out the conference participation verification form linked here. Please submit the completed form to ocforss@oerproject.com to receive your certificate of attendance within 3-5 business days. Please add "California" into the subject of your email. |
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ColoradoColorado teachers should fill out the conference participation verification form linked here. Please submit the completed form to ocforss@oerproject.com to receive your certificate of attendance within 3-5 business days. Please add "Colorado" into the subject of your email. Check with your local district regarding any additional requirements. |
ConnecticutWe are thrilled to welcome Connecticut educators to our conference. Logging clock hours is not required in this state. Please email ocforss@oerproject.com with any questions. |
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DelawareDelaware teachers should fill out the conference participation verification form linked here. Please submit the completed form to ocforss@oerproject.com to receive your certificate of attendance within 3-5 business days. Please add "Delaware" to the subject of your email. |
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FloridaTo determine if inservice points may be awarded for participation in this conference, Florida educators will need to work with their respective school or district’s professional learning office. A current list of professional learning directors for each school district can be found on the Florida Department of Education’s website [link to: http://www.fldoe.org/teaching/professional-dev/pro-learning-contacts.stml.] If approved and eligible, Florida teachers should fill out the conference participation verification form linked below. Please submit the completed form to ocforss@oerproject.com to receive your certificate of attendance within 3-5 business days. Please confirm “Florida” is in the subject line of your email. |
GeorgiaGeorgia teachers should fill out the conference participation verification form linked below. Please submit the completed form to ocforss@oerproject.com to receive your certificate of attendance within 3-5 business days. Please confirm “Georgia” is in the subject line of your email |
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IdahoIdaho teachers should fill out the conference participation verification form linked here. Please submit the completed form to ocforss@oerproject.com to receive your certificate of attendance within 3-5 business days. Please add "Idaho" to the subject of your email. Upon receipt of the certificate, teachers need to take the certificate of completion to their school office and get the training signed off on this form.
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IndianaIndiana teachers should fill out the conference participation verification form linked below. Please submit the completed form to ocforss@oerproject.com to receive your certificate of attendance within 3-5 business days. Please confirm “Indiana” is in the subject line of your email. |
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KansasKansas teachers should fill out the conference participation verification form linked here. Please submit the completed form to ocforss@oerproject.com to receive your certificate of attendance within 3-5 business days. Please add "Kansas" to the subject of your email. |
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LouisianaLouisiana teachers should fill out the conference participation verification form linked here. Please submit the completed form to ocforss@oerproject.com to receive your certificate of attendance within 3-5 business days. Please add "Louisiana" into the subject of your email. |
MaineMaine teachers must have approval from district prior to attending conference for credit. Please fill out the conference participation verification form linked here, then submit the completed form to ocforss@oerproject.com to receive your certificate of attendance within 3-5 business days. Please add "Maine" into the subject of your email. |
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MarylandMaryland teachers should fill out the conference participation verification form linked here. Please submit the completed form to ocforss@oerproject.com to receive your CPD Completion for Credit form within 3-5 business days. Please add "Maryland" into the subject of your email. |
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MichiganThe OC for SS has partnered with the Michigan Council for History Education to offer SCECH hours for conference attendance. After the conference, Michigan teachers should complete the Google Form below. You should receive your SCECH documentation within 3-5 business days after submitting the form. If you have questions, please contact Nicholas Orlowski at teachinghistoryinmi@gmail.com. |
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MinnesotaMinnesota teachers should fill out the conference participation verification form linked here. Please submit the completed form to ocforss@oerproject.com to receive your certificate of attendance within 3-5 business days. Please add "Minnesota" to the subject of your email. Take completed verification form and certificate to your local committee for approval. |
Missouri
Missouri teachers must have prior approval from district and/or state to receive credit. Please share the verification form with your district prior to the conference to receive approval. Upon approval, Missouri teachers should fill out the conference participation verification form linked here. Please submit the completed form to ocforss@oerproject.com to receive your certificate of attendance within 3-5 business days. Please add "Missouri" to the subject of your email. |
NebraskaWe are thrilled to welcome Nebraska educators to our conference. Logging clock hours is not required in this state. Please email ocforss@oerproject.com with any questions.
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NevadaNevada teachers should fill out the conference participation verification form linked here. Please submit the completed form to ocforss@oerproject.com to receive your certificate of attendance within 3-5 business days. Please add "Nevada" into the subject of your email. |
New HampshireNew Hampshire teachers should fill out the conference participation verification form linked here. Please submit the completed form to ocforss@oerproject.com to receive your certificate of attendance within 3-5 business days. Please add "New Hampshire" to the subject of your email. |
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New JerseyNew Jersey teachers should fill out the conference participation verification form linked here. Please submit the completed form to ocforss@oerproject.com to receive your certificate of attendance within 3-5 business days. Please add "New Jersey" into the subject of your email. |
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New MexicoNew Mexico teachers should seek prior approval from their district and/or HR department. Upon receiving approval, New Mexico teachers should fill out the conference participation verification form linked below. Please submit the completed form to ocforss@oerproject.com to receive your certificate of attendance within 3-5 business days. Please add "New Mexico" into the subject of your email. |
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New York
New York teachers must have prior approval from district and/or state to receive credit. If approved, please submit the completed form to ocforss@oerproject.com to receive your certificate of attendance within 3-5 business days. Please confirm "New York" is in the subject line of your email. |
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North Carolina
North Carolina teachers should fill out the conference participation verification form linked below. Please submit the completed form to ocforss@oerproject.com to receive your certificate of attendance within 3-5 business days. Please confirm “North Carolina” is in the subject line of your email. |
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OhioTo be eligible to receiving continuing education credit contact hours, Ohio teachers must have an approved Individualized Professional Development Plan (IPDP) on file with their Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC). If your IPDP is approved, please complete OER’s Professional Development Evaluation and Clock Hours Verification Form. Please submit the completed form to ocforss@oerproject.com to receive your certificate of attendance within 3-5 business days. Once you receive your certificate, submit the certificate of attendance to your local LPDC. |
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OklahomaOklahoma teachers should fill out the conference participation verification form linked here. Please submit the completed form to ocforss@oerproject.com to receive your certificate of attendance within 3-5 business days. Please add "Oklahoma" to the subject of your email. |
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OregonOregon teachers should fill out the conference participation verification form linked here. Please submit the completed form to participants to submit the completed form to Sharon.Ounapuu@ode.oregon.gov and CC: Amit.Kobrowski@ode.state.or.us in order to receive your Document of Completion Certificate. |
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PennsylvaniaPennsylvania teachers should fill out the conference participation verification form linked below. Please submit the completed form to ocforss@oerproject.com to receive your certificate of attendance within 3-5 business days. Please confirm “Pennsylvania” is in the subject line of your email. Upon receipt of the certificate email the form to paul.cindric@aiu3.net in order to request your ACT 48 hours . There is a $8.00 processing fee and your conference hours will be electronically reported to the PA Department of Education. |
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Rhode IslandTeachers in Rhode Island should fill out the conference participation verification form linked here. Be sure to save the verification form for your records to submit with your certificate for approval. Please submit the completed form to ocforss@oerproject.com to receive your certificate of attendance within 3-5 business days. Please add "Rhode Island" to the subject of your email. |
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South CarolinaEducators holding a South Carolina Department of Education issued professional certificate are only eligible to receive renewal credit for professional development activities at the approval of their employing South Carolina public school district or renewal entity. Teachers in South Carolina should fill out the conference participation verification form linked below. Please submit the completed form to ocforss@oerproject.com to receive your certificate of attendance within 3-5 business days. Please add "South Carolina" to the subject of your email. |
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TennesseeTennessee teachers must have prior approval from district and/or state to receive credit. Please share the verification form with your district prior to the conference to receive approval. Upon approval teachers should fill out the conference participation verification form linked here. Please submit the completed form to ocforss@oerproject.com to receive your certificate of attendance within 3-5 business days. Please add "Tennessee" to the subject of your email. |
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TexasThe OER Project is a TEA approved CPE provider. Teachers in Texas should fill out the conference participation verification form below. Please submit the completed form to ocforss@oerproject.com to receive your certificate of attendance within 3-5 business days. Please add "Texas" to the subject of your email. |
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UtahUtah teachers should fill out the conference participation verification form linked here. Please submit the completed form to ocforss@oerproject.com to receive your certificate of attendance within 3-5 business days. Please add "Utah" into the subject of your email. |
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VermontTeachers in Vermont should fill out the conference participation verification form linked here. Please submit the completed form to ocforss@oerproject.com to receive your certificate of attendance within 3-5 business days. Please add "Vermont" to the subject of your email. |
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VirginiaVirginia teachers should fill out the conference participation verification form linked below. Please submit the completed form to ocforss@oerproject.com to receive your certificate of attendance within 3-5 business days. Please confirm “Virginia” is in the subject line of your email. |
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WashingtonWashington teachers should register for the conference through both PD Enroller and the OC for SS site to receive credit. Upon completion of the conference teachers should fill out the conference participation verification form linked here. Be sure to check the box indicating you would like credit for the OC for SS through PD Enroller. Upon completion of this verification form, be sure to sign and save. Submit the completed form to kari.tally@k12.wa.us. Upon receipt and verification of your submission, a certificate of attendance* will be sent to you in 3–5 business days. Please allow 10-15 business days for your clock hours to be processed and kindly refrain from emailing OSPI during this timeframe. We appreciate your patience. |
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Washington, DCDC teachers should fill out the conference participation verification form linked below. Please submit the completed form to ocforss@oerproject.com to receive your certificate of attendance within 3-5 business days. Please confirm “DC” is in the subject line of your email. |
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WisconsinWe are thrilled to welcome Wisconsin educators to our conference. Logging clock hours is not required in this state. Please email ocforss@oerproject.com with any questions. |