CIAC
(Athletics Division)



COACHING CONTINUING
EDUCATION UNITS (CEU's)

Required for ALL Coaches

The Connecticut Coaching Education Program (CCEP) which is an alliance of the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC), the Connecticut Association of Athletic Directors (CAAD) and the Connecticut High School Coaches Association CHSCA, is offering modules that will earn hours towards completing Connecticut's coaching CEU requirements.

These modules are 3 hours in length and are designed around the Connecticut Department of Education Coaching Competencies and will, when accumulated, satisfy the SDE 15 hours needed within every five (5) years to coach in Connecticut public schools.

For more information about the CCEP and a list of the Module Offerings please click here.

Each module focuses on areas of coaching competency that are essential to school coaches in the twenty-first century. The CCEP has developed a delivery system that is designed to provide great flexibility for coaches whose time commitments are extensive. A variety of offerings will be provided throughout the year. Expert instructors will provide new and experienced coaches with interesting, timely and functional learning opportunities to assist them to better serve their athletes and schools.

The Coaching CEU Regulation
A coaching permit shall be valid from the effective date and shall be renewable every five years upon completion of not less than 15 clock hours of seminars, course work or workshops which provide information on safe and healthful coaching practices and understanding child and adolescent development, as approved by the Department of Education. Upon the written request of an employing agent, the Department, for good cause shown, may defer the 15 clock hour requirement for 12 months.

CCEP Coaching CEU Module FAQ

Who should attend?
Any coach interested in furthering his/her coaching knowledge and/or any coach interested in satisfying the requirements for renewal of the coaching permit.

General description
Interested individuals may sign up for any number of courses. There is no requirement that all the courses or even a minimal number be taken. The topics covered will be ethics and sportsmanship; CIAC rules and regulations; practical sport psychology for middle school and high school programs; team organization as well as team selection; gender equity and diversity; contemporary drug issues; and, sport nutrition.

What is the cost?
Individual courses (Modules) are $40.00 each.

What are the benefits?
Participants will receive CEUs for their attendance and they will receive a certificate indicating the number of class hours earned toward fulfilling the Connecticut State Department of Education requirement.

Where are the courses held?
All courses will be held at the CIAC offices, 30 Realty Drive, Cheshire, CT. Click here for directions.

What is the enrollment limit?
Enrollment will be limited to 35 participants.

What is being offered and how do I register?
To see what Modules are being offered for our next cycle of courses and to register please click here.

Note: Payment must be received 48 hours prior to the start of the course in order to reserve a spot on the roster. NO WALK-INS