PlayCore Becomes Authorized Provider of IACET CEUs

Oct. 11, 2011 - PRLog -- Oct 11, 2011 –The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) has awarded PlayCore the prestigious Authorized Provider status. IACET Authorized Providers are the only organizations approved to offer IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs). The recognition period extends for five years, and includes all programs offered or created during that time.

“PlayCore is proud of our education programs which train recreation professionals, educators, and landscape architects in important programs that provide education on play research and maximizing the play value of a recreation space,” said Jennie Sumrell, PlayCore’s Director of Partnerships and Programs. Sumrell added, “Our new partnership with IACET is a demonstration of our commitment to lifelong learning and high standards for all of our programs, and we are very pleased to join such a prestigious organization as well as an elite group of organizations that offer excellent continuing education and training programs.”

“We are pleased to welcome PlayCore as our newest Authorized Provider organization,” stated Karen Niles, President of IACET and Director of Professional Development at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association in Rockville, MD.  Niles added ”PlayCore joins nearly 650 organizations around the globe that have had their programs vetted by third-party experts in continuing education to ensure the highest possible standards are met.”

In order to achieve Authorized Provider status, PlayCore completed a rigorous application process, including a review by an IACET site visitor, and successfully demonstrated adherence to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard addressing the design, development, administration, and evaluation of its programs. PlayCore has pledged its continued compliance with the Standard, and is now authorized to use the IACET name and Authorized Provider logo on promotional course material.  In addition, PlayCore is now linked to the IACET web site and is recognized as offering the highest quality continuing education and training programs.

About PlayCore: PlayCore helps build stronger communities around the world by advancing play through research, education, and partnerships. The company infuses this learning into its complete family of brands. PlayCore combines best in class planning and education programs with the most comprehensive array of recreation products available to create play solutions that match the unique needs of the each community they serve. Learn more at www.playcore.com

About IACET: The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) is a non-profit association dedicated to quality continuing education and training programs. IACET is the only standard-setting organization approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for continuing education and training. The ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard is the core of thousands of educational programs worldwide.  For more information, please visit www.iacet.org or call 703-506-3275.

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PlayCore helps build stronger communities by advancing play through research, education, and partnerships. The company infuses this learning into its complete family of brands. www.playcore.com